The Divya Kshetram TIRUVALLAVAZH (Tiruvalla) town is near
Kottayam in Kerala. The presiding deity is Kolappiran also called Sri Vallabhan
in standing posture. The Goddess is
Selvathirukozhundu Nachiyar. The sacred water is Kandakarna theertham and the
sanctum sanctorum is Chathurangakola Vimanam. There is a shrine for
Viswaksenar.
According to the sthala purana Shankara Mangalathammai used
to observe Ekadasi vratham and feed one Brahmachari on the Dwadasi day.
Tolakarana, a demon was creating hurdles to her vratham. Responding to her
prayers the Lord killed the demon and came for the feast in the form of a Brahmachari,
and later gave darshan to her with Lakshmi adorning His chest and gained the name
Tiruvazhmarban. The place Tiruvalla originates from the presiding deity
Vallabha.
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