Sowmya Narayana, Thirukoshtiyur

Divya Desam tied to Ramanuja’s teaching of the ashtakshara.

दर्शन महत्व: Sri Vaishnava history stop between Madurai and Karaikudi.

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History

Sowmya Narayana at Thirukoshtiyur is a Divya Desam where Ramanuja is said to have taught the ashtakshara mantra from the temple tower to all, breaking caste secrecy. It sits between Madurai and Karaikudi.

Legends

• Ramanuja’s cry of ‘Om Namo Narayanaya’ from the vimana is the founding story of later Sri Vaishnava openness.