Sri Vijayaraghava Mangalam Thiruputkuzhi Divyadesam

Sri Vijayaraghava Mangalam 

Thiruputkuzhi Divyadesam

As Brammothsavam in Thiruputkuzhi Divyadesam is going on let us dwell on Sri Vijayaraghav  Mangalam

1. One who was worshiped by Jatayu
2. One who performed Last rites for Jatayu?
3. Kshetram where Jatayu(Pul) was buried(Kuzhi)
4. Moolavar who holds Jatayu in His hands.
5. Kshetram where Naachiyaars are found seated on both sides but in positions reversed fro usual 
6. Kshetram where prayers offered to Thayar for progeny
7. Kshetram where Bhagavar Tamanuja's Guru Yadava Prakasa tought Veda and Vedantham
8. Kshetram Bhagavat Ramanuja visited with is sishyas on his way to Thirumalai
9. Kshetram where Manavala Mamuni worshipped and performed Kainkaryam

All above refer to  Sri . Vijayaraghava Perumal in Thiruputkuzhi Divyadesam.

Here is a presentation on Sri Vijayaraghav  Mangalam

DD013-Thiruvinnagar Oppiliappan - Akasanagri Mangalam

DD013-Thiruvinnagar Oppiliappan
Akasanagri Mangalam

Oppiliappan temple located in Kumbakonam has other names Vyomapuri and Akasa Nagari. Akasa Nagari Mangalam is on Lord Oppiliappan.  Vyoma means Sky or Akasam. 

This stothram is on Oppiliappan Who is

·        One that appeared on the banks of Ahorathra                     Pushkarani out of His will

·        Wish-fulfilling Kalpaka vruksham(tree)

·        One that presides under Sudhdhanantha Vimanam

·        has Tulasi as Sthala Viriksham ( Needs to be verified).

·        One that gave up salt to get married to Bhumi Devi

·        One appeared before Sage MarkandEyA , Garudan ,            Dharma Devathai and Matha Kaveri

·        embodiment of beauty

·        One worshipped by Marakandeya Rishi

·        One Worshipped by Nammazhwar,

·        One Worshipped by Thirumangai Azhwar

·        One Worshipped by Peyazhwar

·        One Worshipped by Poigai Azhwar

·        One Worshipped by Vedhantha Desikar 

·        One that practices gruhasthAsramam with Bhumi dEvi

·        One that destroys demons

·        One having the progeny of Brahmma and Rudra

·        One who gave darshan to Nammazhwar in five forms         of Ponnappan , Maniyappan , Mutthappan ,                         Yennappan and ThiruviNNagarappan

·        one that blesses devotees with immeasurable wealth

·        One that protects devotees from dangers

·        One that incarnated out of compassion for devotees

Here is presentation on Akasa Nagari Mangalam which starts with a Nammazhwar pasuram.

Divya Desa Managalasasanam Thiruvarangam - DD001 Nammazhwar's Thiruvaaimozhi (3578) Pasuram 7.2.7

Divya Desa Managalasasanam   Thiruvarangam - DD001  Nammazhwar's Thiruvaaimozhi (3578) Pasuram 7.2.7 

Azhwars have done Managalasasanam for some Divya Desams very elaborately. For example all 11 Azhwars have sung in praise of Srirangam( Divya Desam 1), Ten Azhwars have sung in praise of Thiruvengadam ( Divya Desam 75) and Thiruparkadal ( Divya Desam 107). Managasasanam to as many as 67 Divydesams  was done by one of the eleven Azhwars only.

Mangalasasanam depending on how elaborate it is, covered the one or more of following aspects

• 1      Name of Divya desam directly or in a subtle way
• 
  
• 2      Name of Emperuman directly or in a subtle way
• 
  
• 3     Manobhavam of Azhwar who composed the pasuram
• 
  
• 4      References to events , Leelas in Vibhava Avatars
• 
  
• 5     References to Para, Vyuha and Antharyami forms of  Sriman Narayana
• 
  
• 6      References to 26 Thatwams ( Paramatma, Jeevatma, Moola Prakruthi, Mahaan, Ahankaaram, Manasu, Kaalam, Five each of elements, attributes,  Indriyas and Senses)
• 
  
• 7      Divya Desa Vimana, Pushkarini etc
• 
  
• 8      Natural beauty of the Divya desam surroundings

The pasuram presented below is by Nammazhwar. 

