DD019 Thirukkannapuram Krishanaaranya Divya Desa Mahima

DD019  Thirukkannapuram 

Krishnaaranya Divya Desa Mahima 

Here is song on the Mahima of Thirukkannapuram Divya Desa Perumal.

Divya Desa Mangalasasanam Thirukkannangudi - DD020 Thirumangai Azhwar Peria Thirumozhi 1748(9.1.1)

Divya Desa Mangalasasanam  
Thirukkannangudi - DD020

Thirumangai Azhwar Peria Thirumozhi 1748(9.1.1)

Azhwars have done Mangalasasanam 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 by 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.

In this Peria Thirumozhi Pasuram "வங்கமா முந்நீர் வரிநிறப் பெரிய வாளர வினணை மேவி,   " , Thirumangai Azhwar performs Mangalasasanam to the Lord of Thirukkannagudi as well pays tribute to the learned devotees of Thirukkannagudi engaged in the services to the Lord of Thirukkannangudi. Thirumangai Azhwar says " Lord Sriman Narayana who is resting on the shining Adhisesaha with bright stripes, in the milky ocean, has also taken up Archavatar at Thirukkannapuram Divya Desam, which is well served by learned Brahmins,  well versed in six angas of Vedam namely Seeksha, Vyaakarna, Chandas, Niruktham, Jyothisham and Kalpam, Four Vedas namely Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharvana, Five Yagnas  namely Bhramma, Deva, Bhootha, Pithru and Manushya , and Literature off-shoot of Vedams. These Brahmins are steady in their devotion to Lord of Thirukkanangudi."

Here is a presentation on Mangalasasanam to Lord of        Thirukkannangudi through Thirumangai Azhwar's Peria Thirumozhi pasuram  "வங்கமா முந்நீர் வரிநிறப் பெரிய வாளர வினணை மேவி,  "

Divya Desa Managalasasanam Thirukkannapuram DD019 Nammazhwar's Thiruvaaimozhi (3600) Pasuram 9.10.5

Divya Desa Managalasasanam   
Thirukkannapuram DD019  
Nammazhwar's Thiruvaaimozhi (3600) Pasuram 9.10.5

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 Thiruvaaimozhi pasuram "சாணாமாகும் தனதாளா டைந்தார்க் கெல்லாம் ", Nammazhwar performs Mangalasasanam to the Lord of Thirukkannapuram. Nammazhrwar says " Oh Lord of Thirukannapuram!  For all those who make unqualified surrender and take refuge,  You are the one that bestows liberation and take them to Vaikundam. You are the presiding Lord at Thirukannapuram Divya Desam. You are personification of Love."

Here is a presentation on Nammazhwar's Mangalasaanam  to Lord of Thirukkannapuram through "சாணாமாகும் தனதாளா டைந்தார்க் கெல்லாம்" Pasuram 

Divya Desa Mangalasasanam Thirukkannapuram - DD019 Thirumangai Azhwar Peria Thirumozhi 1702(8.6.5)

Divya Desa Mangalasasanam  
Thirukkannapuram - DD019

Thirumangai Azhwar Peria Thirumozhi 1702(8.6.5)

Azhwars have done Mangalasasanam 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 by 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.

In this Peria Thirumozhi Pasuram "ஆமை யாகி அரியாகி அன்ன மாகி அந்தணர்தம் ஓம மாகி,   " , Thirumangai Azhwar performs Mangalasasanam to the Lord of Thirukkannapuram. Thirumangai Azhwar says " The Lord who took koorma avatar as tortoise, The Lord who took the man-lion form in Nrisimha avatar, The Lord who took the form of swan, The Lord who is recpient of offerings in Yaga and Homam, The Lord who existed prior to Pralayam,The Lord who took Rama avatar and cut off the hands and heads of Ravana, the leader of Lanka surrounded by sea on all sides and well protected by huge forts and the Lord considered as the father of Manmadhan (Kaaman) is regarded as the Archavatara Lord of Thirukannapuram and let us offer our prayers to the Lord of Thirukannapuram. 

