Thulukka Nachiyar
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| Thulukka Nachiyar | |
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Princess Of Srirangam | |
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| Other names | Bibi Nachiyar |
| Affiliation | Sri Vaishnavism, Lakshmi, Devi |
| Abode | Srirangam |
| Festivals | Vaikuntha Ekadashi |
| Consort | Ranganatha |
Thulukka Nachiyar, also known by her epithet Bibi Nachiyar,[1] was a muslim princess who became a Hindu goddess. She is one of the chief goddesses of the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Srirangam. She is the consort of Ranganatha, the tutelary deity of Srirangam.[2] The princess since becoming a goddess is regarded as a manifestation of Lakshmi, while Ranganatha is considered as a manifestation of Vishnu.[3]
Thullaka Nachiyar was born in Srirangam into a Muslim family, and she converted to Hinduism after falling in love with lord Sri Ranganatha.
History[edit]
Temples with a large stone deity on the altar generally have a smaller deity called the utsava-murti ("festival form"), who leaves the temple for processions and festivals.[citation needed]
Features[edit]
In the Arjuna mandapa next to the sanctum of Ranganatha, there is a painting of Thulukka Nachiyar.[4] Also the temple annually celebrates the ritual enactment of the wedding of Ranganatha and Thulukka Nachiyar.[4]
Though Thulukka Naachiyaar is worshipped as an idol at Melkote, her face is however, covered with a veil, just like any other respectable Muslim woman. If one observes closely, we can see that her facial features cannot be distinguished distinctly. Thirumaaliruncholai is the other famous temple which acknowledges the legend of Thulukka Naachiyaar. Every year when Azhagar visits Madurai during the Chithirai Thiruvizha, he spends a night at Vandiyur with Thulukka Naachiyaar. Surprisingly, there is no shrine associated with the Naachiyaar at Vandiyur. The birth of this custom can be traced to the early 1300s, when the Muslims of the region welcomed Azhagar into their midst with much fireworks and celebrations every year. Pleased with their hospitality, Azhagar stayed with them for the night and departed for Madurai the next morning.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ↑ Valli, K. V. Bibi Nachiyar: Muslim Princess Enshrined As A Deity In The Melkote Temple. Search this book on
- ↑ Valli, K. V. Tulukka NAcciyAr: "The Muslim Princess, Who fell in Love with Bhagavan Shree Vishnu". Search this book on
- ↑ Kumar, P. Pratap (1997). A Muslim princess in a temple. Scholars Press. p. 81. ISBN 978-0-7885-0199-9. Search this book on
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Chaudhuri, Supriya (2021-08-19). Religion and the City in India. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-000-42901-5. Search this book on
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