The order of the ancient concept of Dashavataras has been interpreted to be reflective of modern Darwinian evolution- it is the theory of evolution told as a story, written between 12-14,000 years ago. All avatars have appeared except Kalki, who will appear at the end of the Kali Yuga. The list of included avatars varies across sects and regions. Vishnu is said to descend in the form of an avatar to restore balance in the world. Bus and auto facilities are available from Sri Rangam.The Dashavatara refers to the ten Primary incarnations of Lord Vishnu, the god of preservation. Temple Location:Dasavatharam temple is on the Melur Road in Srirangam (half a kilometer North West of Lord Ranganatha temple) Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. On Special Occasions timings might differ. Temple Timings:Morning Timings : 07:00 AM to 10:00 AM The temple has this story behind it – the Dasavatharam Temple, now standing majestically on the banks of Kollidam River gracing His devotees. Pleased with his services, Lord granted him darshan in all forms of His incarnation. Great Vaishnavite Saint Tirumangai Azhwar supervised personally the construction of Srirangam temple including Rajagopuram and the compound wall. His incarnations are meant to make nobles happy. Lord Sri Krishna declared that His incarnations were to establish the rule of Dharma and the nobles and to destroy Adharma and the wicked – Parithranaya Sadhoonam, vinachayacha dushkrutham, Darma samsthapanarthaya Sambavami yuge yuge. Sri Dasavatharam Temple Main Deities - Krishna & Kalki Avatar In the 2nd tier below the Vimanam, there is a sculpture of Lakshmi Narasimha as well as an Oonjal Chain- an indication that there may have been an Oonjal Utsavam at this temple. Also, there are 10 Kalasam for the 10 Dasavatharam Idols, another unique feature at this temple. The rectangular shaped Vimanam at the Dasavatharam temple is special.
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The walls of the Dasavatharam Sannidhi, the Prakarams and the structure of the tower are an indication of the history of this temple. One of his legs is seen grounded while the other is up in a dance posture. Lord Krishna is seen as Navaneetha Natya Kannan holding butter in one hand. On the pedestal of the Utsava deity is Garuda who is surrounded by 8 different statues. Lakshmi Narayana is seen with his left hand around Thaayar. Sri Dasavatharam Temple Main Deities - Rama & Balarama Avatar Sri Dasavatharam Temple Main Deities - Vamana & Parashurama Avatar Accordingly, the Lord displayed all his 10 prominent Avatars including the Kalki Avataar. The story goes that Lord Ranganatha was pleased with Thirumangai’s efforts in constructing the huge walls and is said to have granted his wish of displaying the 10 Avataarams all at one place. Those facing problems through these planets visit the temple on birth star days pray to Lords for relief. Matsya rules over Kethu Koorma-Saturn Varaha-Rahu Narasimha-Mars Vamana-Jupiter Parasurama-Venus Sri Rama-Sun Balarama-Mandhi a sub-planet and Sri Krishna-Moon. Each Avatar of Lord Vishnu is linked to a planet. Sri Dasavatharam Temple Main Deities - Varaha & Narasimha Avatarĭevotees flood the temple seeking relief from adverse planetary effects. Sri Dasavatharam Temple Main Deities - Matsya & Kurma Avatar Lord Lakshminarayana, worshipped by Azhwars is the procession deity of the temple.
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Commander of the Vishnu army Viswaksena also is in the sanctum. Kalki has sword and the Kedaya a disc to prevent enemy’s sword. Lord Sri Krishna is in a dancing form with butter in one hand. Vamana Avatara (dwarf brahmmachari) is with an umbrella. In the sanctum sanctorum, Lord Vishnu’s incarnations - Matsya (Fish), Koorma (Tortoise), Varaha (Swine with one horn on the nose) and Narasimha are with disc and conch only without any other weapons. The temple is administered by Ahobilam Mutt. One can see Matysa, Koorma, Varaha and Narasimha Moolavar deities with conch and chakra at this temple. It was here that the last of the Azhvars, Thirumangai Azhvaar, stayed to build the huge walls of the Ranganatha temple. It is believed that this temple is very ancient, over 1000 years old and is popularly called as Dasavatharam Sannidhi, Srirangam. The only temple for all the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu is located on the banks of Coloroon (Kollidam) river, half a kilometer North West of Lord Ranganatha temple, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India.