33 Best Stops Between Varkala and Pondicherry (2024)

3.5

(110)

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

1 list

Dam is beautiful. maybe due to covid very less people's are visiting daily. bike parking 10 rs, entry fee 10 rs ..gardens are not maintaining properly. boat ride was there . govt should focus more on garden, more activities inside dam area like light and sound program, etc..

A good(but not great) place to spend an evening with your family.Well there's nothing much to see and explore view of the dam and the catchment area is spectacular. There's small garden around the areas of the dam but it's not that big. There's is a Ktdc beer parlour and hotel nearby the dam . If you want to stay for an evening you may stay there. Also boating is available. There was lion safari available but now it's closed due to death of the lions.There is also a alligator farm nearby the dam. Apart from that nothing much to see and explore.

One of the best to visit in trivandrum. Opens at 9am and closes at 6pm. Best time to visit is evening. It will give much mesmerizing views of dam, sunset and much more. Very good parking area.

It's a beautiful place to explore the nature. The scenarios are very beautiful as I shared the above pictures, neyyar dam includes lion safari parks which is the 1st lion safari park in Asia but now there is no lion or that park. I think for better tourism reopening of the park is a better solution and include more activities for tourists

Entry ticket ₹15 per head, and offering huge parking outside the entrance it's also included on that 15 bucks , the same is quite old mesmerized with the natural beauty of the surrounding, overall it's a perfect add on place to your main trip.espcialy you can visit as a picnic area.They also offer ( with extra cost)lion Safari (currently no lion is there- 08-02-2024)Boat riding ( 300-500 per pax)And the so-called reserved forest.

This is a must visit place if you are traveling to Trivandrum. This is an attraction for all age groups from kids to senior citizens. The highlights of the place is the sight of the water flowing from the dam structure. The sight and sound of it calms you. There are multiple parks inside which are neatly maintained. There are lawns all over with shady benches to relax and enjoy the nature. The steps take you to the top of the dam. There is a watch tower at the top which gives a great 360 degree view. There is a KTDC restaurant at the top. The service is great and food is good. The rates are nominal. The view is again great from this restaurant. There were lions maintained in a Lion Safari earlier. But these are closed now. Was informed that the lions died of ailments. Cars can be parked safely under shade. You can spend more than half a day here with friends and family enjoying the view of the dam, reservoir, lawns and forests around.

Nice place to visit with family. You will be lucky if the shutters of the dam are open. Around the dam there are dear park, crocodile park, boating and lion safari park(no lions currently ). Check the rate with the staffs there before you do any activity. Could have make this place better.

"A photographic spot"Pleasant to spend a time with family in the evening . If its a rainy climate that's a scenic view for everyone💚💙There is a wildlife boating adjacent to it..we where taken to the wildlife park by boat .While looking from boat the wildlife park which is surrounded by water seems like a mini islands.. kids will enjoy it..worth it.Parking facilities,shops for water and snacks are available..There is a swimming pool available inside for a hourly price.

A beautiful trip suitable for a family atmosphere, the place is a dam and a beautiful water body, it is possible to use the boat to move to the place of the wildlife reserve, there you will see elephants, crocodiles and deer, and then return again with the same boat. The trip using the boat back and forth with the tour inside the reserve (accompanied by a guide) may take an hour to an hour and a half until the return

It was a good space for walking and just let the time pass. I wish it was maintained though, coz there were garbage in the garden near the cottages. Went here around 5pm and the view was nice. I didn't see any restaurant nearby.

Larger dam with a larger fountain. They don't use this fountain area wisely for tourists. A scenic view and good option for a couple on weekdays.parking fee car 25 per head 10 and bike i think 15. Lots of areas.

This dam offers an absolutely breathtaking view. You can either park your car and climb up or drive up. I'm told it's quite the climb, so be ready for that commitment if you were to climb up. They have various boat and speed boat rides. The ride was nice and offered amazing view. There's also a building structure on the top which you can climb on to of (like a lighthouse) and enjoy the view up top. There's a small entry fee and the rides are decently priced. A little further away is an elephant training camp, deer park etc. The elephant camp has "kotta vanji" or coracle boat ride, which seemed more appealing as there wouldn't be the noise from the motor in the street boat, we did not try this though. There's a milma ice cream place for an ice cream break.

The enormous structure of the dam will leave you in awe. The parks adjacent to it provides a peaceful experience.The best part that I liked was the various kinds of boating. Out if which my favorite was wildlife boating where we were taken through the twists and turns of the water to the "wildlife preservation centre" which is a nature retreat in itself and one worth visiting.You can bring your family or friends and have a nice day here within a budget.Also there's a swimming pool if you're interested

Good place to visit.Timing 9 am to 6 pmEntry for adults 10 rs onlyParking- four wheeler - 25 rs .Please maintain liquid money. Gpay option is not available and there is no ATM nearby. A canteen is available in front of the gate . KSRTC bus services are also available to visit the Dam.

Great place to have time with family, friends, kids of school/coll. Great views. Public not helping cleanliness. Authorities should put more effort into making the park better.Couldnt figure out where the aquarium was.Couldnt visit ktdc restaurant.

Today we have visited this place. Very very nice place and must visit once especially the two hours boating trip. It's a marvelous journey.

A calm, scenic place, with a beautiful dam – a view that’s especially inviting for a camera if the skies are clear and the dam shutters are open. Once in, there is quite a bit to do here. We went for a boating – just the 5 of us in a boat meant for more folks – with stops at the Deer Park and the Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre. The Lion Safari was not open at that point since a few of the lionesses were undergoing medical support. The view from the watch tower is absolutely breath-taking if you're game to climb up all those stairs. A lovely half- to full-day trip from Thiruvananthapuram city.

The Lions are dead so safari is not happening. Boat ride and staff are good. 3 people speed boat ₹750+ 15 per head for so called reserve forest. Entry not allowed but they collect anyway.Climb to the top from down is not for the weak or elderly#750 for 20 minutes boat ride in safari boat for 6 people 30 minutes for ₹1100. These also ₹15 / person for entry to reserve they charge.

The neyyar dam looks beautiful but not clean they have to improve the facilities Their toilets are not clean inside and the dam area is not cleaned properly. At the top of there is a small tower where we get beautiful views from there. In the top of the dam outside the dam get another ticket for boating,deer park visit and crocodile 🐊 park visit . Now they don't have lions Safari. Overall it is average

At the base of the Western Ghats, approximately 30 kilometers from Thiruvananthapuram, is the Neyyar Dam, a gravity dam on the Neyyar River in the district of Thiruvananthapuram, South India. It is a well-liked picnic location that was founded in 1958.The major a here are..🔸Lion safari park (Not open anymore due to the lions not breeding)🔸Boating🔸Deer park🔸Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre🔸Miniature wild life sanctuary🔸Lake garden🔸Swimming pool🔸Watch tower🔸Elephant riding

Excellent place for a one day trip from Trivandrum. Boating facility is available.

It's little far from the city..but good place to hangout... Please do try boating .... beautiful scenery.

A dam under irrigation departmetn with good park but lacks maintainance. If maintained properly, it is a nice location to attract tourists.