Nammazhwar was known by the name of Maran from childhood. He was different from other children and pretty abnormal in day-to-day activities and his parents gave him the name Maran, indicating that he was unique and different from the children of his age.  Nammazhwar's parents tried everything under their control to get the child back to normal and ultimately surrendered to Athinatha perumal in Thirukurugoor and left the child under his care. The child moved on its own from Athinathar sannathi into a Tamarind tree in the temple complex and stayed there for 16 long years almost immobile. There was big transformation in Maran at the age of 16.

Nammazhwar composed and sang four prabhandhams namely Thiru Viruththam, Thiruvasiriyam, Peria Thiruvandhadhi and Thiruvaaimozhi reflecting Rig, Yajur, Atharvana and Sama veda. These Divya Prabhandhams got the name Dravida Veda Sagaram because they were in Tamil and essence of corresponding Sanskrit Veda

In this Perumal Thiumozhi pasuram "பாலதுன் பங்கள் இன்பங்கள் படைத்தாய்! பற்றிலார் பற்றநின் றானே  " which is set in Nayaka-Nayaki Bhavam with Lord Srimana Narayana as the Nayaka and  Nammazhwar as Nayaki, Nammazhwar performs Managalasasanam to Lord Ranganatha. Parankusa Nayaki's mother says that her daughter Parankusa Nayaki is impacted by separation from th Nayak, Lord Ranganatha and tears are falling down like rainand keeps uttering"Oh Lord you created pain and please for each situation as justified. You are the administrator of time. You are the Lord that resides in the milky ocean.You are the resort to those who give up every thing. You are the presiding deity of the great temple Thiruvarangamsurrounded by river waters filled with jumping fish. You are capable of purifying me"

Here is a presentaion on Nammazhwar's Managalasaanam  to Lord Ranganatha through "பாலதுன் பங்கள் இன்பங்கள் படைத்தாய்! பற்றிலார் பற்றநின் றானே  "Pasuram 

Divya Desa Managalasasanam Thiruvarangam - DD001 Peyazhwar's Moondraam Thiruvandhadhi (2343) Pasuram 7.2

Divya Desa Managalasasanam   Thiruvarangam - DD001  Peyazhwar's  Moondram Thiruvandhadhi (2343) Pasuram 7.2 

Azhwars have done Managalasasanam for some Divya Desams very elaborately. For example all 11 Azhwars have sung in praise of Srirangam( Divya Desam 1), Ten Azhwars have sung in praise of Thiruvengadam ( Divya Desam 75) and Thiruparkadal ( Divya Desam 107). Managasasanam to as many as 67 Divydesams  was done by one of the eleven Azhwars only.
Mangalasasanam depending on how elaborate it is, covered the one or more of following aspects

• 1      Name of Divya desam directly or in a subtle way
• 
  
• 2      Name of Emperuman directly or in a subtle way
• 
  
• 3     Manobhavam of Azhwar who composed the pasuram
• 
  
• 4      References to events , Leelas in Vibhava Avatars
• 
  
• 5     References to Para, Vyuha and Antharyami forms                    of  Sriman Narayana
• 
  
• 6      References to 26 Thatwams ( Paramatma, Jeevatma,               Moola Prakruthi, Mahaan, Ahankaaram, Manasu, Kaalam     Five each of elements, attributes,  Indriyas and Senses)
• 
  
• 7      Divya Desa Vimana, Pushkarini etc
• 
  
• 8      Natural beauty of the Divya desam surroundings

The pasuram presented below is by Pei Azhwar. Pei Azhwar 
is the Nanadaka (Sword) amsam of Lord Narayana. He was found in the lily flower in the pond of the Adi Kesava Perumal Temple in Mylapore. He had composed 100 pasurams of Moondram ThiruvanDhadhi

In this MoondramThiruvandhadhi " விண்ணகரம் வெஃகா விரிதிரைநீர் வேங்கடம்  " , Pei  Azhwar performs Mangalasasanam to Lord Ranganatha of nectar-groves surrounded  Srirangam Saying that Lord Ranganatha is none other than the Vamana who took water in his palm from the kamandalam of Mahabali and is also the same Lord that presides over the Divya Desams of Thiruvinnagar, Thiruvekka, stream surrounded Thiruvengadam, Thirukudanthai, mansion surrounded Thiruvelkkkai and Thirukkottiyur

