History of the place

The Devas of the celestial world were defeated by Asuras (Demons) and driven away from their place. The devas surrendered to Lord Vishnu at Oushadhchalam and the Lord promised to help. The Asuras sought the help of Lord Shiva to win again. and the Lord also promised to help. When the Devas lost again, Lord Vishnu applied his discus (Chakrayudha) at the Asuras and killed them. When they surrendered at His feet, Lord Vishnu gave darshan as Brahmma, Vishnu and Shiva. As the Lord was the captain of the Devas, hence the name Devanatha. Adisesha built a town for the Lord which is nown called Thiru Ahindi (Adisesha) Puram (place) - Thiruvaheendipuram.

Saints who worshiped

Mangalasasanam by Thirumangai Azhwar and Acharya Maha Desikan. This is the 42nd temple out of the 108 divya desams.

Speciality of this temple

The Lord Perumal is under the Suddha Satwa Vimana and the temple conducts 6 pujas a day according to Vaishnava rules. Thiruvaheendipuram was constructed by Adishesha (the divine serpernt). As Lord Brahmma did penance here, this place is known as Brahmmachalam. The Garuda Nadhi that flows here is considered equaivalent to Holy Ganges. As a piece of Sanjeevi mount fell here (when Hanuman carried to Lanka), this place is also called Oushadhachalam. Lord Lakshmi Hayagriva temple here is the first ever temple raised for the Lord Hayagreeva. Acharya Vedanta Desikan had this Lord's darshan and was granted several boons. Lord Perumal was thirsty and ordered Garuda to bring water. As Garuda delayed, Adisesha struck the ground with his tail and created a spring and offered water. Hence the name Sesha Theertham. Sri Desikan had written many books on Lord.

Pariharam

People pray here for economic stability, children, health and longevity. Those afflicted with Rahu and Ketu doshas pray here. Those unable to fulfil their prayer commitment at Thirupathi can do it here.

Pariharam Procedure

People put jaggery, salt, milk and pepper in the temple's well seeking panacea cure for all ailments. Tulsi garlands and lighting of ghee lamps are also practised along with Thirumanjanam, abishekam, Annadanam and pure white garments to Lord are offered.