4.3

(6334)

4.0

(199)

G4PW+392, Kallikkad, Kerala 695572, India

1 list

Small yet beautiful falls which is maintained decently. A view from the top is worth the time on spending to it.

Agasthiyar falls are on the way from Papanasam temple to the dam area. One has to walk 500 m to get to the falls from the parking area. Most of the people going there take a bath in the falls. A separate bathing area and dress changing facility is provided for women. Overall a nice picnic spot.It was good but they allow only up to 5 pm. Overall it was nice place to spend some time. Water was clean and there is a special Siva temple which should be visited...the water falls was not a very big one. separate bathing area for gents and ladies.ladies crowd also large and ladies area also small. for gents it quite large and crows also less. the area not so neat.weekends will be crowded.water flow was good when we went on august.the road from papanasam checkpost will be narrow and hilly.probablity of trafiic jam during weekend is very high. we had 2 hours of jam. beware of monkey. only two small hotels are there near the falls. during break fast they serve poori and idly and lunch only tomotto rice and curd rice. dont miss kalyana theertham the path way is not neat. but the view point is good and temple above is very divine.

Hydel power plant

Hydropower Plant in PapanasamWater resources to this power plant comming from Servalaru Dam and Karaiyar Dam, Westernghats Water reservoirs

Is was a lovly experience being here.Amazing water fall. Release all tension and stress after a good energetic bath under the waterfall.

Good

Powerful construction work in hills

Nice place

Family fun

4.6

(16)

4.5

(119)

P946+JXV, R.F, Papanasam, Tamil Nadu 627425, India

1 list

A nice location to chill!!! But probably it will be crowded. A bus will take us to to the waterfall. Ticket cost is ₹50 per head, parking charges also same. It has some steps to climb to get to get a close view. The bathing/swimming location is not near the waterfall, its currently on renovation. Place is still restarting after pandemic.

Waterfalls in the midst of lush green forest. We have to inside from trivandrum-ariyankaavu road & reach upto the parking area near forest checkpost. From there we will taken by buses of forest department for 4km & dropped @ a point. There a good tea & snacks shop here. From here we have to trek a little bit to reach upto waterfall area. There is ladies changing rooms near the falls. Great experience & really fulfilling.

Palaruvi waterfalls was an amazing experience.We went there from Tamil Nadu. Buses were easily available that went directly to the waterfalls stop. We didn’t know Malayalam but somehow managed to communicate in English with the forest rangers who were very helpful.Private vehicles are not allowed beyond the entry point.A shuttle bus is provided which takes us to the waterfalls.The ticket price is 70₹ per person.The way to the waterfalls is quite scenic.Coming to the waterfalls itself , there are changing rooms available for ladies and separate places for families and men.You can get into the water where you can enjoy as much as possible. There are rangers everywhere for safety. The place is very clean and the rangers continuously keep it clean and tidy.I must say this is one of the best tourist spots I have visited and I am giving it a 5 star.This is a must go if you like nature and waterfalls.

Love that place. Its awesome. Our vehicle is only allowed till the parking area near ticket counter. So there is bus available for the visiters from parking to the top. Bus concept is good. And enjoy guys if ur a nature lover

Wow! Very Nice place and Waterfalls. Palaruvi gave us such a good experience that we thought we had not been here for so many days. Looking at this place it seemed that the Kerala tourism department has maintained it in a very beautiful way. When we went, the water was rushing very fast in the waterfall. It is a very beautiful moment.. It is a very beautiful place to see and enjoy..We came as friends and decided that next time we should bring everyone with family..Only one hour is allowed. However, isn't an hour enough in that beautiful place? That is the only minor disappointment but everything else is very beautiful..

Palaruvi is under the maintenance of the kerala government. It has parking facilities. We have to park our vehicles beast the ticket counter area and from there we’ll be taken to the falls through their bus. Once we reach there we can have coffee or snacks in their canteen . From there we need to walk some steps to have a bath in palaruvi waterfalls. As the steps are of rocks it might be hard for old people but during our visit I saw many old people climbed it effortlessly. So they can take rest in middle and reach the falls. There is a dressing room for women which is quite neat. So ladies can use them but must have the belongings safe as there are monkeys around .

Falls in the middle of Kerala forest is well maintained and clean, strict rules are enforced about not throwing plastic and waste about, which is a good initiative. Few pointers1. You need to take only the local forest bus up to the falls so you need to buy tickets. During the day, queues can be quite long. So go early or ensure one person from your group stands in line before another buys the tickets2. There is a small cafe where the bus drops you off near the falls. Limited items available. You may have a long wait before you are able to actually get what you paid for.3. The walk up to the falls and even down to the bathing area is very uneven and slippery at times, so be careful while walking.4. The view point at the top is beautiful, although a very steep walk ahead5. There is a changing room for the women, which is a huge plus point.6. If visiting during day, advised to carry enough water and small snacks while you wait to get on the bus.7. Treat people with respect! And don’t be a nuisance!Beautiful views, nice memories to create 😀 worth the visit if you’re up to quite a hike.

This is one of the best waterfall I have seen in South India. Ample of parking space available that to inside the jungle. You have to take the entry ticket and then you have to get inside the government bus which will take you to the waterfall which is approximately 3-4 km from parking. When we went there there was heavy water flow which was mesmerizing. but the bathing area is little small so that in case of heavy crowd they will allow only for 1 hour for one group.. beware of the monkees out there..

Best place to take a touch of cold milky water. Feels like relaxed. Best place to come with friends or family. There ia a bus service to take us there. It's only 50 rs per person. Worth a lot.

Overall a great experience and recommended place to visit. The water fall is amazing and can go to top to have a watch to view point. Also we can goo beneath to falls but pathway was damages when I visited. The only bad experience here is the waiting shed of bus which is made of glass and very hot to stand there. There are 4 buses taking to the water falls. The entry fee is Rs 50 per person and parking cost Rs 50 for car. Overall great experience and good place to visit.

Milk flowing from up the sky, palaruvi waterfalls literally give this feel. From the ticket counter to the waterfall it's 4 km distance. Only 4 buses operated by the forest department commutes the visitors to and fro the waterfalls located at a pretty good height up in the mountains. 70 rupees per head is the charge plus 60 rupees for car parking. Keeping water bottles handy will be useful. There is only one small tea and snacks cafe operated by the Kerala Forest department staffs which is crowded usually and takes time to fetch a small cup of tea or banana fry like snacks. Those who come prepared to take a shower in the waters flowing from the falls can enjoy amidst the crowds. The falls go fully functional only during steady rainy season. It takes minimum 1hr 20 minutes to just see take pictures and come back from, including the waiting time to board the bus.

Palaruvi is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Kollam district. I reached around 3 pm, the place was pretty crowded because of the holiday. The view from the top of the small rock cascade is serene and the water is so cool. You can bathe under the waterfall if the water level is low. The rock in the down can be a bit slippery as well.To reach here, you can use, public transportation or a Pvt vehicle. The ticket will cost around 75 rs per person. Palaruvi is located 4km from the ticket counter, so they offer a small bus ride, inside the forest, that's wonderful to go through.The best time of the season is after the monsoons and avoid dry seasons. If you want to bathe, consider taking towels because I didn't see many souvenir places around.

