Thirutholaivilli Mangalam: The Twin Tirupati (Irattai Tirupati)

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Thirutholaivilli Mangalam Divyadesam, uniquely known as Irattai Tirupati (Twin Tirupati), is a highly significant pilgrimage complex located approximately 30 km from Tirunelveli on the road to Tiruchendhur. These two temples, dedicated to Lord Vishnu in different forms, are situated just 100 meters apart on the northern bank of the sacred River Thamirabarani.
The complex is distinctively associated with the planets Rahu and Ketu, making it an important site for Navagraha worship, and was deeply revered by Nammalwar as the manifestation of his divine parents.

1. Sri Devapiran Temple (Rahu Sthalam)
   Detail Description
   Kshetram Association Rahu Kshetram (Associated with the Planet Rahu)
   Moolavar (Main Deity) Sri Devapiran (Also Sri Srinivasan)
   Posture Standing Posture, facing East, with Abhaya Hastham.
   Thayar (Consort) Karunthadankanni Nachiyar
   Vimanam (Tower) Kumudha Vimanam
   Theertham (Holy Tank) Varuna Theertham
   Sthala Vriksham Mango Tree
   Unique Worship The Lord is flanked by two Nachiyars (Consorts) in His standing posture.
2. Sri Aravindalochanan Temple (Ketu Sthalam)
   Detail Description
   Kshetram Association Ketu Kshetram (Associated with the Planet Ketu)
   Moolavar (Main Deity) Sri Aravindalochanan (The Lotus-Eyed Lord)
   Posture Sitting Posture, facing East, with Varada Hastham (boon-giving gesture).
   Thayar (Consort) Karunthadankanni Nachiyar
   Utsava Perumal Senthamarai Kannan (The Red Lotus-Eyed Lord)
   Vimanam (Tower) Kumudha Vimanam
   Theertham (Holy Tank) Varuna Theertham
   Sthala Vriksham Mango Tree

📜 Legends and Significance

1. Origin of the Name: Thulai Villi Mangalam
   The name of the Divyadesam is derived from two objects found by a Rishi named Atreya Suprabar during a Yagna (sacrificial ritual):
   • After completing his ritual, the Rishi found a Weighing Scale (Thulam / Tharasu) and a Bow (Vil / Villi) while cleaning the Yaga Salai.
   • Upon touching them, they transformed into a Man and Woman who explained they were cursed by Kubera. The curse stipulated their release only upon being touched by a Rishi.
   • Since this was the place where they were rid of their curse (Thulam and Villi), the temple came to be known as Thulai Villi Mangalam (The auspicious place of the Scale and Bow).
2. The Twin Manifestation
   The Lord appeared in two forms due to the devotion of Rishi Subrabar:
   • It was the Rishi’s custom to collect beautiful red lotus flowers from the temple pond on the northern side to offer to Devapiran (Southern Temple).
   • One day, the Almighty appeared on the Northern side of the pond to see where the Rishi was fetching the flowers.
   • The Lord asked the tired Rishi to perform his worship right there, as He was delighted by the Red Lotus offering. This led to the Lord manifesting in the Northern shrine as Aravindalochanan (The Lotus-Eyed Lord).
   • Belief: Worshipping the Lord with Red Lotus flowers here is believed to grant blessings and absolve sins.
3. Nammalwar’s Devotion
   The great Azhwar Nammalwar held this twin Divyadesam in extremely high regard, worshipping the Almighty here as his Father and Mother, reflecting the completeness of the dual shrines. Nammalwar composed pasurams (hymns) specifically about the Lord and Thayar at this shrine.
4. Relief from Afflictions
   • Vibhidagan: A man named Vibhidagan, who suffered from leprosy, was cured after bathing in the holy water here and performing devoted service to Lord Vishnu.
   • Devas’ Worship: The celestial beings, including the Aswini Devas, worshipped the Lord here as advised by Brahma, and were relieved of their worries when Vishnu appeared to them holding lotus flowers.

Thirutholaivilli Mangalam: The Twin Tirupati (Irattai Tirupati) 04545 – 242236

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