Thiruvelliyangudi has been existing since Four Yugas and was named as Brahmaputram in Satya Yuga, Parasharam in Thredhayuga, Saindranagaram in Dhwapara Yuga and now in Kali Yuga it is worshipped as Bhargavapuram. Garudalwar in Raising Posture with Four hands Holding the Lord Vishnu's Divine Weapons Conch and the Discus in his hands - Mayan, father of Mandothari, The Demon Ravanan’s wife, was a renowned Sculptor for Danavas as Viswakarma for Devas. After constructed many stunning places for Danavas, mayan desired to build a worship place for Sree Rama as he was very fond of Him. As guided by Lord Brahma Devar, Mayan came to Thiruvelliyangudi and underwent a severe penance praying towards Lord Maha Vishnu here. By seeing his deep devotion, the Almighty got admired and provided Mayan His Darshan. Mayan not yet satisfied as he wanted to worship Him as Sree Rama. The compassionate Almighty instantaneously granted his wish. He asked Garudan to hold His Divine weapons Conch and Discus and offered darshan to Mayan as Lord Kolavilli Rama with His Bow and Arrows in His hands. 

Chathurbuja Kalgarudan

Unlike in any other Vishnu temples and Divyadesams, devotees can worship Periya Thiruvadi Garudalwar blessing with four hands holding Conch and the Discus in his hands. This is the only one temple in this world where Garuda blessing in the rising posture with four hands and worshipped as Chathurbuja Garudan ( Chaturbuja means Four Hands ). Prathyakshanam in Thiruvelliyangudi Divyadesam was offered to Sukracharyar, Indran, Lord Brahma Devar, Margandeyar, Mayan ( Father of Mandodhari – Demon Ravanan’s Wife ), Saint Parasarar and Goddess Bhoodevi. Vimnanam is being worshipped as Pushkalavartha Vimanam. Rama Navami, Gokulashtami, Navarathri, Thirukarthigai and Vaikunda Ekadasi are the festivals being celebrated here in a very grand manner.

Vamana Avatar and Sukracharyar

Vamana Avatar and Sukracharyar - While the Emperor Mahabali was donating 3 steps to Lord Vamana, in the guise of a small Brahmin Boy, Shukracharya, Guru of Mahabali identified that the boy was Lord Maha Vishnu and came to destroy the King. He instructed Mahabali not to donate the steps as he promised and also informed that the boy was none other than the Almighty. But Mahabali denied, told his guru that he would be happy if he get killed by the Almighty and started donating. Those days it was a practice that a person will donate by his words along with pouring a holy water from a Kamandalam ( A Small Kettle ) three times. To stop the donation, Sukracharya became a small insect, went into the kettle and blocked the mouth of the kettle. Lord Vishnu understood what happened and plucked a small grass from the land and pierced into the mouth of the Kettle. Being a small insect Skukracharya lost his eye sight and fell down from the kettle. Then the donation was offered and finally Mahabali was destroyed by Lord Vishnu as Vamanan. Later Sukracharya came here to Thiruvelliyangudi, underwent a penance towards Lord Maha Vishnu and got back his eyesight. Hence Thiruvelliyangudi is being worshipped as Sree Vishnava Sukra Dhosha Sthalam. Thiruvelliyangudi is about 20 kms from Kumbakonam on the way to Aaduturai. Another way is to reach via the village called Thirupanandhal.

Kolavilli Raman - Nethra Murthy

Once when Sree Rama was sleeping with His head on the Lap of Sitadevi in Chitrakoodam, Jayandan, son of Indran misbehaved with Sita Devi. He took a form of a Crow and pecked her beacuse of which a drop of her blood fell on Sree Rrama. Angered Rama took a Grass ( Dharbai ), used HIS fingers as a Bow and shot the Grass at the Crow. The Grass started to chase the Crow. At last with no other go, Jayandan, in guise of a Crow surrendered to the feet of Sita Devi and sought for the forgiveness. As Sree Rama used His delicate fingers as a Bow, HE is being worshipped as Kola Villi Raman. ( Kola - Posture, Vil - a Bow ). Sree Periyavachan Pillai - One of the great Vaishnavaite scholars Sri Periyavacchan Pillai was born in Senganur a place close to Thiruvelliyangudi. It is believed that by worshipping Sri Kolavilli Raman here that HE would provide the devotees equivalent to worship Lord Maha Vishnu in All His 108 Divya Desams. As Sukracharya got back his eye sight here, it is believed that still he resides here with the Almighty in the form of Light that burns around the clock, called as Nethra Deepam and here Perumal is also being worshipped as Nethra Murthy. Nethram means Eye. This is the temple where the Almighty preserve the Eye Sight of His devotees.