Visited this place in mid summer, So there was less water. it affect the beauty of the waterfall, and also we arrived in the afternoon, so I prefer to lie in the water without giving much importance to photography. Nice place to visit with or without family or friends. The coolness of water may touch our soul. The water fall is also beautiful. It's worth spending an hour or two. The staff have succeeded in creating a positive environment here.

Palaruvi is one of the best waterfalls in kerala the name of the waterfall is 100 percent suited for the view of this waterfall. The water flowing looks like milk falling from the top. Palaruvi is situated 4-5 km inside of the main road. There is a lot of parking space in the jungle near the parking space there is a ticket counter. We can pay and collect the tickets from the counter and wait for their bus for 10-20 minutes. They don't allow our own vehicle to reach the waterfall they provide government buses for transportation. The waterfall is 3-4 km away from the parking space. The water flow rate is low because we went there in february first week which is not a rainy season. In rainy season the water flows rate increases and there is a rush occurs due to the visitors. There are 3 bathing spaces allotted for family, gents and ladies. Beware of the slippery rocks and monkeys both are dangerous in some situations.

It’s quite peaceful area. No other vehicles allowed to this waterfall area so to reach here there’s a bus arranged by tourism department for use this service needs to pay around 70INR. it will take 15 minute bus drive to reach this location.

Always Kerala is way better than other states in tourism. They have best management in staff and hygiene. Roads and parking are great. They arranged transport from parking area to water falls. They have great staff they keen on tourist safe and secured.Pros: staff and natureCons: water level is depend on season

One of the best place for nature lovers .from shengottai 25 mins travel . From parking place they arranged a forest jeep . They will pick and drop you .the place was well maintained by kerala forest department . Best place for enjoying with family at the weekend. Ticket price for adults is 70 rs . Bike parking price 25. No shops are there . Better you buy snacks and food from outside. Palaruvi must visit place .

A good place to spend some quality time with family and friends in a waterfall. Plenty of parking space available and there is room to change dress for females and restrooms are also available. Perfect time to visit during Monsoon. Beware of Monkey

4.5

(4232)

4.5

(140)

W5R8+R2M, Rd to Palaruvi Waterfalls, Palaruvi, Kerala 691309, India

2 lists

The best temple in tirunelveli. I'm from kovilpatti visited this temple on 23-06-2022. The temple is very clean and maintained well. This temple contain all god's statues. It's very big temple . This temple have one elephant 🐘 and this elephant have separate swimming pool. And it contains one theppakulam and it's also very clean. Good architecture and the nandhi statue is very big in this temple. Overall the best temple to visit in the south side .

A must visit temple. This is a temple for Swayambhu murthi Sri Nellaiappar (Lord Shiva)and his consort Kanthimathi Ambal.Uniquely you will find Lord Vishnu in a sleeping pose, next to the Shivan temple - signifying the oneness of Shiva & Vishnu. Understand that once upon a time, these were two separate temples adjacent to each other, but later these two were connected by building necessary structures by the reigning King, leading to a one big temple complex. Here you will find multiple small temples within the complex for Lord Vinayaka, Murugan, Devi, Ayappan, Kasi Viswanathar etc other than the temples for the two main dieties.The temple is full of unique sculptures including that of animals and demigods. Proof of the high level of artistry and skills the artisans who built the temple had. The main entrance to the temple has lot of unique carvings done on the wooden roof, which you cannot miss. Must see and hear are the "stone pillars" which give out the 7 notes of Carnatic music when tapped with the hand and a few pillars give the sound of south Indian musical instruments - just amazing..For a huge temple, it's maintained quite well, especially in terms of cleanliness. However, more lighting in a few places would help devotees see and appreciate the amazing and the intricate carving done on stone. Also a better place needs to be made for footwear, currently all footwear are left at the main entrance, making it quite difficult to retrieve yours, they would have moved quite a bit or lying under a pile of other's footwear, when you come back after Darshan.All said and done if you are passing by Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, this is a must visit place. Better, plan a trip to this temple.

A very good temple, with a very large area, extremely intricate designs and sculptures. It is one of the best place to visit in thirunelveli as it has an extremely good carvings, idols and atmosphere. This place's serene environment help a person in detaching itself from the regular fast-paced life. A highly devotional environment and a lot of different gods make this place worth visiting.The 4 star is given due to the attitude and greed of the priests, else this place is worth even more than 5 stars.

Big architecture temple of Hindu/ಭವ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಪುರಾತನವಾದ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ,It is one of the very big temples in Trunelveli. I really loved the art and architecture of this temple. The art was eye catching and very difficult to make it. I was really fascinated and amazed by our ancestors work. I would recommend people to come here and get pride in what our ancestors created

Divine. Temple owns the architectural marvel of musical pillars and other carvings which look like real life. Must visit the temple. Temple timings are 5:30am-12pm and 4pm-9pm. There is a luggage and shoe keeping center nearby.

We went in at 6am ......the temple was spick and span. People were there but the temple was not crowded.There are a lot of stories as to how Lord Siva got this name. The one which I connected most to was that they was a famine here and at that time Lord Shiva converted sand grains into food grains there by giving him the name Nellaiappar.

Good Experience - The sanctums of the temple and the gopurams were constructed by Nindraseer Nedumaran (Koon Pandian) who reigned in the 7th century AD. The mani mandapam with its famous musical pillar was also likely built by Nindraseer Nedumaran. The flag stand near the Nandi was set up in 1155.[2]Later Pandya, Kulasekara Pandyan I built the outer wall of the Thirunelveli Nellaiappar temple, in 13th century.

It is one of the very big temples in Trunelveli. I really loved the art and architecture of this temple. The art was eye catching and very difficult to make it. I was really fascinated and amazed by our ancestors work. I would recommend people to come here and get pride in what our ancestors created for us!!!! The government should spend some money to fix some issues here and improve the cleanliness of the temple ❤️

This is most peaceful place to spend times.Afternoon gate closed at 1pm and reopened at 4pm...so please time manage...This is very big temple and environmental place....avoid plastic wastes... Around this temple there are many fashion accessories and lots of stalls here ...This temple is very famous and big ...

This is one of the classic and typical Temples of Tamil Nadu and exemplifies its culture. Lord Shiva known as Swami Nelliappar and compatriot Lord Gandhimathi Amman are the resting deities. Built in stone which is the innate and traditional way temples are built during olden and golden days. The stone sculptures and stone pillars a Exceptional. Marvelous. Treat to the eyes and mind . One can feel and immerse in the bhakthi and devotional mood when inside the temple. Very good transport facilities available. Must visit.

