AN ANCIENT TEMPLE WHERE SIVA WORSHIPPED LORD VISHNU

  

 The Divya Kshetram TIRU MANIMAADA KOYIL is located in Tirunamgur 8 Kms from Sirkazhi in Tamil Nadu. This is one of the 11 Divya Desams sung by Tirumangai Azhwar.

The presiding deity is Narayanan also called Nandaivilakku Nara Narayanan, in a seated posture and the Goddess is Pundareekavalli. The sacred water is Indira Pushkarini and the Sanctum Sanctorum is pranava vimanam.  The idol of Tirukkoshtiyur Nambi is installed in this temple

The Legend has it that Indra worshipped Lord Vishnu at this kshetram. It is also believed that Lord Badrinarayanar came down to bless Matanga Muni. Here again it is believed that Lord Vishnu appeared to Siva when he performed Ekadasa Rudra Aswamedha Yagnam. There are shrines for Tirumangai Azhwar and Tirukoshtiyur Nambi