Introduction
Mannargudi, a Taluq Headquarters in Tanjore District, is a place of religious antiquity
and legendary importance. In ancient times, Mannargudi was known by many names namely,
Senbagaranyam, Vasudevapuri, Dakshina Dwaraka, Vanduvarapati and Swayambhu Sthalam, each
name having a religious significance as detailed below:
Senbagaranyam. The place was once a forest of Senbaga trees with fragrant and lovely
flowers.
Vasudevapuri. The presiding deity of this place is Paravasudevar and in this place Brahma
did penance and attained Moksha
uttering the Dwadasakshari mantra, "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya."
Author : R.K.Das
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