Great temple 🙏 Mesmerizing architecture.. can’t imagine how did they manage to build such a wonderful temple. Don’t forget to experience the musical 🎶 pillars just outside of the main temple. Keep the ears close to pillars and tap the pillars with palm ✋ then you hear the magical sounds 🙌

Most Sacred and Powerful religious ancient temple of God Nellaiappar and Goddess Gandhimathi Ambal provides blessing and fulfils everyone needs and Desires. Everyone can feel inwardly and their prayers be well answered

Visited Nellaippar on the way from Tiruchendur, able to spend only a few hours.But really amazing architecture, both wooden and stone designs are still stunning in the look of these many years.Planning to take my family to visit and spend the whole day to see this beautiful and spiritual place.Even if you're fond of God or not, we have to see in our lifetime 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

TheNellaiappar Templeis Hindu Temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located inTirunelveli, a city in theSouth Indianstate ofTamil Nadu. Shiva is worshipped as Nellaiappar (also called Venuvananathar) represented by thelingamand his consortParvatiis depicted as Kanthimathi Amman. The deityVishnuis also worshipped here, having witnessed their wedding according to legend. Hence, this temple is regarded as anabhimana kshetramofVaishnavism. The temple is located on the northern banks ofThamirabarani RiverinTirunelveli district.We had visited during the weekend Sunday. There wasn't much crowd. Main Sanctum Nellaiappar is very powerful, you will feel positive vibes. And his consort called as Kanthimathi Amman.You get archanai ticket for 5/- bucks per person.For commuting to this temple if any one staying in hotel stays , I would suggest to go by Local bus. Here auto driver's charge around minimum 100-150 bucks depending on your stay location.Here the priest don't act rudely, very polite, we get ample time worship the God. They don't rush things in this temple. That's really good.The sculptures in this temple is just mind-blowing. Highly recommendOm Namah Shivaya🙏

TheNellaiappar Templeis aHindu templededicated to the deityShiva, located inTirunelveli, a city in theSouth Indianstate ofTamil Nadu. Shiva is worshipped as Nellaiappar (also called Venuvananathar) represented by thelingamand his consortParvatiis depicted as Kanthimathi Amman.The temple has musical pillars which one must experience.

Spread across 15 acres , this is one of the finest and largest temples of Tamil Nadu . And a treasure trove of Art . The ancient Pandyan shrine has been renewed , renovated and expanded by successive dynasties like Cholas, Cheras, Madurai Nayakas etc. , so the art and architecture seen here is an interrsting mix of styles. Since the region is close to Kerala , beautifully intricate woodwork can also be seen. In addition to life sized sculptures , Musical Pillars are an attraction.Presiding deity Shiva is called Venuvananathar or Nellaiappar and Parvathi , who has an independent sanctum, is Kanthimathi Amman. Religious significance : It is revered as the Thamira Sabha ( Copper Pavilion) , one of the five Sabhas where Nataraja danced his Ananda Thandavam .Six-time daily worship and annual Festivals are celebrated with great pomp.It is a :padal petra sthalam , sung by Nayanars .

Serene place and nice architecture but we didn't have much time to roam around each and every corner of the temple but anyway nice temple to visit at TN

The Nellaiappar temple is very popularThere are beautiful sculptures here It is 2000 years old and was the capital of Pandyan kingsThere are musical pillars here

The temple complex is very huge, loved the divine aura and energy of the temple’s (garbha gruha). Make sure you have cash with you for archana tickets and flower baskets.

Nallaiappar swamiand Kanthimadhi Tayaar temple in Tiruneveli is an awesome Shivaite temple. Probably the sabctul was built in 7th century by Pandya king to which the Cholas, Cheras,Pallavas and Nayaka have added making it one of the largest and beautiful Shiva temple.The surprise part us the large, beautiful ornamental idol of Lord Vishu in sleeping position immediately next to main deities gudi. Apparently Shiva and Parvathi got married here and Vishnu as being Parvathis brother after attending the marriage was resting.It's the Tamara copper sabha, one of the 5 sabhas where Shiva has performed his cosmic dance. The sculpture in the entrance and vasantha mandapa is so realistic that it takes away your breath. A true treasure of our culture. Donating vibhuti is very auspicious.

only for Nelliappar2023 oct - tnhrce if not possible to maintain _ kindly give it to me will maintain from a to zFinancials you handle .. !such an architectural marvel is being let outfew pics from my visit

4.7

(16347)

4.5

(301)

162, E Car St, Tirunelveli Town, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 627006, India

Temple is located on the top of hill, torch temple you have to walk through straight mountains in barefoot, reaching temple will give a different level of satisfaction , also members will keep offering medicinal water on each halt ,they are also keeping the area clean .

13 th Year of Visit. Every Year Seems and Feels as New to here. Such a Divine Place. Inner Peaceful is Guaranteed.Very Fresh Air. Lord Ayyappa is Everywhere. No more Words to explain. Only can Observe.

Swamiye Sharanam ayyappa 🙏🕉️🔥Had a great Darshanam this year..Iam very happy to meet with temple male shanthi and got blessings from him.This is the first time i got so much time to wait in front of ayyappa.. crowd is also normal compared to last year's crowd.

This temple is located on top of the hill. Each and every devotee should reach temple with bare foot by climbing the hill which is very narrow. While climbing the hill they will be giving medicinal water,some fruits shops also available on the hill. The place is maintained very neat and clean.

Swamiye Saranamayyappa!This time was my 10th pilgrimage to Sabarimala and I have seen Pampa and Sannidhanam premises steadily improving on crowd management, cleanliness and amenities. Most of these developments are done without encroaching the sanctity of the forest. We took the Swamy Ayyappan road this time for the ascend. Even though there are no fleet of steps (as this road is primarily meant for the vehicles and not the pilgrims) there are benches and refreshment centers and warm medicated water for the thirsty and tired. But if you are a first timer (a kanni swami) you must take the main pilgrim route (the walkway on the left where Swami Ayyapan road begins in Pampa, lest you miss the Appachi medu, Sharamkuthi etc. which have religious relevance.The climb is meant to be treacherous and even though the steps, concrete walkways and stone tiles are in place to ease the journey, the steep hillside still is a challenge. I always go barefoot as it was the tradition but you are not restricted from using a footwear until you reach the Sannidhanam. There are lockers for footwear before reaching the Main temple area.I strongly recommend booking all offerings and prasadam tickets online so that you won't have to stand in tongue queues for them. However I did not understand the benefit of Virtual queue for darshan.Earlier we used to climb around 1 am for the early morning visit.This time we had an evening climb around 4 PM and reached Sannidhanam around 5:30 and had the great fortune to witness padipooja. As Neyyabhishekam was only in the morning we to rest for the night had one more Darshan via Pathinettam padi (after a long wait of 9hrs as it was Saturday and there were some special poojas) and then did the ghee offerings.The descent is more difficult than the climb for me. But a dip in the Pampa after the painful descent is a delight.I am not commenting on the spiritual bliss of the Darshan. It is far too close to my heart and beyond words.

The Sabarimala Sree Ayyappan Temple is a Hindu temple complex located on the Sabarimala hill inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve, This spiritual pilgrimage Has 18 Holy 18 Steps . Better To Visit During Month Of February or During Months November-December . Pls Don't Deposit Plastic Near The santom Santorum or Near Sanidhanam . Also Book Via Virtual Que for Better Darshan and to Avoid que .

