Description
Sri Oppiliappan Temple is a temple dedicated to the Hindu God Vishnu, located near Thirunageswaram, a village on the outskirts of the Kumbakonam in the south indian state of Tamilnadu. It is counted as 60th among the 108 Divyadesams dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu is worshiped as Uppiliappan and his consort Lakshmi as Bhumi Devi.
History
The Temple is believed to be initiated by the Medieval Cholas of the late 8th century AD, with later contributions at different times from Thanjavur Nayaks.
Importance/Significance
As per Hindu legend, once Tulasi did penance to attain closeness to Lord Vishnu.Lord Vishnu gave a boon to the plant that his consort Lakshmi would appear under her lap in Tiruvinnagaram. Tulasi appeared in the place where the temple is located.
Festivals/Events/Gatherings