Sacred temples glorified through the Mangalasasanam of the Azhwars are known as Divya Desams, said Akkarakani Srinidhi in a discourse. The very purpose of our birth is to render kainkaryam (selfless service) to the Lord. Our service to the Lord can be offered in three ways — through the mind, speech and body. Tiruvallikeni Divya Desam is also known as Brindaranyam, meaning “the sacred Tulasi forest.” The temple tank is called Kairaveni Pushkarani, which contains five sacred tirthas — Indra Tirtha, Meena Tirtha, Soma Tirtha, Agni Tirtha and Vishnu Tirtha. The temple houses five principal sanctums: Lord Parthasarathy, Lord Ranganatha, Lord Rama, Lord Narasimha (Thelliya Singar), and Lord Gajendra Varada. The greatness of this sacred kshetram is described by Lord Shiva Himself to sage Narada, and the Brahmanda Purana dedicates 10 chapters to its glory.The first chapter explains the greatness of Brindaranyam, the sacred Tulasi forest. The second and third chapters narrate the eminence of Vedavalli Thayar and Her divine marriage with the Lord. The fourth, fifth, and sixth chapters describe the origin and glory of the Thelliya Singar (Narasimha) shrine. The seventh chapter records the sanctum of Lord Rama. The eighth chapter explains the glory of Lord Parthasarathy and Lord Gajendra Varadaraja, while the ninth and tenth chapters describe the sanctity of the Kairavini Pushkarani. Each sanctum has its own unique significance. Lord Ranganatha manifested for sages Bhrigu and Markandeya; Lord Rama appeared before sage Madhuman; Lord Gajendra Varadaraja blessed sage Saptaroma; and Lord Narasimha (Thelliya Singar) granted darshan to sages Atri and Jajali in this kshetra. The presiding deity is Venkata Krishna, while the processional deity is Lord Parthasarathy. According to scriptures, the processional deity was consecrated by sage Vyasa. Published - August 01, 2026 05:59 am IST