A place of magical positive energy and a unique feel when around the sanctum sanctoriumEvery year between November 17th to January 15th is a must visit for myself like all other lord ayyappa devoties throughout the country and abroad tooA 4km walk to the hill top where the temple stays open between 3am to 11 pm in a particular period of time, ie first 5days of every month, april 10days, select days tooHere the lord is considered as nithya brahmachari(unmarried form), young kids are called kanni ayyapas(boys) & girl childs as malikapuramsMalikapurathamma female deity is also equally significant as that of lord ayyappanOne of the famous ayyappa temple all around the world especially kerala

This temple located in the middle of the forest .You have to walk almost 5 Km to reach this temple in bare foot .This temple is surrounded by thick forest .At the top mobile network is available .Must visit place .It’s better to climb the hill in the early morning and come back in the evening as we are going to temple in bare foot .There is no dress code to visit this temple .

This temple is located on top of the hill. Each and every devotee should reach temple with bare foot by climbing the hill which is very narrow. While climbing the hill they will be giving medicinal water,some fruits shops also available on the hill. The place is maintained very neat and clean.Swami sharanam❤

World-famous Sabarimala temple. Came to know about this temple years ago in newspapers when Supreme court given a judgement.Feels very fortunate to be able to make a Darshan of the Lord. Very beautiful and well maintained temple.Little difficult to climb up 4km by walk to reach to the Mandir but after reaching I forgot the difficulties.The road to the Temple goes through dense forest which is also unforgettably beautiful.

World fame Sabarimala Ayyappa Swamy Temple.. 🙏🏻 This temple is unique and special spiritual vibration of God ayyappa.. 🙏🏻 Very divine and peaceful place.. 😌 The temple maintenance are good.. 👍🏻 They have annadhanam for the devotees.. People can book devasdanam rooms for very fair price around ₹700 for 4 person stay.. 🏡 Only gents allowed and ladies below 5 and above 50 allowed.. They will verify the age with your adhaar card then only they will start allow you to climb the hills.. So please follow.. 🙏🏻

Visiting Sabarimala Ayyappa Kshetram was an unparalleled divine experience that transcends words. The sanctity and spirituality that envelop this sacred temple are truly remarkable. Swami Sharanam.Words cannot adequately capture the profound sense of devotion and peace that one feels in the presence of Lord Ayyappan at this holy abode. The pilgrimage to Sabarimala is a journey of the soul, a testament to faith, and a communion with the divine that words can only hint at. Swami Sharanam.

Sacred Hindu temple of lord Ayappa !!!!What an experience, would definitely recommend people to visit once in life time.You have to climb the hill from pamba river, very challenging climb god definitely tests you.People of different age are seen climbing the hill it's very steep and abt 3.5 kms to reach the sannidhi.Swamy sharam Ayappa 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Visited Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple and was deeply moved by its serene atmosphere and profound spirituality. The architecture is awe-inspiring, and the tranquility provides a peaceful escape. A truly enriching and humbling experience. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a moment of reflection and spiritual connection. 🙏

Sabarimala Temple, dedicated to Lord Ayyappa Swamy, is an ambrosial abode of divinity. A visit here offers an exceptionally phenomenal experience, evoking a profound sense of spiritual tranquillity and awe. The indescribable vibrancy of the crowd, chanting blissfully in chorus, enhances the sanctum's divine aura. Whether you are a devotee or a sightseer, the positive energy and cultural richness of the place will enrapture you deeply. Undeniably, Sabarimala Temple is a paragon of serenity ensconced in spirituality.

Devine place of Shri Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple.Visited on 11th April crowd is comparatively less compared to Mandal Season.Had wonderful darshan of Ayyappa Swamy.

Just Divine. Pure Bliss. Had a wonderful Darshan without waiting in the line for minutes or hours. No words to say.We were told to reach the top of the hill before 6 pm because then entry to the 18 steps will stop for the 'padi puja'. It was 5:55 when we reached the top. There were still a few more hundred meters to reach the base of the 18 steps. We heard the announcement that the entry of devotees will stop by 6 pm. We knew we wouldn't make it in time. All of us just prayed. Unbelievable, but true. There was no rush, no queue. We just ran and climbed the 18 steps without any push or strain. We also got to see the Deeparadhana puja with the melam inside the Scantum Sanctorum.

Recently visited Sabari Malli Temple and had an unforgettable experience. Despite heavy rush, the serene atmosphere and beautiful climate added to the spiritual journey. The temple's ambiance, coupled with the devoted crowd, created a unique and uplifting visit. Truly a memorable and spiritually enriching day.

4.8

(12500)

4.5

(153)

Swamy Ayyappan Rd, Sannidhanam, Sabarimala, Kerala 689662, India

4.0

(265)

Kerala, India

3 lists

Visited this temple on 28th Jan 2023 (Saturday) and was really impressed by its beauty!You will Mesmerised by the architecture and details through out the temple.This temple is a true masterpiece of architecture and it is evident that a lot of attention has been given to every detail.The intricate carvings and vibrant colors of the temple's walls and ceilings are truly awe-inspiring. Every detail has been carefully crafted, making it a true masterpiece of art and architecture.It is truly a gem among the many temples in India, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have visited it.Thank you for keeping such a beautiful religious symbol alive!

Srivilliputtur Andal Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his consort Andal, who is also known as Lakshmi. The temple is located in Srivilliputtur, a town in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the 108 Divya Desams, the holy abodes of Vishnu, and also the birthplace of two of the Alvars, the saint-poets who composed hymns in praise of Vishnu. The temple is famous for its towering gopuram, which is the emblem of the Government of Tamil Nadu, and its rich history and culture.Some of the main features of the temple are:- The temple has three shrines: one for Vatapatrasayi, the reclining form of Vishnu, one for Andal, the incarnation of Lakshmi, and one for Periyalvar, the father of Andal and a devotee of Vishnu.- The temple has a 194-foot high gopuram, which is the tallest in Tamil Nadu and has 12 tiers of sculptures depicting scenes from Hindu mythology and the life of Andal. The gopuram was built by Vijayanagara king Barathi Rayar in the 16th century.- The temple has a large pond called Nandavanam, where Andal is believed to have played as a child and composed her hymns. The pond is surrounded by a garden with various flowers and plants, which are used for making garlands for the deities.- The temple has a hall called Kalyana Mandapam, where the wedding ceremony of Andal and Vatapatrasayi is celebrated every year in the month of Panguni (March-April). The hall has exquisite paintings and carvings depicting the wedding scene and the divine couple.- The temple has a museum called Andal Arulmozhi Thirukkoil, which displays various artifacts and relics related to the temple and Andal. The museum has a collection of ancient coins, inscriptions, manuscripts, idols, jewellery, and musical instruments.The temple is also known for its musical and cultural traditions, such as:- The temple is a centre of Carnatic music, as Andal is considered to be the first female composer of this genre. The temple hosts regular concerts and festivals, where renowned musicians and singers perform the hymns of Andal and other Alvars.- The temple is a hub of classical dance, as Andal is regarded as the patroness of Bharatanatyam, the classical dance form of Tamil Nadu. The temple organizes dance recitals and competitions, where talented dancers showcase their skills and devotion to Andal and Vishnu.- The temple celebrates various festivals throughout the year, such as Aani Alvar Uthsavam (June-July), Thiruvadipooram (August), Purattasi Utsavam (October), Ennaikappu (December-January), and Panguni Thirukkalyana Utsavam (March-April). These festivals attract thousands of devotees and tourists, who participate in the rituals and ceremonies and enjoy the cultural programs and processions.Srivilliputtur Andal Temple is a divine treat for anyone who loves art, architecture, music, dance, and spirituality. It is a place where you can experience the beauty and grace of Andal and Vishnu, and also learn about the rich heritage and culture of Tamil Nadu.

