Lord Ranga of Srirangam acceded to Thondaradipodi’s request for a special darshan in this ancient 1,000-year-old temple in Mandangudi is referred to as ‘Varam Tharum’ Perumal .
Moolavar: Ranganatha facing East is seen in a standing posture
Goddess: Ranganayaki Thaayar
Utsavar: Varan Tharum Perumal
Azhwar: Thondaradipodi Azhwar is seen facing South.
In a separate sannidhi, Thondaradipodi Azhwar is seen alongside the deities of two different divyadesams – Lord Srinivasa of Tirupati and Lord Soundararajan of Thiru Maaliruncholai (Azhagar Koil). The story goes that both of them had heard of the thiruppalliezhuchi verses sung in praise of Ranganatha and driven by the desire to listen more such verses made a trip to Thiru Mandangudi.
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