Vadivazhagiya nambi at Thiru-Anbil

Temple features:
Name of this place	Thiru-Anbil ( also known as Thiru Manduga-puri)
Deity in sanctum	Vadivazhagiya Nambi ( East facing standing pose)
Consort of Vishnu in sanctum	Azhgiya-valli Nachiyar
Deity for festivals	Sundrarajan
Consort for festivals	Azhagiyavalli
Tower is called	Tharaga-vimanam
Holi tank	Mandugathreertham and kollidom
Devotees who have seen the god here	Sivan, Brahma, and Urvasi
Devotional song sung on the deity by	Thirumazhisei alzhwar
Legend: Once Mandooga Rishi was in deep penance under the water in this place for many years. One day Doorvasar came to see the Rishi but he did not come out of the water. Sage doorvasa waited for many days. At last he lost his patience and cursed him that he should loose all the merits he earned in his penance and be changed as a frog. But Mandooga rishi did not know any thing about the curse. After a long time he noticed that he had become a frog in the water. Then the frog (Mandooga rishi) found out with its spitual power whatever had happened. Again he did penance to Lord Vishnu for many years. Lord Vishnu appeared before him and lifted the curse. The frog took its human form and Mandooga rishi attained ' moksham ' in this place. From that time this place is called Mandooga-Puri after the name of Sage Mandooga. There are many scriptures represented in sculptures here. This temple is an ancient one but in ruins now.   Om Namo Narayanaya Namaha   Location: This temple is 2 kms from Srirangam. Tamil Nadu. and walking distance from Toll-gate outside Thiruchi.                                           Home