Sri Gopalakrishnan Temple , Kavalambadi, Thirunangur

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Sri Gopalakrishnan Temple is a Lord Vishnu temple in Kavalambadi near Thirunangur in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the 108 divya desam, where Lord Vishnu was worshipped by Thirumangai Alwar.

Popularity Rating

★★★★★

Parking Difficulty : Easy

Walking Needed : Less than 100 meters inside the temple

Time Needed : 20-30 minutes

Open Timings : 5.00 AM to 12:00 Noon and from 4.00 PM to 8.00 PM

Still Photography : Not Allowed inside the Inner Sanctum

Video Photography : Not Allowed inside the Inner Sanctum

Moolavar : Thirumeninaathar / Sornamalai

Sthala Vruksham : Arasu /Punnai

Theertham : Bhagaveri River (Gundaaru)

Traditional Name: Thiruchuzhi

Padal : Sundarar

Tropical Climate for most part of the year. Wear Cotton (March-November)

Wear Traditional Dress. Cover yourself decently

Avoid Shoes

Nearest Railway Station : Kodai Road Railway Station

Nearest Airport : Madurai Airport

Nearest National Highway : NH32

Nearest Landmark : Kodai Market

According to legends, Parijatha flower, which was brought from Indira’ place to earth here.

How long does it take to complete the visit ?

It will take atleast 20 minutes.

Is it a must visit temple ?

Yes. It is one of the 108 divya desam, where Lord Vishnu was worshipped by Thirumangai Alwar.

How to reach here ?

The temple is near Seegazhi cluster of Divya Desams. At NH32 near Annankovil take diversion to reach Thirukavalambadi.

What are the temple timings ?

The temple is open from morning 7.00 AM to 11.00 AM and from evening 5.00 PM to 8.00 PM

How to contact this temple ?

04364-275 478

108 Divya Desam

This temple is one of the important Divya Desam in this earth known as Bhuloka Vaikuntam- abode of Vishnu on earth. Various Alwars have composed poems on Lord Vishnu – 6500 years back according to legends. Their composition of poems on Lord Vishnu temples all over India is known as Divya Prabandham which was compiled in 9th century.

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