The Divya kshetram called Tiru Indhalur is in Mayiladudurai in Tamil Nadu. The temple is one of the Pancharangas.
The presiding
deity here is Parimala Ranganathar also known as Maruviniya Maindan. It is an imposing 12 feet long image made of
green stone in a reclining posture. The Goddess is Parimala Ranganayaki also
called Pundareekavalli. The sacred
water is Indupushkarini and the sanctum sanctorum is Vedachakra Vimanam.
The legend
has it that the demons Madhu and Kaitabha stole the Vedas and disappeared into
the sea. Lord Vishnu in the form of
Matsya Avatara restored the Vedas as well their fragrance. Hence the name Sugandharanyam and Parimala
Ranganathar.
Legend also
has that Chandra who was afflicted by a curse was cured of the same by
worshipping the Lord at this Kshetram.
There is an
interesting story that river Cauvery is given in this kshetram the status of
Ganga. At Srirangam, She is being taken
by the Lord as bed, as mother in Tirucherai and above His head at this
kshetram, just as Ganga occupies the head of Siva. Cauvery and Ganga can be seen near the head
and foot of the Lord in the sanctum.
While
Srirangam is known as Aadhi Arangam, Tirukudanthai as Madhya Arangam, this
Kshetram is known as Andhiya arangam. There are sannadhis for Santhana Gopalan,
Yoga Narasimhar, Ramar, Anjaneyar, Surya and Chandran.
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