Here is a presentation on Pei  Azhwar's  Managalasaanam  to Lord Ranganatha through "விண்ணகரம் வெஃகா விரிதிரைநீர் வேங்கடம்  "Pasuram 

Divya Desa Managalasasanam Thiruvarangam - DD001 Bhuthththazhwar's Irandaam Thiruvandhadhi (2209) Pasuram 3.8

Divya Desa Managalasasanam   Thiruvarangam - DD001  Bhuthththazhwar's Irandaam Thiruvandhadhi (2209) Pasuram 3.8 

Azhwars have done Managalasasanam for some Divya Desams very elaborately. For example all 11 Azhwars have sung in praise of Srirangam( Divya Desam 1), Ten Azhwars have sung in praise of Thiruvengadam ( Divya Desam 75) and Thiruparkadal ( Divya Desam 107). Managasasanam to as many as 67 Divydesams  was done by one of the eleven Azhwars only.

Mangalasasanam depending on how elaborate it is, covered the one or more of following aspects

• 1      Name of Divya desam directly or in a subtle way
• 
  
• 2      Name of Emperuman directly or in a subtle way
• 
  
• 3     Manobhavam of Azhwar who composed the pasuram
• 
  
• 4      References to events , Leelas in Vibhava Avatars
• 
  
• 5     References to Para, Vyuha and Antharyami forms                    of  Sriman Narayana
• 
  
• 6      References to 26 Thatwams ( Paramatma, Jeevatma,               Moola Prakruthi, Mahaan, Ahankaaram, Manasu, Kaalam     Five each of elements, attributes,  Indriyas and Senses)
• 
  
• 7      Divya Desa Vimana, Pushkarini etc
• 
  
• 8      Natural beauty of the Divya desam surroundings

The pasuram presented below is by Bhoothathazhwar. Bhoothath Azhwar was found in a liquorice flower in Maamallapuram. He had profound knowledge of Lord Sriman Narayana's five forms of supreme, cosmic, incarnations, indweller and consecrated images(idols). He had composed 100 pasurams of Irandam Thiruvandhadhi

In this Inrandaam Thiruvandhadhi  pasuram " மனத்துள்ளான் வேங்கடத்தான் மாகடலான், மற்றும்  ", Bhoothathazhwar says that Lord Sriman Narayana resides in his heart as Antharyami  and then goes on to define that Lord as the one

1) Who is considered as leader of Devas by innumerable Vedic Scholars
2)Who is reclining on Adhisesha in the milky ocean
3) Who in Dwapara Yuga ripped the heart of demon Kesi,as Llittle Krishna
4)Who is resting on Adhiseha in the beautiful and unimaginably great Thiruvarangam
5)Who is easily available as Thiruvengadamudaiyan Thirumali Thiruppathi

Here is a presentaion on Bhoothathazhwar's  Managalasaanam  to Lord Ranganatha through "மனத்துள்ளான் வேங்கடத்தான் மாகடலான், மற்றும் "Pasuram 

Divya Desa Managalasasanam Thiruvarangam - DD001 Thirumangai Azhwar's Peria Thirumozhi (1379) Pasuram 5.4.2

Divya Desa Managalasasanam   Thiruvarangam - DD001  Thirumangai Azhwar's Peria Thirumozhi (1379)  Pasuram 5.4.2

Azhwars have done Managalasasanam for some Divya Desams very elaborately. For example all 11 Azhwars have sung in praise of Srirangam( Divya Desam 1), Ten Azhwars have sung in praise of Thiruvengadam ( Divya Desam 75) and Thiruparkadal ( Divya Desam 107). Managasasanam to as many as 67 Divydesams  was done by one of the eleven Azhwars only.
Mangalasasanam depending on how elaborate it is, covered the one or more of following aspects

