About trip

About Temple:Sri Neervannaperumal Temple, Thiruneermalai is one among the 108 Divyadesams found in Chennai near Tambaram (Thondai Nadu).In this Sthalam, the Perumal is found in various positions as Nindraan, Irunthaan, Kidanthaan and Nadanthaan Thirukkolam.This Sthalam is situated in Tamil Nadu, Chengulpet District. This Thiruneermalai Kshetram is also called as "Thoyagiri Kshetram" and also as "Thothadri". Thoya means "Water" and Adhiri means "Mountain" (malai). Since the mountain is surrounded by water, this sthalam is named as "Thiru Neermalai".

• Moolavar: Sri Neervannar ,Lord Narasimhar ,Lord Ranganathar ,Lord Thiruvikraman.

• Thaayar: Sri Animaa Malar Mangai

• Pushkarani : Karunya, Sidha and Swarna Pushkarani.
  

• Vimanam: Ranga Vimaanam ,Santha Vimaanam, Thoyagiri Vimaanam.

• Location: Tiruneermalai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

History:

• The legend is that when Valmiki prayed to Lord Ranganatha and Goddess Ranganayaki in the base temple, they took the form of Lord Rama and Sita. The Sesha, Conch, Chakra appeared as Lakshmana, Bharata and Shatruguna and Garuda as Hanuman. Sage Valmiki could view Lord Ranganatha, Lord Trivikrama and Lord Narasimha in the top temple.

• Long ago, this hill was surrounded by water when Thirumangai Azhwar visited the shrine. Hence it is called Thiruneermalai. It is one of the Divya Desam. People need to climb steps to reach the hill top. There are around 200 to 300 steps.

Festivals:

• Festivals are the occasions of celebration and are grandly celebrated in the temple. Most of the festivals are celebrated in the temple but some are the special ones which get extra importance by the temple authorities.

• Two Bramhotsavams and Uttiram (Birth star of mother goddess) are celebrated. Bramhotsavam of Neervanan is held in the Tamil month of Panguni (mid-March – mid April) and for Rangantha Perumal in the month of Chittirai (mid April – mid May). While Panguni uttiram is celebrated for Ranganayaki Thayar, Masi Uttiram is the Birth star of Animamalar Mangai, the consort of Neervanna Perumal.

• The temple rituals are conducted as per Vaikanasa Agamam.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Chennai Sightseeing

Pick up from Theni/Dindigul. Proceeding towards Chennai. Hotel Check in. Then proceed to visit Santhome Cathedral. National Art Gallery. St. Mary’s Church Anna Zoological Park Birla Planetarium and People’s Park. Come back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 2 - Chennai Sightseeing

After Breakfast at Hotel. Mahabalipuram that includes visits to Mahishasurmardini Caves, Shore Temple, Krishna Mandapam and Arjun’s Penance. Later, proceed towards Panch Rathas, a cluster of monolithic temples; Crocodile Farm. Come back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 3 - Chennai Sightseeing

After Refreshment and Breakfast at Hotel. Check out from Hotel. Then proceed to visit Thiru Neermalai - Sri Neervanna Perumal Temple. Kapaleeswar Temple. Then Starting Our Journey Towards Theni/Dindigul.