Tirutanjamamani Koil - Neelamegha Perumal Temple

Among the famous Vaishnava ancient kshetras extant around Tanjavur, this Tirumamani koil is very famous and it is one of the 108 Divya Desams. It received liberal patronage by the ruling princes and so has all the indispensable parts in imposing dimensions. The Mulavirat is called Neelamegha Perumal and is known for easy accessibility to the pious devotees. The Mother is called Sengamalavalf. And the icons are masterly sculptured that raise the hands of devotees in veneration, the moment one enters into His magnetic aura. Hasn't he captivated the viewers, irrespective of their creed, from his avatarana to niryana during his sojourn in this world in Dwaparayuga? He is and has been the Prince Charming among the Swargavasis and marthyaloka nivasis too. To match his glorious charismatic personality, the master sculpture endowed the icon with rare charm that beckons instant attention ending in communion between the adored and the adorers. The temple tank called Kannika pushkarini has its own sanctity due to linking with pious episodes. This shrine was visited by Pudathal and Tirumangai Alwars, whose Mangalasasanams are of great significance to all. Daily pujas are offered with due reverence and periodical festivals are celebrated with great eclat.

It is 4 km off Tanjore railway station, a famous pilgrim town in Tamil Nadu, accessible by rickshaw and bus.

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