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When people have darshan of Srirangam Thayar, the Pandari Swamy at the sannidhi tells us that the utsavar is Ranganayaki, and the first moolavar Thayar is Sri Devi, and the second moolavar Thayar is Bhudevi. However, there are two moolavars of Sri Devi Thayar in the same sannidhi. The presence of two moolavars is due to historical events during the invasion by Muslim rulers. When the invasion occurred, the original moolavar (located at the back) was hidden by erecting a stone wall to protect the idol from destruction by the invaders. In its place, another moolavar was installed. After 48 years, when the temple was reclaimed and renovated, prayers were offered to the new moolavar since no one knew about the old moolavar. Many people had died fighting against the invaders, while others had left the town, resulting in a lack of knowledge about the original moolavar. After a few years, an aryar realized that there was a stone wall and room behind the new moolavar. He made this discovery w

Srirangam Utsava Moorthy (Azhagiyamanavalan) is commonly known as "Namperumal." Let's understand why he acquired this name, although he is also referred to as Azhagiyamanavalan. When you observe photos of Srirangam Periya Perumal, you will notice another Utsava Moorthy on the right side, near the Lord's foot (thiruvadi). During the utsavams (festivals), this Utsava deity will be present in the Yagasalai (sacred fire altar). He is known as Thiruvarangamaligayar. In Vaishnava temples, there is usually a smaller Utsava Moorthy referred to as Yagaberar, who oversees the homams (rituals) during the utsava time to ensure they proceed smoothly without any hindrances. However, in this case, Thiruvarangamaligayar is of the same height as Azhagiyamanavalan (Namperumal). During the Islamic invasion of Srirangam in 1323, 12,000 Srivaishnavas sacrificed their lives to protect the temple. Srirangam Periya Perumal was hidden by constructing a stone wall before him. At that time, Swa

Jatavaraman Sundara Pandiyan -1, also known as Sadayavaraman Sundara Pandiyan -1, was a Pandiya king. His name is the only one used daily during thiruvaradhanam (ritual worship) of Perumal. He lived during the period of 1250 AD to 1284 AD and was one of the most powerful Pandiya kings. Many believe that some of his works for the temple were so widespread that Muslim rulers from the north came to plunder the temple of its wealth. During thiruvaradhanam, Ranganathar hears only one human name, and that is the name of King Sundara Pandiyan. The phrase "Sundara Pandiyan Pidithen" (Holding Sundara Pandiyan) is used twice during his thiruvaradhanam. When the mirror is shown to Perumal during his brushing of teeth, it is like a silver plate and not an actual mirror. Similarly, while giving argyam (water for washing hands) and padyam (water for washing feet), a vessel is used for Lord's Thiruvaradhanam. To witness and hear these happenings, one must be present during thiruvaradhan