Best Aandal temple . Narasimha, Perumal,Aandal,Alagar etc many gods are there . The temple is very clean and maintaining very well💓. They give kungumam and tulasi as prasadham. It's just walkable distance from the sriviliputhur bustand. And there is also wheelchair accessible entrance . So all the peoples will go and worship God 🎇✨

This Temple has three temples1 Andal janma isthalam2 Nachiyar(Andal) Renganathar temple3Vada Bhadra Sayana perumalAll are close by walkable distance.The gopuram is really Majestic. We can watch it without any time limit.Definiely worth a visit. Lot of shops selling palkova while entering temple.

Srivilliputhur Temple belongs to one of the 108 divyadesams of Lord Vishnu. This temple is said to be of 2000 years old and initially known as Varaha Kshethra. Here one of the two deities is Andal - believed to be Avtar of godess Lakshmi – was found as a baby near a Tulsi Plant in the temple garden and was looked after by Periazhvar, a strong devotee of Vishnu. It is also believed that Lord Sriranganatha(Vishnu) married Andal and she vanished into the idol at Sree Rangam Temple.The other deity is Vadapathrasai whose idol is in the posture of Anantha Shayana, rests on a banyan tree leaf, on the first floor of the temple and can be viewed by three doors in the sanctum. Numerous inscriptions made during the rule of Pandya Kings and paintings of Vijayanagar can still be seen on the pillars and wallsThe tall gopura at the entrance of the temple is having 192 Ft height and is the official emblem of Tamil Nadu State Government. The large chariot there is also famous.

The beautiful temple of Sri Andala Amma is located in Sriviliputhur town in Tamil Nadu. The temple gopuram was magnificent. The birthplace of Amma and shrines of Lakshmi Narasimha, Vatapatra Sai and Andala Amma are in the same temple complex. A must visit in life time.

The historical temple complex and the symbol of Tamilnadu government. It’s a Hindu vaishnavite temple and encloses the birthplace of Aandal.

"The Srivilliputhur Andal Temple is a magnificent place of worship, steeped in history and cultural richness. The grand architecture, intricate carvings, and serene surroundings make it a truly captivating experience. The spiritual energy felt within its sacred walls is unparalleled. Whether you're a devout pilgrim or simply seeking cultural enlightenment, a visit to this temple is a must. Highly recommended for anyone looking to connect with tradition and spirituality."

Srivilliputtur Arulmigu Andal temple, this place has lots of history with spritual beliefs. Lord naachiyar amma is been a great devotee of lord perumal since her childhood. Lord naachiyar father do flower maalai for God and ask her daughter to wear it to God, where naachiyar will put the maalai around her neck and then will do wear it to God. Upon seeing this her father was very much angry and upset. While asking the reason lord naachiyar expressed her extreme devotion of God and she was asked by God to be with her as her spouse. That turns human into lord.One more Special on this temple is there is a well inside the temple, which was used by naachiyar after wearing the flower maalai. (Ancient day mirror)Inside the temple on the first floor, YES!!! First floor you can have dharisanam of Aanatha sayana Permual..The temple Tower (Koopuram) is the official symbol of tamilnadu state.

Superb well appointed temple with a gigantic gopuram and multiple shrines, mandapams etc. across the site. Living history and the stylised version of the gopuram is on the official emblem of the state of Tamil Nadu. Unlike many other similar temples, there were absolutely no hustlers, no pushy priests or assistants, clean paths and stairways and more!!! We had visited both the annex as well as the main shrine. There was a 100/- quick entry for one darshan which was worth the money as this section had a bit of a queue. The rest was straight walk through for the darshan. The pujaris were knowledgeable and gave a brief description in english and hindi too! Stunning visuals - one for the bucket list!

One of the place to visit. It's a emblem of Tamil Nadu. Famous for milk sweets. Temple parking is not sufficient.

Blessed temple of Aandaal. Visit leisurely enjoy the sacred place. Meditate longer

One of the 108 Divya Desham temple and extremely popular. It is believed that Andal was born here. The temple gopuram is an imposing and a majestic one.The Sannidhis of Andal, Narashimha away and that of Vada Bhadra Sayi are simply mesmerizing. There are murals of the 108 Divya Deshams and also that of the 12 alwars are all adoring the perimeter. There are a whole bunch of exquisite statues all around the temple.One should definitely visit this temple in their lifetime.After the Dharshan, do not forget to get the Palkova from the Lala shop right in front of the temple!

Srivilliputhur Andal temple, virudhunagar district is one of the 108 divya desams ,dedicated to lord vishnu worshipped as Vatapatrasayi and his consort Lakshmi as Andal.It is the birth place of two alvars namely Periyalvar and his foster daughter Andal.The temple was constructed in dravidian style of architecture, glorified in Nalayira divya prabandham built during 8th to 10th century CE. Inscriptions from chola, pandya, vijayanagar nayaks were recovered.Thirumalai nayak (1623-1659) and Rani mangammal (1689- 1706) renovated the temple tanks, golden towers inside the temples. The temple tower 192ft is the official symbol of Government of Tamilnadu.The Andal shrine houses the statue of Andal and Rangamannar.The vatapatrasayi deity is in a reclining posture and his consorts, Lakshmi and Bhudevi are at his feet.A must visit temple for vishnu devotees.

Temple of Azhwar Andal with Rangamannar and Garudazhwar , one of the important Divya dhesams. Temples of Vadabathrisaye and Birthplace of Andal are also at neighbour. In town everywhere palgova ( milk peda) stalls, Venkateshwara palgova stall at temple entrance is also famous one. Thiruthangal Thirunindraperumal dhivya Desam also nearby, 25 km.

Andal temple without crowd and queue dharshsn on 7th Feb 2024. Varushabishehzm was going on.

Om namo narayanaya 🙏. Ancient temple. One of the Divya Desam among 108 (Praised by Azhwars). One of famous temple in Tamilnadu. Located at Srivilliputhur-Rajapalayam route. Located at near to Srivilliputhur Bus Stand. Main deity of this temple is Lord Vishnu and Lord Andal. Opposite to this temple (At temple bus stop), Hotel Kathiravan is there. It is suitable hotel for vegetarians and breakfast etc. In Srivilliputhur, Palgova (Milk Gova/Milk Halwa) sweet is very famous. It is available at temple surrounding. Tamilnadu Government (Cooperative society)shop is there to buy this sweet.

