The divya kshetram -tiruvazhundur also known as Aamaruviyappan temple is located close to Mayiladuthurai on the Kumbakonam road in Tamil Nadu.
This is one of the five sacred shrines dedicated to Krishna. The presiding deity is Devadirajan also called Aamaruviappan in a standing posture. The Goddess is Senkamalavalli, and the the sacred water is Darshana Pushkarini and the sanctum sanctorum is Garuda vimanam.
Legend has it that Brahma caused the herds of cattle being grazed by Krishna disappear, upon which Krishna created another herd. Finding this Brahma apologised to Krishna and requested Him to take abode at TIRUVAZHUNDUR.
It is also believed that Kaveri, Garuda, Agastya, Dharma and the king Uparisravas worshipped Vishnu.In teh sanctum, Prahlada is to the right of the presiding deity and the Garudan to His left. Kaveri is portrayed as worshipping the Lord.
This is teh birth place of Kamban, the author of the Ramayana in Tamil. The idols of Kmaban and his wife are installed inside the temple. The chariot of the KIng by name OORDAVARADAN was struck in the ground, at this Kshetram and as such this place gain the name Terazhundur.
The annual festival is being celebratted during the month of Vaikasi (May-June) The Kamban festival is celebrated in the month of Panguni (March-April)
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