Srivilliputhur - ஸ்ரீவில்லிபுத்தூர்

This is the birthplace of Sri Andal, the Divine Child brought upby Vishnu Chittar (periya Alwar). The girl, by her insatiable love for and true devotion to Lord Ranganatha, decided that she would marry only the Lord.At the bidding of Lord Ranganatha, Andal was taken to Srirangam in a palanquin in bridal pomp and glory.She was led into the sanctum, where she merged with the Lord. Hence the main attraction at Srivilliputhur is the shrine of Lord Ranganatha and Andal where their images are installed in bridal attire. Garuda Alwar is enshrined by the side of Sri Ranganatha. Andal's devotional Tamil songs, known as Thiruppavai, are as popular as Meera's bhajans. The shrines of Vatapatrasayee (Vishnu reclining on Adi Sesha), Navaneeta Krishna and Srinivasa Perumal in Srivilliputhur are noteworthy.