Sri Purushotammar Temple, Thirunangur

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

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★★★★★

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, Vyakrapatha rishi has worshipped here. It is a Uttirithadi Nakshitram parihara stalam.

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 on the Nagapattinam-Seergazhi route. The nearest railway station is Seergazhi which is 9 kilometers away.

What are the temple timings ?

The temple is open from morning 9.00 AM to 11.30 AM and from evening 6.00 PM to 8.00 PM

How to contact this temple ?

04364-256221

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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Sri Purushotammar Temple, Thirunangur

108 Divya Desam

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