Sri Vadabathrasayee Temple, is a Lord Vishnu temple in Srivilliputhur town near Rajapalayam in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the 108 divya desam which means the abode of Lord Vishnu in earth. The temple Lord Vishnu was worshipped by Periyalwar and Andal.
The temple has two parts – Andal temple and Vadabathrasayee temple. The temple has sculptures which are similar to Vijayanagara period. The temple is believed to be constructed during 7th century AD.
According to legends, the temple finds mention in Varaha Puranam.
108 Divya Desam
This temple is one of the important Divya Desam in this earth known as Bhuloka Vaikuntam- abode of Vishnu on earth. Various Alwars have composed poems on Lord Vishnu – 6500 years back according to legends. Their composition of poems on Lord Vishnu temples all over India is known as Divya Prabandham which was compiled in 9th century.
