The divyadesam TIRUKKURUGUR (Azhwar Tirunagari) is one of the important divyadesams of the Nava Tirupathi temples. It is located around 25 Km from Srivaikuntam. The presiding deity is Adinathar in a standing posture, and the goddess Adinatha Valli is also called Kurukooravalli.
The sacred water is Brahma theertham and the sanctum santorum Govinda vimanam. The legend has it that Indra was absolved of the curse by praying to the Lord at this kshetram. It is believed that Lakshmi meditated on Lord Vishnu when He was on a vow of celibacy, and responding to Her request accepted Her in marriage in the form of a garland of flowers (Magizha malar Maalai).
It is also believed that Lakshmi incarnated at this kshetram as a tamarind tree, in which Nammaazhwar resided as a child and meditated on Lord Vishnu. Hence the name Azhwar Tirunagari
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