TempleAzhvarthirunagari Azhvarthirunagari Guru Temple Thirukkurugur temple Guru sthalam Avathara Sthalam birth place Aadhi temple main temple Vishnu worship

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: Thirukkurugur temple is situated about 1 mile from Azhwar Tirunagari station on the Tirunelveli - Tiruchendur rail route, or 3 miles from Srivaikundam. This temple is one among the Navathirupathis and it is the Guru sthalam.

HISTORY OF THE TEMPLE: Thirukkurugoor is the Avathara Sthalam (birth place) of Nammalwar. This sthalam explains his speciality and his works towards Vaishnavism and because of this, the sthalam is called "Azhwar Tirunagari".

Emperumaan, Sriman Narayanan says to Brahma that before producing him, he came to Porunai river and lived there. And said him to keep this temple as "Aadhi temple" (first and main temple) he should worship him. Like this he gives teaches (Ubhadesam) to Brahma as a Guru (Teacher) since, Sriman Narayanan acts as a Guru for Brahma, this sthalam is called "Kurugoor".

Guru Temple - Azhvarthirunagari

DIVINESS OF THE TEMPLE:

The Moolavar is Aadinathan, Aadipiraan, Polindhu-ninra-piraan, seen in standing posture facing east. It is believed that the feet of the Lord are within the ground. There is a sannadhi for Nammalwar. Every month, there are special pooja on the natchathiram (star) of each Alwar. Arayer Sevai, (a visual enactment of the passionate expression by Vaishnavite saints which were an integral part of Vishnu worship 1000 years ago) is performed here. Prabandhams & Purushasuktham are recited to talam during the Thirumanjanam.

POOJA TYPES AND TARIFF: Poojas listed here are applicable for this temple only.The tariff shown are not actual cost payable to the temple. It includes our service charge, cost of pooja items and Delivery charges.

Pooja Name	USD $	INR Rs.
Archana - Guru, Azhvarthirunagari	10.00	450.00
Sagasranama Archana - Guru, Azhvarthirunagari	20.00	900.00
Ashtothra Archana - Guru, Azhvarthirunagari	15.00	675.00
Abishekam - Guru, Azhvarthirunagari	50.00	2250.00

  *  Delivery of prasadam
        - 3 to 4 days from performing date for Indian address.
        - 5 to 7 days from performing date for Euroupe, Gulf and Asian address.
        - 10 to 12 days from performing date for US, Canada and Australia address.

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