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The day of our visit to Srivilliputhur was on deepavali and there were crackers and fireworks everywhere. Nellaiappar (Lord Shiva)-Thirunelveli, Sankara Narayana (Lord Shiva one half & Lord Vishnu the other)- Sankaran Kovil and Vadapathrasayi (Lord Vishnu) –Srivilliputhur were the three mighty ancient temples we planned to visit on a row, within a total distance of 100 kms, first two in Thirunelveli District and the last one in Virudhunagar District of Tamilnadu.
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The morning hours were pleasant and we had a good darshan which gave us a complete satisfaction. We visited this temple on 19th September 2016, when we were in Madurai on our Pilgrimage tour. Vatapathrasai, Sree Andal and that of Peria Alwar. Mainly there are three temples in the premises. This sweet lasts for about 8 to 10 days without getting spoiled. Pedas made of Jaggery and Sugar are offered as Prasadam to the Deity. The entrance leading to the main Sanctum, have many sweet shops. The temple's Raja Gopuram is very tall and attractive.This Gateway Tower which is 192 ft tall is the official symbol of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The premises of the temple is quite a big one. Further it is said that Lord Vishnu appeared in his dream and asked him to dedicate the garland worn by Andal to Him daily.
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Peria Alwar who observed this was upset and stopped the practise. (she was named as Kothai by her Foster parents) She used to wear the garland everyday before being offering it to the Presiding Deity of the temple. Legend say that Andal was found under a Tulsi plant in the garden inside the temple by Peria Alwar. Srivilliputhur is the birth place of Andal, foster daughter of Peria Alwar.(His name is Vishnu Chitta) Hence this temple is associated with the life of Andal. This is also one of the 108 Divya Desam temples for Vaishnavites. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu who is worshipped as Vatapathrasai. Srivilliputhur is situated at a distance of about 70 Kms from Madurai in Tamilnadu.