Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu
Main God
Lord Vishnu
Timings
6:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location
Srivilliputhur
Type
DIVYA DESAM
Enter through the 11-tier Rajagopuram - this very gopuram is the official symbol of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Visit the main sanctum of Andal (Nachiyar Koil), the only female Alvar saint. She is adorned with garlands and jewels.
Visit the shrine of Lord Rangamannar (Vishnu), to whom Andal dedicated her life in devotion and whom she is said to have married.
Visit the sacred tulsi garden where, according to tradition, Andal was found as a baby by Periyalvar under a tulsi plant.
Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu 626125
By Bus
TNSTC buses from Madurai (2 hrs), Tirunelveli (2 hrs), and Virudhunagar (30 min). Bus stand is 500 meters from the temple.
By Air
Madurai Airport (IXM) - 75 km (1.5 hours by road)
By Rail
Srivilliputhur Railway Station - 1 km from the temple, connected to Madurai, Virudhunagar, and Tirunelveli
Local Transport
Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws in the temple town.
