“S o, when Lord Brahma came to know about this he became worried as it was difficult for him to see his creation being on the verge of destruction. After a long search for a solution, Lord Brahma saw King Ripunjay who was dedicatedly engrossed in the penance. Being pleased by him, Lord Brahma renamed him to King Divodas and requested him to take the world under his throne and save the humanity. King agreed with this but he had one condition that he wanted to rule peacefully without intervention, so that he could reform the dharma without any disturbance. Therefore, he wished that all Gods and Godly entities should remain in the heaven only and should not return to land. Lord Brahma also kept a condition that King should be an excellent administrator and that every person staying in his kingdom or visiting his kingdom should be treated well with proper religious pursuits. King agreed.

On the command of Lord Brahma, all Gods left to the heaven. But, it was not easy for Lord Brahma to ask Lord Shiva to leave Kashi and go to heaven as Kashi is believed to be one of the favourite places of Lord Shiva. So, when being pleased with the prayers of Mandaranchal , Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and Mandaranchal asked Lord Shiva to reside upon him along with Goddess Parvati and his family as a boon, finding right time to aware Lord Shiva about King Divodas’ condition, Lord Brahma told Lord Shiva that how King Divodas can save humanity and about King’s condition that all gods should leave to heaven. As Lord Shiva could not deny the request of Lord Brahma, so he also left to Mandaranchal from Kashi. As per his condition, King Divodas took the throne and worked vigorously to bring order in the decaying world. With the favours obtained from Lord Brahma, king established a rule so flawless that was never seen before. Under his regime, his subjects prospered and justice flourished.

As time passed, Lord Shiva desired to again come back to his own city Kashi. But due to Brahma’s boon to Divodasa, he was unable to set feet in Kashi. Soon Lord Shiva came to know that other gods too are unable to stay in Kashi. Not happy with this kind of attitude of the Divodas, Lord Shiva decided first to cast some dents into the flawlessness of Divodas’ rule in order to reduce his powers and then to end his regime. For this purpose, he sent Yogini Mandal to Kashi. But when all the efforts made by Yogini Mandal sent by Lord Shiva to find out loop holes in the kingdom of King Divodas of Kashi failed, then Lord Shiva deputed Suryadev to go to Kashi and let him know about the condition of the city. On reaching Kashi, Suryadev was mesmerized by the beauty of the city. Thereafter, like Yoginis, Suryadev took different gestures and tried to find any loop hole in the kingdom of Divodas. But when failed, he established himself in different parts of Varanasi in twelve forms. Name of these twelve forms of Lord Surya are as follows:-

Tiruppulingudi - Kaisinavendan, who is lying down, is the deity in charge of this temple. The glass outside the sanctum sanctorum allows visitors to see the holy feet of the god.

Tirutholaivillimangalam - According to legend, a curse was lifted from a girl and a young man who transformed from a balance and a bow. The location was named Thulaivillimangalam after this incident.

Thirukkulanthai - The presiding god here is Mayakoothan, a divine dancer. According to tradition, the Brahmin Vedarajan's daughter Kamalavathi wedded Lord Vishnu after performing penance.

Thirupperai - The temple is dedicated to Mukhil Vannan, who is depicted in a seated position looking east. Goddess Bhudevi is said to have performed penance here, leading to the location being named Sriperai (Thirupperai).

Thirukolur - According to legend, Lord Vishnu manifested as the guardian of the nine Nava Nidhis who performed penance here. The location is associated with the loss and recovery of the Nidhis.

Thirugovindha Temple - This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Govindaraja form. It is believed that worshipping here helps to overcome financial difficulties.

Thiruvaikuntam - The temple is dedicated to Lord Vaikuntanathan, who is depicted in a standing posture. The temple is believed to have been built by the Pandya King Malayadwaja Pandya.

Alwarthirunagari - The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu as Devathirajan. It is believed that worshipping here helps to overcome problems related to marriage. Each temple has its unique history and significance, and it is believed that worshipping in each of them guarantees the blessings of the gods. The Vaikasi Utsavam, also known as the 9 Garuda Sevai Utsavam, is celebrated in these temples every year in the Tamil month of Vaikasi.

During the Vaikasi Utsavam festival, the festival idols of the gods are taken out in procession on Garuda Vahanam, a statue of the mythical bird Garuda. The Garuda Sevai procession is one of the main attractions of the festival, where the nine temple idols are brought together in a grand procession, accompanied by music and devotees. The Nava Tirupathi temples are also known for their beautiful architecture and intricate carvings. Each temple has a unique architectural style, with some of them dating back to the 7th century.

Visitors can marvel at the intricate carvings and sculptures depicting various Hindu deities and stories from Hindu mythology. Apart from the Vaikasi Utsavam festival, the Nava Tirupathi temples also celebrate other important festivals such as Brahmotsavam, Vaikunta Ekadasi, and Krishna Jayanti. These festivals attract thousands of devotees from all over the country, who come to seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu and his consort Goddess Lakshmi.

The Nava Tirupathi temples are an important pilgrimage site for devotees of Lord Vishnu, who come here to seek the blessings of the gods. The nine temples offer a unique glimpse into the rich cultural and religious heritage of Tamil Nadu, with their beautiful architecture, intricate carvings, and legends associated with each temple. The Vaikasi Utsavam festival is a must-see for anyone visiting these temples, as it is a grand celebration that showcases the rich traditions and customs of Tamil Nadu.