Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple , Thirukkannamangai
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📍 Thirukkannamangai, Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
National SignificanceThe 17th Divya Desam at Thirukkannamangai is celebrated as the Sapthamritha Kshetram, housing a famous sacred beehive in the Thayar sanctum where devas witness the divine wedding in the form of honeybees.
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Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal (Nindra Kolam)
Moolavar: Sri Bhaktavatsalan / Perum Pura Kadal (Nindra Kolam / Standing posture facing East, 12-foot monumental stone idol); Utsavar: Bhaktavatsalan; Thayar: Abhishekavalli Thayar (Padmasana with four hands); Vimanam: Utpala Vimanam; Theertham: Darshana Pushkarini (Amrutha Theertham); Pratyaksham: Sage Markandeya, Lord Shiva, Devas.
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Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal (Nindra Kolam)
Kumbakonam - Tiruvarur Highway (SH-65), Kudavasal Taluk, Thirukkannamangai, Tiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu 610104, India
Spiritual Highlights
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A beehive located in the northern corner of the Thayar sanctum represents rishis who took the form of bees to witness the divine wedding.
Offering raw sugar (vellam) and honey naivedyam, praying for matrimonial harmony.
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About Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple , Thirukkannamangai
Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple in Thirukkannamangai, near Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, is the 17th Divya Desam, sung by Thirumangai Alvar in 14 verses. Celebrated as the Sapthamritha Kshetram (the Seven Nectars: Sthalam, Vimanam, Pushkarini, Nadhi, Perumal, Thayar, and Tree), it is also revered as Krishna Mangala Kshetram.
The sthala is renowned for the divine wedding of Goddess Mahalakshmi as Abhishekavalli Thayar. After emerging from the churning of the milk ocean, She performed penance here to wed Lord Vishnu. To witness the auspicious cosmic wedding without ever blinking or causing disturbance, all the 330 million devas, rishis, and celestials assumed the ethereal forms of honeybees and built a sacred hive inside the Thayar's sanctum window. To this day, a live beehive remains preserved beside Goddess Abhishekavalli's shrine through all seasons, and the bees never sting or disturb pilgrims.
The presiding Moolavar, Sri Bhaktavatsalan, is a magnificent 12-foot-tall granite monolith known in Tamil as Perum Pura Kadal (Ocean of Grace). In ancient times, Lord Shiva guarded the four borders of this sacred sthalam as Kshetrapalaka to protect the Lord's marriage festivities.
Architecture & Heritage
Dravidian Architecture (Medieval Chola stone construction (10th–11th century CE))
Five-tier Rajagopuram, Utpala Vimanam, Darshana Pushkarini covering a vast area, sculpted stone pillars in the mahamandapam.
Perennial beehive sheltered within the Abhishekavalli Thayar sanctum.
Rituals & Traditions
Four daily kalas per Vaikanasa tradition; special honey offering (Madhu Samarpanam) on Fridays.
Chitrai Brahmotsavam chariot festival and the Thirukalyana Utsavam.
Honey-sweetened Pongal, Puliyodarai, Laddu.
Visitor Guidelines
Traditional dress code: Dhoti/Kurta for men; Saree or Salwar Kameez with Dupatta for women.
Ground level temple with flat stone flooring; easily accessible for elderly pilgrims and wheelchair assistance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal (Nindra Kolam)
Abhishekavalli Thayar Sannidhi (with live Sacred Beehive window), Lord Shiva (Kshetrapalaka Shrine), Sri Ramanuja Sannidhi, Chakrathazhwar Sannidhi, Garudazhwar Sannidhi, Alvars Sannidhi
Kumbakonam - Tiruvarur Highway (SH-65), Kudavasal Taluk, Thirukkannamangai, Tiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu 610104, India
How to Reach
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) (approx 110 km)
Tiruvarur Junction (TVR) (approx 7 km)
Thirukkannamangai Bus Stop (approx 0.3 km)
