Divya Desams refer to
the 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in the works of the Tamil Azhvars
(saints). Divya in the Tamil language indicates "premium" and Desam
indicates "place" (temple). Of the 108 temples, 105 are located in
India, one in Nepal and two outside of the Earthly realms. Most of the Divya
Desams in Tamil Nadu follow the Thenkalai tradition. This includes the
important temples of Srirangam and Triplicane.
The Divya Desams are revered
by the 12 Azhvars in the Divya Prabandha, a collection of 4,000 Tamil verses.
Lord Shiva, the other major deity in Hinduism, is similarly associated with the
Paadal Petra Sthalams, 275 Shiva temples which are praised in the Tevaram canon
by the 63 Nayanars.
Here, for your ready
reference, is the catalog of the videos, in alphabetical order, grouped
under the following categories: Divya desams, abhimana
kshetrams, Azhwars/Acaryas and Music.
100 links are in the attached file. Just click the link and see the video on line.
Route Maps are also attached as PDF file.
as received
Trichy Prasannan
