Tiruppernagar - Appakoduthan Perumal Temple

Yet another Vaishnava kshetra situated in the proximity of Srirangam, going by the name of Tiruppernagar has a perennial attraction as that of the holy Srirangam, for Vaishnavates in particular. Its accessibility almost borders on impracticability, yet the Lord's demonstration of benevolent sports and conferring boons on his devout bhaktas are its plus points for crazy visitation and ardent veneration. Unless one walks, despite starting from any direction, he cannot reach the holy sannidhi of this popular Appakoduthan Perumal. Walking coupled with boat journey is a MUST and it is difficult also. But these ordeals only intensify the devotees craze to visiting and obtaining emotional satisfaction and spiritual bliss. The temple being ancient and properly endowed, enshrines several parivara devathas in well-built mandaps. "The archamurti Appakoduthan Perumal being extremely benign in disposition confers boons lavishly. The Mother is called Kamalavalli Tayar and is equally famous for compassionate attitude to the adorers. The temple tank is called Indra thirtha and has a legend too and the Vimana is called Indra Vimana. Agamic worship is offered with due fervor. As many as four Alwars visited this holy shrine and offered their devout prayers through sweet verses. Their Mangalasasanas are sung and revered by the pious Vaishnavates on all occasions. This holy kshetra has another august name of Koviladi and it is more popular than the other. It is one of the 108 of Divya Desams.

It is very near to Srirangam and is accessible by walk and boat from Srirangam, one of the famous pilgrim centres of Tamilnadu.

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