Religious significance Thiruvazhmarban temple

soma theertham, temple tank, considered have curative medicinal powers

thiruvazhmarban temple revered in nalayira divya prabhandam, 7th–9th century vaishnava canon, nammazhwar. temple classified divyadesam, 1 of 108 vishnu temples mentioned in book. during 18th , 19th centuries, temple finds mention in several works 108 tirupathi anthathi divya kavi pillai perumal aiyangar.

as per hindu legend, nammazhwar, prominent azhwar saint 9th century born in thirupathisaram. there other accounts, place birthplace thirukurukur (modern day alwarthirunagiri) in southernmost region of tamil country. sources consider have been princely family, although of shudra status. believed born enlightened baby never cried or suckled , never opened eyes. child did not respond no external stimuli , parents carried him in golden cradle tirupathisaaram , left him @ feet of deity of sri adhinathar in alwarthirunagari. child got , climbed hole in tamarind tree, sat in lotus position, , began meditate. in state sixteen years when tamil poet , scholar in north india named madhurakavi alvar saw bright light shining south, , followed until reached tree boy residing. madhurakavi asked divine question on existence boy responded if soul identifies body, body if serves divine, stay in vaikunta , think of god. boy named nammazhwar , went on recite verses, recorded madhurakavi , later went on compiled nalayira divya prabhandam along works of other azhwars.