Here is a presentation on Mangalasasanam to Lord of        Thirukkannapuram through Thirumangai Azhwar's Peria Thirumozhi pasuram  "ஆமை யாகி அரியாகி அன்ன மாகி அந்தணர்தம் ஓம மாகி,  "

Divya Desa Managalasasanam Thirukkannapuram - DD019 Kulasekara Azhwar's Perumal Thirumozhi (719) 8.1

Divya Desa Managalasasanam  
Thirukkannapuram - DD019 

Kulasekara Azhwar's Perumal Thirumozhi (719)  8.1

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 " மன்னுபுகழ் கெளசலைதன் மணிவயிறு வாய்த்தவனே  " , Kulasekara Azhwar  performs Mangalasasanam to the Lord of Thirukannapuram. Kulasekar Azhwar visualizes the Lord of Thirukannapuram as child Rama and sings a lullaby. Kulasekara Azhwar singing the glory of Rama says " You are one that came out of the sacred womb of mother Kausalya. You are the one who shattered the ten heads of Ravana, the king of Lanka. You are the Lord of Thirukannapuram Divya Desam with broad, strong and huge walls on all four sides. You are the one shining like a Blue gem.  You are my sweet Lord blessing me with all my wants. Oh Lord Raghava!
I sing a llulaby for you."

Here is a presentaion on Kulasekara Azhwar's  Mangalasasanam  to Lord of Thirukannapuram Divya Desam  through "மன்னுபுகழ் கெளசலைதன் மணிவயிறு வாய்த்தவனே  "Pasuram 

Divya Desa Managalasasanam Thirukkannapuram - DD019 Andal Nachiyar Thirumozhi (535) 4.2

Divya Desa Managalasasanam  
Thirukkannapuram - DD019 
Andal Nachiyar Thirumozhi (535)  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 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 " காட்டில் வேங்கடம் கண்ண புரநகர்" , Andal performs Mangalasasanam to the Lord of Thirukannapuram. Andal says that Lord Sriman Narayana enjoying the comforts of Vaikundam served by Nithyasuris and Devas, comes to this world taking Archavathar out of love for his devotees forsaking all comforts of Vaikundam. Lord Sriman Narayana in His archavathar is a resident of Divya Desams Thiruvengadam (in the midst of forest) and Thirukannapuram( a city). He also took Vamana Avatar out of his own Sankalpa. Andal says the Lords of Thiruvengadam and Thirukannapuram came running with eagarness to seek her companionship and are waiting. Andal prays that she be blessed with the closeness of these Lords.

Here is a presentaion on Andal's Mangalasaanam  to Lord of Thirukannapuram Divya Desam through "காட்டில் வேங்கடம் கண்ண புரநகர்" Pasuram 

Divya Desa Mangalasasanam Thirukkannapuram - DD019 Periazhwar Thirumozhi(71) 1.6.8

Divya Desa Mangalasasanam  Thirukkannapuram - DD019

Periazhwar Thirumozhi(71)  1.6.8

Azhwars have done Mangalasasanam 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). Mangasasanam 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 this pasuram "உன்னையும் ஒக்கலையில் கொண்டு" , Periazhwar performs Mangalasasanam to the Lord of Thikkannapuram. Periazhwar says " Oh Lord of Thirukkannapuram! You are the one residing at Thirukurungudi and Thiruvellarai Divya Desam. You are the king of Thirumaliruncholai surrounded Concrete walls. You are the one that removesall my hurdles. You are the Lord of Seven worlds" 


Periazhwar visualizes hmself as Yashodha and the Lord Of Thirukkanapuram as a five year old child Krishna in his second stage of Childhood known as Sengkeerai. Children play in this Sengkeerai stage, by raising one leg up and bending the other leg with both hands on the floor with facing  up. Periazhwar uses the terminlogy "செங்கீரை ஆடுக". Periazhwar wants the young women of Gokulam ( who carry Lord Krishna in their hips to their homes) and the onlookers be happy seeing the Child Krishna to play Sengkeerai. Learned people witnessing the Sengeerai should compose poems. Also just to please mother Yasodha Child Krishna is requested to play Sengkeerai.

Here is a presentation on Periazhwar's Mangalasasanam  to Lord of Thirukannpuram   through "உன்னையும் ஒக்கலையில் கொண்டு"Pasuram.