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Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu
Main God
Lord Shiva
Timings
Check locally
Location
Nagercoil
Type
REGIONAL
Enter the ancient Nagaraja (Serpent King) temple. The city of Nagercoil derives its name from this temple.
Take darshan of Lord Nagaraja (five-hooded serpent deity) along with images of Shiva and Vishnu — a rare syncretic temple.
Visit the various snake deity shrines. The temple has several live cobras that are considered sacred. The Noorum Paalum offering is unique to this temple.
Nagercoil, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu 629001
By Bus
TNSTC and KSRTC buses from Trivandrum (1.5 hours), Kanyakumari (20 km), Madurai (5 hours). Nagercoil Bus Stand near the temple
By Air
Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) — 65 km (1.5 hours)
By Rail
Nagercoil Junction — 2 km from the temple. Connected to Chennai, Trivandrum, Mumbai, and Delhi
Local Transport
Auto-rickshaws within Nagercoil. The temple is centrally located, walkable from the railway station