Andal birth place. It is her house. Great vibes at Periyalwar sannidhi. Vaishnav pasurams rings in years as you peramubulate. Remembered my father who chanted them everyday. The culture a parent can give is much more which can transform children

4.7

(12213)

4.5

(68)

GJ5J+889, Mada St, Mangapuram, Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu 626125, India

26 lists

3.5

(953)

Panthadi 1st St, Mahal Area, Madurai Main, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625001, India

+47 other lists

Stunning place, definitely worthy your visit. Please expect crowds and long time standing in lines. You will need to wear long trousers, no shoes, and you can’t carry cameras and phones.There is no access between 13:00 and 16:00. You can gain entry through either of four towers. Architecture and sculptures are unique and unforgettable. Look also for secondary gates located outside of main towers, they are beautiful and very interesting in their own right.The temple complex looks breathtaking from afar too. Try to get to any of the hilltops in Madurai - views from there can amaze you!!Their are 4 entrances to the temple.The East one is the main entrance. The majestic gates are crafted with one of the finest architecture ever to be seen. Very astonishing view at sunset time. Eco friendly restrooms available. Baby feeding rooms separately available too. A very beautiful temple and very important in Hinduism

Blessed to visit this beautiful place. Marvelous architecture. Huge 4 gates are built on each side of temple south gate being the tallest of all about 170 ft tall.It's the must visit place

This is South gate. However the architecture of East gate is more beautiful. There are lot to see inside the temple campus. Should take ample time to explore the whole area. The artifacts, reserved in the museum have historic value and you can see old photographs of the temple. Entry fee of the museum is only Rs. 5/-

Extremely beautiful. The temple is situated in the middle of the city. The sculpture, the carving on the temple is splendid. if you look at the details of architecture, you will be really amazed that how it was built back then many years ago. I was mesmerised by the beauty that is temple holds. The temple has four Gopuram’s and all of them are equally beautiful. Magnificent splendid wonderful.

It was a great pleasure to visit Meenaxi Amman temple yesterday. A must place for anyone visiting Madurai. It’s a divine Magnificent place to see. The architecture is a must see and don’t go with any cold drinks (juice) they only allow water inside (They have bootless filled with water near the queue but they don’t have packaged water inside the temple).Leave the cellphones and shoes in the counter outside the temple or at your hotel u stay or leave in the car. They don’t allow any electronic device or smart watch inside. Beautiful statues and carvings. Just wonderful..

Truly a milestone in Indian historical architecture. Temple has its own legacy to say. The positivity we get in here is the most best thing . And we had free food that was served inside the temple post darshan which can't be explained just by words. The food was divine just as the temple. Must visit !!! Highly recommended.. !!!

Their are 4 entrances to the temple.The East one is the main entrance. The majestic gates are crafted with one of the finest architecture ever to be seen. Very astonishing view at sunset time. Eco friendly restrooms available. Baby feeding rooms separately available too. A very beautiful temple and very important in Hinduism

The Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai is a breathtaking architectural marvel and a sacred place of worship. The intricately carved pillars, stunning sculptures, and vibrant colors mesmerize visitors. The temple's spiritual aura and the divine atmosphere leave a profound impact. A must-visit for its cultural significance and remarkable beauty.

Magnificent temple cannot be explained in words, one has to visit at least once in their life. Many forms of Lord Shiva is carved with minute details. Many other historical statues are displayed in a thousand pillar mandapam.

The Madurai Meenakshi Temple is renowned for its stunning architecture, intricate sculptures, and rich cultural significance. Visitors often praise its grand Gopurams, elaborate pillared halls, and the tranquil pond within the complex. The temple's historical importance and vibrant religious practices make it a must-visit destination for those interested in Indian heritage and spirituality.

Beautiful temple. The work of these temples is beyond imagination. Hats off to the amazing hands of our ancients who made this splendid and authentic place like heaven on earth.

This temple comes to mind when you hear the name Madurai. Being a very old temple, this place is very beautiful. The interior stone work is all amazing. While everything is good, the cleanliness here is very poor. The temple and its surroundings are very dirty. As soon as it rained a little, the place was completely covered in water.

Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple ❤️What a marvelous architecture and sculptures. It's a must visit temple, it holds a great history and culture. We had a really great experience throughout. The waiting time is long, since it's a big temple and will be crowded throughout the day. Mobiles and other electronic gadgets are strictly not allowed inside the temple, they'll collect it outside the entrance. It takes time to cover the whole temple, since its huge. There's a temple elephant 🐘 named 'parvathi', she's very cute and beautiful. I would love to visit this temple and Madurai again

Visiting Meenakshi Amman temple was a profound and enlightening experience. Situated in the heart of the city, this ancient temple holds significant cultural and religious importance.The temple's architecture is breathtaking, with intricate carvings and majestic towers that reach towards the sky. The ambiance is sereneIt is a must visit place if you are visiting Madurai.

Superb Dravidian architecture. You can't take mobile phones inside so plan accordingly. There are four entry gates so you can enter from any of those. There are two queues , one free/ general and other paid/premium. Take your time, walk around temple to see the beauty & you'll get anything like cloths & different types of street food from there...

Stunning place, definitely worthy your visit. Please expect crowds and long time standing in lines. You will need to wear long trousers, no shoes, and you can’t carry cameras and phones.There is no access between 13:00 and 16:00. You can gain entry through either of four towers. Architecture and sculptures are unique and unforgettable. Look also for secondary gates located outside of main towers, they are beautiful and very interesting in their own right.The temple complex looks breathtaking from afar too. Try to get to any of the hilltops in Madurai - views from there can amaze you!!

It has very Amazing architecture, definitely must visit in a lifetime. It's fully crowded and long time standing in lines. There is an option to get into special darshan by paying Rs.200 per person but that also have the same crowd.There is no access between 13:00 and 16:00. You can gain entry through either of four towers. The mobile needs to be handed for the 5rs each at the entrance. There is a lake inbetween with pleasant ambiance and lighting.For old people and not able to walk there is a wheelchair facility near the locker area and some other support will be provided. Restrooms available. Baby feeding rooms separately available too.A very beautiful temple but one needs patience to see the Amman after standing and waiting for longer time.

Such a great place to visit. The temple is really beautiful with eye-catching sculptures and. Four entrances (towers) (North, South, West, East). Free darshan and special darshan are available. The sculptures inside the temple are really beautiful. Well maintained by the temple committee.

Meenakshi temple has four gate i.e. North, south, east, west. There is lot to see inside the temple campus. Should take ample time to explore the whole area. The artifacts, reserved in the museum have historic value and you can see old photographs of the temple. Entry fee of the museum is only Rs. 5/-

Go early if you want to witness everything. Stunning Amman temple. Opens at 4pm when we went on a Monday. Lots of history here and very powerful temple. Be patient with the pushing and shoving, people all travel from each end of the world and each devotees journey is different to come and witness amma. Just be patient. Be sure to not carry lighters and cigarettes with you. Deposit your phone and bags at the counters before you enter, it is extremely safe.

Must visit temple, it's a very big temple with 4 huge temple towers(gopuram) spread across all directions. It has north, west, east and south towers and astonishing to see such huge temple towers with excellent architectures and work. Lot of people from other states visiting thus temple and temple provides mobile/luggage centre with minimal cost.Mobiles/laptops/bags are not allowed. Huge pond is located inside the temple. Very powerful place and God, government should take care of this temple and do renovation work.