• 1      Name of Divya desam directly or in a subtle way
• 
  
• 2      Name of Emperuman directly or in a subtle way
• 
  
• 3     Manobhavam of Azhwar who composed the pasuram
• 
  
• 4      References to events , Leelas in Vibhava Avatars
• 
  
• 5     References to Para, Vyuha and Antharyami forms                    of  Sriman Narayana
• 
  
• 6      References to 26 Thatwams ( Paramatma, Jeevatma,               Moola Prakruthi, Mahaan, Ahankaaram, Manasu, Kaalam     Five each of elements, attributes,  Indriyas and Senses)
• 
  
• 7      Divya Desa Vimana, Pushkarini etc
• 
  
• 8      Natural beauty of the Divya desam surroundings

The pasuram presented below is by Thirumangai  Azhwar.  Thirumangai Azhwar (Parakalan)  is  the Sarngam (bow) amsam of Srimana Narayana. He holds the distinction of having sung the most number of pasurams than the rest of the Azhwars. Also Thirumangai Azhwar has performed Mangalasasanam at 86 Divya Desams, the maximum by any Azhwar.

Parakalan alias Thirumangai Mannan got a gift of town to manage, from the Chola King, for his valor He was happily carrying on. Sriman Narayana decides to play his Thiruvilayadal on Thirumangai Azhwar’e life and make him realize the purpose of his birth. He is made to meet Kumudavalli and married her, after getting samasrayanam done and committing to feed 1008 for a year.

Finding it difficult to mange finances for this kainkaryam, he decides to commit wayside robbery from the rich. Sriman Narayana and his consort appear as old rich couple and offer themselves, as a prey. Finding it impossible to move the bag of gold ornaments snatched from the old couple, Parakalan was perplexed and wants to know what magic spell the old man has cast that he was unable to move the baggage with gold ornaments.

Sriman Narayana decides that it was time to bring Parakalan to his fold and teaches him the Astakshara Manthram.  Parakalan realizes his folly and starts singing the Glory of Narayana. He visited 86 Divya Desams and Performed Mnagalsasanam

IN this Peria Thiumozhi pasuram " வையமுண் டாலிலை மேவு மாயன்மணி நீண்முடி  " , Thirumangai  Azhwar says Thennarangam is surrounded by flowing Kaveri river which looks colorful carrying flowers falling from the heads of women taking bath as well as sandle paste applied on their bodies. Thirumangai Azhwar says Thiruvarangam is the residence of the Lord who swallowed the seven worlds and lay on a fig leaf (ஆல் இலை )and the Lord who wears a long crown and reclining ona  hooded serpent.

Here is a presentaion on Thirumangai Azhwar's  Managalasaanam  to Lord Ranganatha through "வையமுண் டாலிலை மேவு மாயன்மணி நீண்முடி  "Pasuram 

Divya Desa Managalasasanam Thiruvarangam - DD001 Kulasekara Azhwar's Perumal Thirumozhi (647) 1.1

Divya Desa Managalasasanam  
Thiruvarangam - DD001 

Kulasekara Azhwar's Perumal Thirumozhi (647)  1.1

Azhwars have done Managalasasanam for some Divya Desams very elaborately. For example all 11 Azhwars have sung in praise of Srirangam( Divya Desam 1), Ten Azhwars have sung in praise of Thiruvengadam ( Divya Desam 75) and Thiruparkadal ( Divya Desam 107). Managasasanam to as many as 67 Divydesams  was done by one of the eleven Azhwars only.

Mangalasasanam depending on how elaborate it is, covered the one or more of following aspects

• 1      Name of Divya desam directly or in a subtle way
• 
  
• 2      Name of Emperuman directly or in a subtle way
• 
  
• 3     Manobhavam of Azhwar who composed the pasuram
• 
  
• 4      References to events , Leelas in Vibhava Avatars
• 
  
• 5     References to Para, Vyuha and Antharyami forms                    of  Sriman Narayana
• 
  
• 6      References to 26 Thatwams ( Paramatma, Jeevatma,               Moola Prakruthi, Mahaan, Ahankaaram, Manasu, Kaalam     Five each of elements, attributes,  Indriyas and Senses)
• 
  
