Sri Thiruvaazhmaarban Temple , (Thiruppathisaram, Nagercoil)
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📍 Thiruvanparisaaram (Nagercoil), Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
National SignificanceThe 82nd Divya Desam at Thiruvanparisaaram (Tirupathisaram) near Nagercoil is the maternal birthplace of Nammazhwar, where Lord Thiruvaazhmarban sits with Mahalakshmi permanently enshrined upon His sacred chest.
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Sri Kuralappa Perumal / Thiruvaazhmarban (Iruntha Kolam)
Moolavar: Sri Kuralappa Perumal / Thiruvaazhmarban (Iruntha Kolam / Seated posture facing East with Goddess Mahalakshmi permanently residing upon His sacred chest); Utsavar: Kuralappan; Thayar: Kamalavalli Thayar; Vimanam: Indra Kalyana Vimanam; Theertham: Lakshmi Theertham; Pratyaksham: Sage Agastya, Udayanangai, King Kulasekhara.
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Sri Kuralappa Perumal / Thiruvaazhmarban (Iruntha Kolam)
E Car St, Thiruppathisaram, Tamil Nadu 629901
Spiritual Highlights
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Offering prayers for child welfare and family harmony, circumambulating the wooden Namaskara Mandapam.
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About Sri Thiruvaazhmaarban Temple , (Thiruppathisaram, Nagercoil)
Sri Kuralappa Perumal Temple in Thiruvanparisaaram (Tirupathisaram near Nagercoil in Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu) is the 82nd Divya Desam. Sung by Nammazhwar in his Thiruvaimozhi, it is an exceptionally serene, picturesque Kerala-Dravidian architectural shrine nestled against the Western Ghats.
This holy sthalam is historically revered as the maternal birthplace of Nammazhwar: his saintly mother, Udayanangai, was born in this village. For years, Udayanangai and her husband Kaari worshipped Lord Kuralappa Perumal, praying for a child. Pleased with their devotion, the Lord declared that He would incarnate through them as the great saint Nammazhwar. Hence, this sanctum is revered as the divine source of the Alvar's advent.
The presiding Moolavar is a magnificent 9-foot seated deity fashioned from sacred Katusarkara herbal paste, enshrined as Thiruvaazhmarban (the Lord whose chest is the eternal dwelling place of Sri Mahalakshmi). Sage Agastya meditated here to comprehend the inner philosophical mysteries of the Upanishads. Devotees seeking spiritual peace, noble children, and removal of family lineage curses offer prayers at this tranquil sanctuary.
Architecture & Heritage
Kerala-Dravidian Architecture (Venad (Travancore) period stone construction with Pandya epigraphs (9th–12th century CE); maternal h)
Indra Vimanam, Kerala-style tiled timber gopurams, Soma Theertham, traditional copper-sheet sanctum roof.
Monolithic Kadu-Sarkara-Yogam moolavar idol displaying Goddess Lakshmi permanently carved on his chest (Thiru Vazhmarbhan).
Rituals & Traditions
Three daily worship kalas per Kerala Tantric system; liquid abhishekam is performed only on processional bronze idols.
Vaikasi Visakam festival commemorating Nammalvar's maternal heritage.
Payasam, Unniyappam, Theertham.
Visitor Guidelines
Traditional dress code: Dhoti with bare chest or Angavastram for men; Saree or Salwar with Dupatta for women.
Compact ground-level temple layout with flat stone flooring; easily accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sri Kuralappa Perumal / Thiruvaazhmarban (Iruntha Kolam)
Kamalavalli Thayar Sannidhi, Udayanangai (Nammazhwar's Mother) Memorial Sannidhi, Sage Agastya Sannidhi, Garudazhwar Sannidhi, Chakrathazhwar Sannidhi, Sri Ramanuja Sannidhi, Alvars Sannidhi
E Car St, Thiruppathisaram, Tamil Nadu 629901
How to Reach
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) (approx 75 km)
Nagercoil Junction (NCJ) (approx 6 km)
Thiruppathisaram Bus Stop (approx 0.2 km)
