List of 108 Divya Desam Temples – The grace of Lord Vishnu is spread all over the country from the Himalayas to Kanyakumari. There are many temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu, also called Sthalams. Divya Desam Temples are the 108 Vishnu temples mentioned in the works of Tamil Azhwars (saints).
“Divya” means “premium” and “desam” means “place” (temple). Out of the 108 temples, 105 are in India, one is in Nepal and the last two are outside the earthly realms. The last two temples are Thirupalakadal and Paramapadam. Tirupalakadal is the ocean of milk and Paramapadam is Srivaikuntham where Lord Narayana resides.
The Divya Desams are worshipped by the 12 Azhwars in the Divya Prabandham, a collection of 4,000 Tamil verses. While most Divya Desams follow the Thenkalai method of worship, some follow Vadakalai in addition to others.
Divyadesams can be divided into 7 categories
1) Thondai Naadu temples
2) Chozha Naadu temples
3) Nadu Naadu Temples
4) Pandiya Naadu Temples
5) Malayala Naadu temples
6) Vadu Naadu Temples
7) Vinnulaga Thiruppathigal
In these Divyadesams, Lord Vishnu idols can be found in 3 positions
1) Kidantha Thirukkolam ( Sleeping Position ) – 27 Divya desams
2)Veetrirundha Thirukkolam ( Sitting Position ) – 21 Divya desams
3) Nindra Thirukkolam ( Standing Position ) – 60 Divya desams
In these 108 Divyadesams, Lord Hari Vishnu can be seen facing one of the four directions – East, North, South and West. On this basis, 108 Divyadesams can be classified as follows –
Towards the east direction – 79 Divyadesams
Towards the west direction – 19 Divyadesams
Towards the north direction – 3 Divyadesams
Towards the south direction – 7 Divyadesams
108 Divyadesams have great significance among Hindus. Below we are providing the names of all Divyadesams, hope you will like it.
List of 108 Divya Desam Temples (108 Divya Desam List)
North India and Andhra Pradesh
Tirumala Venkateswara Temple – AP
Ahobilam – AP
Muktinath, Saligramam, Nepal
Naimisaranya – UP
Mathura – UP
Gokul – UP
Raghunathji Temple – UTK
Badrinath temple -UTK
Jyotirmath (Joshimutt) – UTK
Ayodhya – UP
Dwarka – Gujarat
Malai Nadu
Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple
Thirukatkarai
Moozhikkalam
Tiruvalla
Thirukadithanam
Sengunroor
Thiruppuliyoor
Thiruvaaranvilai
Thiruvanvandoor
Thiru naavaay
Viththuvakkodu
Madurai
Thirumeyyam
Thirukoshtiyur
Koodal Azhagar Temple
Azhagar Kovil
Tirumogoor
Srivilliputhur
Tiruththangal
Thiruppullani
Kanchipuram
Tirukkacchi
Ashtabujakaram
Tiruvekkaa
Tiruththanka
Tiruvelukkai
Tirukalvanoor
Tiru oorakam
Tiru neeragam
Tiru kaaragam
Tirukaarvaanam
Tiru parameswara vinnagaram
Tiru pavala vannam
Tiru paadagam
Nilathingal Thundam Perumal temple
Thiruputkuzhi
Chennai
Thiruvallikeni
Thiruneermalai
Thiruvidandai
Thirukadalmallai
Thiruninravur
Thiruvallur
Thirukkadigai
Mayiladuthurai and Sirkazhi
Thiruvazhunthoor
Thiruindaloor
Kazheesirama Vinnagaram
Thirukkavalampadi
Thiruchsemponsey
Thiruarimeya Vinnagaram
Thiru Vanpurushothamam
Thiruvaikunda vinnagaram
Thirumanimadam
Thiruthevanartthogai
Thiruthetriyambalam
Thirumanikkoodam
Thiruvellakkulam
Thiruppaarththanpalli
Thalai Sanga Nanmathiyam
Thiruchsirupuliyur
Thiruvali-Thirunagari
Thanjavur
Thiruccithra kootam
Thirukkannangudi
Thirunagai
Thiru Thanjai
Thirukkoodaloor
Thiru Kavith Thalam
Thiru Adhanoor
Thirupullabhoothangudi
Thirukkudandhai
Thiruccherai
Thirunandipura Vinnagaram
Thiru Naraiyoor
Thiruvinnagar
Thiruvelliyangudi
Thirukkanamangai
Thirukkkannapuram
Thiruvahithipuram
Tirukkoilur
Thirukkandiyur
Trichy
Sri Rangam
Thirukkozhi
Thirukkarambanoor
Thiruvellarai
Thiru Anbil
Thirupper Nagar
Tirunelveli
Thiruvaramangai
Thirukkurungudi
Srivaikundam
Thiruvaragunamangai
Thiruppulingudi
Thirukkurugoor
Thirutthulaivillimangalam
Thirukkoloor
Thirukkulandhai
Thentirupperai
Kanyakumari
Thiruvattaru
Thiruvanparisaram
Vinnulagam (Outside the Earthly realm)
Thirupalkkadal
Paramapadam
Conclusion
The 108 Divya Desam temples represent the spiritual as well as cultural aspects of India. Each temple tells a unique story and visiting them is a journey of self-discovery filled with faith and devotion. These temples continue to be centres of religious significance, attracting devotees from across the world who seek peace and blessings in the divine abode of Lord Vishnu.