• 7      Divya Desa Vimana, Pushkarini etc
• 
  
• 8      Natural beauty of the Divya desam surroundings

The pasuram presented below is by Kulasekra Azhwar.  Kulasekara Azhwar is Kausthuaba amsam of Lord Sriman Narayana spearheaded Bakthi movement. He wanted to visit Srirangam and have darshan of Lord Ranganatha serve him and his adiyaars. Being a King, he had many royal Commitments which prevented him from going to Srirangam but yet he would advise his followers to be ready for a journey to Sriranga Divya Kshetrram.  Infact in his composition, Mukunda Mala he says 

"  घृष्यते यस्य नगरे रङ्गयात्रा दिने दिने ।
    तमहं शिरसा वन्दे राजानं कुलशेखरम् ॥"

In this Perumal Thiumozhi pasuram " இருளிரியச் சுடர்மணிக ளிமைக்கும்  நெற்றி இனத்துத்தி யணிபணமா யிரங்க ளார்ந்த  " , Kulasekara Azhwar  visualizes the beauty and form of Lord Ranaganatha staying back in his Kingdom in Kerala. 

Here is a presentaion on Kulasekara Azhwar's  Managalasaanam  to Lord Ranganatha through "இருளிரியச் சுடர்மணிக ளிமைக்கும்  நெற்றி இனத்துத்தி யணிபணமா யிரங்க ளார்ந்த  "Pasuram 

Divya Desa Managalasasanam Thiruvarangam - DD001 Andal Nachiyar Thirumozhi (607) 11.1

Divya Desa Managalasasanam  
Thiruvarangam - DD001 
Andal Nachiyar Thirumozhi (607)  11.1

Azhwars have done Managalasasanam for some Divya Desams very elaborately. For example all 11 Azhwars have sung in praise of Srirangam( Divya Desam 1), Ten Azhwars have sung in praise of Thiruvengadam ( Divya Desam 75) and Thiruparkadal ( Divya Desam 107). Managasasanam to as many as 67 Divydesams  was done by one of the eleven Azhwars only.

Mangalasasanam depending on how elaborate it is, covered the one or more of following aspects

• 1      Name of Divya desam directly or in a subtle way
• 
  
• 2      Name of Emperuman directly or in a subtle way
• 
  
• 3     Manobhavam of Azhwar who composed the pasuram
• 
  
• 4      References to events , Leelas in Vibhava Avatars
• 
  
• 5     References to Para, Vyuha and Antharyami forms                    of  Sriman Narayana
• 
  
• 6      References to 26 Thatwams ( Paramatma, Jeevatma,               Moola Prakruthi, Mahaan, Ahankaaram, Manasu, Kaalam     Five each of elements, attributes,  Indriyas and Senses)
• 
  
• 7      Divya Desa Vimana, Pushkarini etc
• 
  
• 8      Natural beauty of the Divya desam surroundings

The pasuram presented below is by Andal also known as Soodikoduththa Nachiyar. Andal was divine gifted daughter of  Periazhwar who brought her up in Bakthi claden environment. He was narrating the entire Bala Leelas of Krishna. Kothai was fully immersed in Lord Krishna and her bakthi to the Lord had so much depth that Kothai brought the Lord under control with her bakthi. Periazhwar had a Nanadavanam of his own and used to offer a variety of flowers every day as mala, which Andal used it on herself first before offering it to the Lord. Andal composed Thiruppavai and Nachiyar Thirumozhi bakthi laden pasurams on Lord Krishna.  

In this Nachiyar Thiumozhi pasuram " தாமுகக்கும் தம்கையில் சங்கமே போலாவோ " , Andal  expresses her disappointment and feelings arising out of the fact that Lord Ranganatha is ignoring her 

Andal who is upset with the fact that Lord Ranganatha had not cast a glance at her. She complains to the assembled ladies that the sangu bangles on her hand is slipping out of her hands as the hands have become thin because of suffering from separation from the Lord and Andal says " While Lord Ranganatha holds the sangu (conch) all the time in his hands , is it not fair for me to hold on to my bangle,If only the Lord reclining on Adhisesha had the compassion to care for me". Andal feels jealous about Adhisesha soley sharing Lord Ranganatha's companionship and describes him as one with fierce emitting fire" She even hints that if Lord Ranganatha is bent on resting on Adhisesha without caring for her, the Lord ought to have stayed backin Paramapadam.

