Nammāzhvār's Feet at Āzhvārtirunagari
Śrī Rāmānujam at Āzhvārtirunagari refers to the specific Sadāgopam (foot-crown) that represents the sacred feet of Nammāzhvār at his birthplace temple in Āzhvārtirunagari (Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu). The name honors Rāmānuja's profound devotion to Nammāzhvār — Rāmānuja is considered the foremost devotee of Nammāzhvār, and the Śrī Rāmānujam crown links the two.
A Living Grace-Transmission
When this Sadāgopam is placed on a devotee's head during temple worship, it is a direct transmission of Nammāzhvār's feet-grace through the Rāmānuja connection. The devotee receives the combined blessing of both the Āzhvār and the supreme Ācārya who revered him above all.
Context: Other Similar Sadāgopams
Similar foot-crowns representing specific Āzhvārs at specific temples include:
- Ānanda-āzhvān at Tirumalai — Nammāzhvār's feet at Tirupati
- Madurakavigaḷ at various temples — Nammāzhvār's feet as honored by Madurakavi Āzhvār
- Mudaliyāṇḍān — Rāmānuja's feet as represented at specific temples