History and tradition
- Architecture
- Dravidian architecture
- First attested
- 9th century
Hymn
The pasuram is not yet recorded.
Vaishnava temple
Thiruarimeya Vinnagaram
திருஅரிமேய
Thiruarimeya Vinnagaram, Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, India
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Vishnu as Kudamudakoothan
Consort Amrudhagadavalli
Vaishnava temple
Krishna Temple
200px|left|thumb|Image of the [[vimana (shrine)|vimanam]] The legend of all the eleven temples of Tirunangur are closely associated with each other. As per legend, the Hindu god Shiva started dancing in fury at this place after the death of his consort Sati due to the yajna (sacrifice) of Daksha. Each time his lock of hair touched the ground, there were eleven other forms of Shiva who appeared. The celestial deities were worried that if the dance continues, it would result in decimation of entire creations. They prayed to Vishnu for help, who appeared at this place. On seeing Vishnu, Shiva's anger was reduced and he requested Vishnu to appear in eleven forms like he did. On his request, Vishnu appeared in eleven different forms at Tirunangur. The eleven places where Vishnu appeared are believed to be where the eleven temples in Tirunangur are located. Arimeya Vinnagaram literally translates to the place where Hari (another name of Vishnu) resides. It is believed that sage Uthanga performed his penance at this place. There is another local legend that Govardana (Vishnu) descended here at the request of Shiva.
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