Sri Kuralappan Temple, Thiruvaranvilai

Sri Kuralappan Temple, Thiruvaranvilai known as Aranmula is in Pathanamitta district in Kerala. It is one of the 108 divya desam and the Lord Vishnu here was worshipped by Nammalwar.

Tourist Guide

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

Pilgrimage Guide

Moolavar : Thirumeninaathar / Sornamalai

Sthala Vruksham : Arasu /Punnai

Theertham : Bhagaveri River (Gundaaru)

Traditional Name: Thiruchuzhi

Padal : Sundarar

Weather /Dress Guide and other Tips

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

Wear Traditional Dress. Cover yourself decently

Avoid Shoes

Location Guide

Nearest Railway Station : Kodai Road Railway Station

Nearest Airport : Madurai Airport

Nearest National Highway : NH32

Nearest Landmark : Kodai Market

The temple is believed to be over 2000 years old and has Kerala architecture. According to legends, Pancha Pandavas who lived during their exile have built five Lord Krishna temples and this is one of them.

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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