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108 Dhivya Desam - Thiruppernagar

Location : Koyiladi near Lalgudi
Perumaal : Appakkudattaan
Thaayaar : Indra Devi, Kamaladevi
Theertham : Indra Theertham, Kollidam

Paasuram : Periyazhwar, Thirumangai, Thirumazhisai, Nammazhwar
Vimaanam : Indra Vimanam
Travel Base : Thiruchirappalli

Description: This Dhivyadesam is located at a distance of about 10km from Lalgudi near Thiruchirappalli.

Deities: Vishnu is referred to as Appakkudattaan or Appalaa Ranganathar; the sanctum enshrining Vishnu in a reclining posture, faces West. The image of Appakkudattaan, blessing Upamanya Muni, holds a pot. Legend has it that Upamanyu Muni and Paraasarar were blessed by Vishnu here.

The Temple: This is a temple built at an elevation on a hill by name Indragiri. With 2 prakarams, it covers an area of about 2.5 acres, and has a rajagopuram of great workmanship.

Festivals: Vaikuntha Ekadasi, and the annual Panguni Bhramotsavam are celebrated here.

Thirumazhisai Azhwar refers to seven shrines featuring Vishnu in a reclining position   - Thirukkudandai, Thiruvegkaa, Thiruvallur, Thiruvarangam, Thiruppernagar, Anbil and Thirupparkadal in a paasuram.