The divya kshetram TIRU AADANOOR is located about 3 Kms by
road from Swami Malai near Kumbakonam.
This place is also called Bhargava Kshetram.
The presiding deity is Aandalakkumaiyan also called Aadanoorai
Aandu Alakkum Aiyan in a reclining form.
The Lord is seen with a Marakkal (measuring jar) as a pillow.
On the left hand is an Olai (palm leaf) and Ezutthani (a
writing implement). Figures of Tirumangai Azhwar and Kamadhenu are seen at the feet
of the deity.
The Goddess is Ranganayaki. The sacred water is Surya
theertham and the sanctum sanctorum is pranava vimanam. The sthala Vriksham is patali
tree. There is a separate sanctum for Goddess.
Legend has it that Kamadhenu as well Agni the fire God
worshipped Lord Vishnu at this shrine. The Kshetram is referred to as Aadi
Rangeswaram in the Brahmaanda Puraanam indicating that this shrine predates
Srirangam Temple.
Vaikunta Ekadasi is the major festival celebrated in this
temple.
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