Sri Thamaraiyaal Kelvan Temple (Thiruparthanpalli)

Sri Thamaraiyaal Kelvan Temple at Thiruparthanpalli is one of the eleven Divya Desams in the Thirunangur cluster near Sirkazhi, praised by Thirumangai Azhwar in the Divya Prabandham. The deity's name "Thamaraiyaal Kelvan" means "the Husband of Thamaraiyaal (Lakshmi, the lotus-born)," emphasizing the inseparable bond between Vishnu and Sri (Lakshmi) — a foundational concept in Sri Vaishnavism where the Divine Couple together grant liberation. The temple name "Parthanpalli" means "the resting place of Partha (Arjuna)," connecting this shrine to the Mahabharata tradition where Arjuna rested here. This dual association with Lakshmi-Narayana and the Gita tradition makes Thiruparthanpalli a richly layered pilgrimage destination within the Thirunangur cluster.