Sri Vadabathrasayee Temple, Sri Villiputhur

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Sri Vadabathrasayee Temple, is a Lord Vishnu temple in Srivilliputhur town near Rajapalayam in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the 108 divya desam which means the abode of Lord Vishnu in earth. The temple Lord Vishnu was worshipped by Periyalwar and Andal.

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

The temple has two parts – Andal temple and Vadabathrasayee temple. The temple has sculptures which are similar to Vijayanagara period. The temple is believed to be constructed during 7th century AD.

According to legends, the temple finds mention in Varaha Puranam.

How long does it take to complete the visit ?

It will take atleast 30 minutes. There are enough sculpture in this temple to stare in awe and wonder. Besides, there will be crowd during weekends

Is it a must visit temple ?

Yes. It is a rare phenomenon where you find Lord Vishnu temple which are sung by two Alwars – Periyalwar and Andal. Besides, the temple is the birthtown of Periyalwar.

What are the other attractions ?

The temple sanctum has excellent paintings of Vijayanagara period. Many of them are still present.

How to reach here ?

The temple is a landmark of its own. It is on the highway of Madurai to Rajapalayam. The nearest airport is Madurai.

What are the temple timings ?

The temple is open from morning 6.00 AM to 1.00 and from evening 4.00 PM to 9.00 PM

How to contact this temple ?

04563-260 254

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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