About trip

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About Divya Desam:

• The Grace of Lord Vishnu is spread throughout the country, from the Himalayas to Kanyakumari. There are several temples dedicated to God Vishnu, which are also called Sthalams.

• Divya desam Temples are the 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in the works of the Tamil Azhvars (saints). ”Divya” means “premium” and “Desam” indicates “place” (temple). Of the 108 temples, 105 are in India, one is in Nepal, and last two are outside the Earthly realms.The last two are Thirupalkaddal and Paramapadam. Tirupalkaddal is the ocean of milk and Paramapadam is the Srivaikuntam where lord Narayana presides. The Divyadesams are revered by the 12 Azhvars in the Divya Prabandha, a collection of 4,000 Tamil verses. While most Divyadesams follow Thenkalai mode of worship, some follow Vadakalai too among others.

• The Divyadesams can be divided into 7 categories:

1. Thondai Naadu temples
2. Chozha Naadu temples
3. Nadu Naadu Temples
4. Pandiya Naadu Temples
5. Malayala Naadu temples
6. Vadu Naadu Temples
7. Vinnulaga Thiruppathigal

• The idols of Lord Vishnu in these Divyadesams can be found in 3 positions:

1. Kidantha Thirukkolam        ( Sleeping Position )    – 27 Divya desams
2. Veetrirundha Thirukkolam  ( Sitting Position )        – 21 Divya desams
3. Nindra Thirukkolam           ( Standing Position )     – 60 Divya desams

• In these 108 Divyadesams, the Lord Vishnu can be seen facing one of the four directions: east, north, south and west. On this basis, the Divyadesams can be classified as:

1. Towards East direction – 79 Divya desams
2. Towards West direction – 19 Divya desams
3. Towards North direction – 3 Divya desams
4. Towards South direction – 7 Divya desams

Introduction to Chozha Naattu Thiruppathigal:

• In Chozha Nadu, there are 40 Divyadesams found. In these 40 Divyadesams, Emperumaan gives his seva in Nindra Thirukkola seva in 23 divyadesams, in Kidantha kola sevain 13 Divyadesams and in Irundha kola seva in 6 divyadesams.
• Facing his thirumugham along East direction, he is givng his seva in 33 divyadesams, along West direction, he is found in 4 divyadesams, along South direction, he is found in 2 Divyadesams and along North direction, he is giving his seva only in 1 Divyadesam.
• Among these 40 Divyadesams in Chozha Naadu, the perumal is said to be giving his seva in the perumal in Krishnavathaaram in 8 Divyadesams and as the perumal in Ramavathaaram in 3 Divyadesams.
• In these 40 Divyadesams, Thiruvellkkulam is also called as "Thenn Thirupathi". It is said that bhaktas can offer the dedications to this perumal who cant be able to go to Tirumala - Tirupati, so, this sthalaperumal and Sri Venkatachalapathy, Tirumala are considered to be the same.
• In these 40 Divyadesams, the Thaayar is given the name on the base of the flower in 21 divyadesams.

Itinerary

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Day 1 - Chozha Naattu Thiruppathigal Day 2 - Chozha Naattu Thiruppathigal Day 3 - Chozha Naattu Thiruppathigal Day 4 - Chozha Naattu Thiruppathigal Day 5 - Chozha Naattu Thiruppathigal