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 Nathan Koil, also known as
“Nandipura Vinnagaram”, is situated at about 7 kms from Kumbakonam, to the
South near Korukkai. One of the 108 abodes of Lord Vishnu (Divyadesam) Nathan
Koil is under the control of Nanguneri Sri Vanamamalai Mutt.
Legend
Goddess Mahalakshmi desired to be
with Lord Vishnu always and hence descended on earth and did penance, praying
Lord Vishnu facing east in “Shenbagaranyam” – forest filled with the scented
“Shenbaga” flowers,
where Nathan Koil is situated. Lord Vishnu, accepting the
prayers of Goddess Mahalakshmi, appeared to Her on a Friday in the growing
phase of the moon (Sukhlapaksham) in the Tamil month of “Iyppasi” (Oct-Nov).
“Navasukravara archana”, that is
archana on 9 Fridays, is being performed to Shenbagavalli Thayar to beget all
wealth and the desires in life. Pujas and Offerings prepared using green grams
for 9 nine Fridays is believed to beget all wishes and desires in one’s life.
Special pujas to beget wealth, higher education, employment and to get married
are offered to the Goddess here.
Ashtami, the eighth day after new moon or full moon is auspicious
for the Goddess here and special pujas are conducted for Shenbagavalli Thayar
on all Ashtami days. Pujas are offered for 8 Ashtami days to beget wealth and
happiness. “Neidheepam” is offered to the Goddess on Ashtami days.
The Lord here, known as
Jagannathan or Bhoga Srinivasan is in sitting posture, along with consorts
Sridevi and Bhoodevi. Nathan Koil is considered a “pariharasthalam” for Moon,
one of the navagrahas, and hence pujas to appease Moon and for “Chandradosham”
are performed to the Lord here on Mondays.
Sri Sooktha Homam performed on 8
Sukhlapaksha Ashtami Days are believed to beget wealth, prosperity, happiness
and all desires & wishes in life. Sri Sooktha Homam is performed with lotus
flowers and honey.
Thirumangai Azhvar has sung 10
paasurms here. Lord has appeared here for Nandi and King Sibi. The Lord here
has appeared to the prayers of Nandi to get rid of his sins and disease, which
were inflicted by the “saapam” of the dwarapalakas of Lord Vishnu.
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