Celestial Divya Desams
Thiruppaarkadal (the Ocean of Milk) and Thiruparamapadam (Vaikuntham): the two Divya Desams that are not on Earth and cannot be physically visited.
Unlike the other 106 Divya Desams, Thiruppaarkadal and Thiruparamapadam are not physical locations that devotees can travel to. They are described in the Alvars' pasurams as Vishnu's own celestial abodes: Thiruppaarkadal, the Ocean of Milk, where Vishnu reclines on the serpent Adishesha, and Thiruparamapadam (Vaikuntham), his eternal home beyond the material universe. Devotees venerate these two Divya Desams through recitation of their pasurams rather than a physical visit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Divya Desams are in Celestial?
Thiruppaarkadal (the Ocean of Milk) and Thiruparamapadam (Vaikuntham): the two Divya Desams that are not on Earth and cannot be physically visited.
Are these temples close to each other?
Most Divya Desams within a region are grouped in clusters. See the location and route pages for temples within easy travelling distance of each other.