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Vaishnava temple
Thiruneermalai, Tambaram
திருநீர்மலை
Thiruneermalai, Tambaram, Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, India
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Overview
Vishnu as Neervanna
Consort Animamalar Mangai
Vaishnava temple
thumb|224x224px|Flag staff at Sri Ranganathaswamy temple on hill top According to this temple's regional legend, this site is referred to as Toyatri, meaning a mountain surrounded by water. Thiruneermalai, the modern Tamil name also means a sacred mountain surrounded by water. Among the eight sacred Vishnu temples where he manifested himself called the Ashta Svayam Vyaktha Kshetram. According to regional legend, Sage Valmiki, after composing the epic Ramayana, worshipped Ranganatha at the top of the hill. When he came downhills, he wanted to receive a theophany of Rama, who appeared for the devotee. Lakshmi appeared as Sita, Adi Shesha appeared as Lakshmana, Vishnu's conch, the Panchajanya as Bharatha, his discus, the Sudarshana Chakra as Shatrughna, and Garuda in the form of Hanuman. As per a legend, the poet-saint Thirumangai Alvar was held up in the top of the mountain for six months as the place was surrounded by water. Thirumangai Alvar has glorified the temple highlighting the unique aspect of the temple where Vishnu is seen in four different poses of Standing (Neervana Perumal), Lying (Sriranganathar), Sitting (Narasimha) and walking (Trivikrama). Bhoothath Alvar also composed hymns praising the temple.
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