Here is a presentaion on Andal's Managalasaanam  to Lord Ranganatha through "" தாமுகக்கும் தம்கையில் சங்கமே போலாவோ" Pasuram 

Divya Desa Managalasasanam Thiruvarangam - DD001 Periazhwar Thirumozhi(183) 7.2

Divya Desa Managalasasanam
 Thiruvarangam - DD001

Periazhwar Thirumozhi(183)  7.2

Azhwars have done Managalasasanam for some Divya Desams very elaborately. For example all 11 Azhwars have sung in praise of Srirangam( Divya Desam 1), Ten Azhwars have sung in praise of Thiruvengadam ( Divya Desam 75) and Thiruparkadal ( Divya Desam 107). Managasasanam to as many as 67 Divydesams  was done by one of the eleven Azhwars only

Mangalasasanam depending on how elaborate it is, covered the one or more of following aspects

• Name of Divya desam directly or in a subtle way
• Name of Emperuman directly or in a subtle way
• Manobhavam of Azhwar who composed the pasuram
• References to events , Leelas in Vibhava Avatars
• References to Para, Vyuha and Antharyami forms of Sriman Narayana
• References to 26 Thatwams ( Paramatma, Jeevatma, Moola Prakruthi, Mahaan, Ahankaaram, Manasu, Kaalam Five each of elements, attributes,  Indriyas and Senses)
• Divya Desa Vimana, Pushkarini etc
• Natural beauty of the Divya desam surroundings

The pasuram presented below is by Periazhwar also known as Vishnu Chiththan. Periazhwar who had a Nanadavanam of his own good used to offer a variety of flowers every day as mala, which of course Andal used it on herself first before offering it to the Lord. Periazhwar focused on Krishna and his pasurams to Lord Krishna.Even other Archaavatharams appeared as Lord Krishna to him. His entire Peria Thirumozhi is devoted to Krishnavatharam. 

In his "Aanirai Meikka" Thirumozhi and "Karuvadai Meghangal" 

pasuram, PeriaAzhwar probabaly imagines that Yashodha is 

using his Nandavanam and enticing Lord Krishna, with 

Jasmine flower. 

Here is a presentaion on Periazhwar's Managalasaanam  to Lord Ranganatha through "கருவுடை மேகங்கள் கண்டால்" Pasuram 

Divya Desa Managalasasanam Thiruvarangam - DD001 Nootrettu Thiruppathi Andhadhi Pasuram

Divya Desa Managalasasanam
 Thiruvarangam - DD001

Nootrettu Thiruppathi Andhadhi Pasuram

      ( Pillai Perumal Iyengar)

Azhwars have done Managalasasanam for some Divya Desams very elaborately. For example all 11 Azhwars have sung in praise of Srirangam( Divya Desam 1), Ten Azhwars have sung in praise of Thiruvengadam ( Divya Desam 75) and Thiruparkadal ( Divya Desam 107). Managasasanam to as many as 67 Divydesams  was done by one of the eleven Azhwars only

Mangalasasanam depending on how elaborate it is, covered the one or more of following aspects

• Name of Divya desam directly or in a subtle way
• Name of Emperuman directly or in a subtle way
• Manobhavam of Azhwar who composed the pasuram
• References to events , Leelas in Vibhava Avatars
• References to Para, Vyuha and Antharyami forms of Sriman Narayana
• References to 26 Thatwams ( Paramatma, Jeevatma, Moola Prakruthi, Mahaan, Ahankaaram, Manasu, Kaalam Five each of elements, attributes,  Indriyas and Senses)
• Divya Desa Vimana, Pushkarini etc
• Natural beauty of the Divya desam surroundings

The pasuram presented below is by Pillai Perumal Iyengar, who was a sishya of Paarasar Bhattar. Pillai Perumal Iyengar  had composed Ashta( eight) Prabhandhams. One of them is Notrettu Thiruppathi Andhadhi which had one pasuram each for each of the 108 Divya Desams. 

Here is a presentaion on Thiruvarangam Divya Desam by Pillai Perumal Iyengar

There is another eloquent Pasuram Sri Vedantha Desikan On Peria Kovil. To see a presentation on Please visit the link http://srimannarayana108.blogspot.com/2013/06/thiruvarangam-peria-kovil-desika.html