I have no words to describe the beauty of this place. I will say it is wonder of the Indian architect. Must visit in my suggestion. Cameras are not allowed inside the temple. This temple has a broad history in this premises and a lot of stories. I will suggest everyone to go and feel the serenity and purity of this place . At walking distance from madurai station.

I love visiting temples because they are so impressive and beautiful. The way they are built, with all the intricate details and carvings, is just amazing. I always wonder how they managed to create such stunning structures without modern technology. The sculptures are also very captivating, especially the ones that depict gods and goddesses. They have such expressive faces and poses, and they seem to tell a story. I feel like I can learn a lot about the culture and history of the place by looking at them. Temples are not just places of worship, but also places of art and inspiration.Please make a note that the Timings 4:30AM to 12:30PM and 4:30PM to 9:00PM

The Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, a pinnacle of Dravidian architecture, stands as a testament to ancient engineering and artistic mastery. Encompassing over 33,000 sculptures, the temple's design intricately weaves sacred geometry into its foundations, while its musical pillars in the Thousand Pillar Hall resonate with the echoes of history.Dominating the temple complex, the southern tower rises to 170 feet, symbolizing the strength of the goddess Meenakshi and reflecting the city's rich matriarchal tradition.

This temple offers a serene and spiritually uplifting atmosphere. The architecture is breathtaking, and the ambiance fosters a sense of peace and tranquility. The rituals and ceremonies are conducted with reverence, adding to the sacredness of the place. Whether you're a devout worshipper or a visitor seeking solace, this temple provides a truly enriching experience.The kindness and positivity of the priest at this temple truly enhance the spiritual experience for all visitors. His uplifting words spread joy and warmth, creating a welcoming atmosphere that touches the hearts of everyone who attends. His presence adds an extra layer of meaning to the temple visit, making it a truly memorable and uplifting experience for all.

Visited the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, and it left an indelible impression. The intricate architecture, vibrant colors, and spiritual energy make it a must-see destination. The attention to detail in the sculptures and the mythology they depict is awe-inspiring. The sacred atmosphere inside the temple is truly transcendent, providing a unique spiritual experience. The bustling temple complex adds to the vibrant cultural tapestry of Madurai. A captivating journey through history, art, and spirituality that should not be missed

A must place for anyone visiting Madurai. It’s a divine Magnificent place to see. The architecture is a must see and don’t go with any cool drinks (juice) they only allow water inside (they don’t have packaged water inside the temple).Leave the cellphones and slippers in the counter outside the temple or at your hotel u stay or leave in the car. They don’t allow any electronic device or smart watch inside.

A religious place for Hindus. Deities Sri Meenakshi and Sri Sundareshwara are very popular and attracts lakhs of devotees from all over Bharat. Can see Very astonishingly carved sculptures.The museum in the thousand pillared temple consists of rare collection of brass idols and amazing stone sculptures which are very ornately carved. A must see collection for the art lovers.Photohraphy is not allowed.

It is a very historic temple in Madurai.It is a must visit temple and it is a very big temple.It is very difficult to cover the whole temple,because it is very big.We have to place the mobile outside the temple and get inside.The architecture is very beautiful.After entering the temple we get a very positive energy.There are guides outside the temple and they explain about the history of temple and all areas.Please carry some cash in order to place the mobiles in the store room.There is also a very big parking lot near the temple where we can park the car at ease.

4.7

(66901)

4.5

(4267)

Madurai Main, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625001, India

+26 other lists

Good about Museum :1. Intention to have a museum like this which demonstrates freedom fight is good.2. Portrayal of history from 1800 to 1947 in English & Tamil with pictures.3. Books to buy on Gandhian thoughts.Improvement opportunities:1. Museum was built years back. Still maintaining the same infra & interiors which looks average.2. Video visuals, 3 D shows can be played to enhance the historical knowledge for the visitors especially kids.3. 30 - 45 minutes is the maximum time we can spend there now. Need some thinking from authorities to make the visit more interesting and knowledgeable for the visitors.

when i saw the museum, i totally shocked. in the museum it has gandhi's last dress, Gandhi history, Rare photos and stories. all the people should go to the museum. One suggestion they must consider about their toilets. it's really poor in cleanliness.

Inside the museum gandhiji biography and their andolan against the British Empire and all the journey of indian independence and indian freedom fighters also in this museum tamilnadu tourism place and tamilnadu contribution to the freedom of India it's visit free of cost but photography and video charge 50rs

This is the museum for father of our nation the late mahatma Shri. Mohandas karamchand Gandhi. This is situated in the MADURAI city near by the district collectorate.This is also one of the most important visiting spots in this tourism city and people those are visiting the meenakshi amman temple and Thirumalai nayakkar Palace also visiting this museum. Not only this museum for the tourist but also to the local people and especially for all the students studying in the various institutions here and there. The main entrance gateway building is at now under reconstruction for more facilities to the common public and those are coming to here. In this building that's Ganthiji's so many portraits photos on those days ,his used things, original letters with his signatures are kept here for our notice purpose. We could understood that after seeing this place thats our father of nation and about his genuine face and his small livelihoods. This museum has also an annexed building and there you can see the exhibition of British people used weapons, and other things on those days. More over the oldest musical instruments like veena,morsang and the metal vessels are in vengalam are kept here. The bigger sand pots (muthumakkal thazhi)that's where the dead bodies are kept buried also kept for our seeing purpose here. The small birds and animals in which are dead are artificially made-up and kept inside the glass doors.We can see the weapons are used by the Kings of monarchy at that time. But before going to enter into this exhibition that's we have to buy a ticket for Rs. 5 per person. Students are getting concessions and for Rs.3 only for them.but foreigners has to pay for Rs.100 per person.And differently abled persons are exempted and the entry is free for them without any entry fee. This museum has also a big library in a separate building including the daily 📚 reading section containing the daily,weekly, monthly, bimonthly news papers and journals. Gandhians books all are kept for the public purpose. This museum has all the basic amenities including separate toilets for men and womens. Drinking water facilities are also found be in good condition. Bus transportation for the local area is available inside itself. The disability people could easily approached this place with their wheelchairs etc.This museum has lot of working persons including the security guards.,under the supervision of the museum correspondence, Secretary, Treasurer etc.This museum found be in facious and good hygienic with neat conditions. Recently I did visited this place and I like it very much its usefulness for the common public to know about ours father of the nation and his earlier freedom activities and also the Gandhians propagandists. People once should be visited to this museum and I strongly recommend this place 👌

To know the history of Madurai & cultural tradition followed this museum showcases it apart from Gandhi's .Part of the museum is under renovation. Everything else is shown in the hut nearby showcasing antiques.

Free entry.You can experience a indian history with realistic sculpture and well explained representation.. you can also see Mahathma Gandhi historical things

Something never forgettable. Peaceful and lots of memories here. Madurai got its own charming. Every parent should get their child here to learn them more about past and how leaders were those days. Wonderful place to revisit historical events happened then. Parking and a small store available.

A very humble museum befitting of the man that it honors. I had the pleasure to learn the deep history of India's colonization and how it continually worked for its freedom. Also, how Ghandiji took the forefront of that movement through nonviolent measures. It was very inspiring!While it will take an hour or two to go through the exhibit, it is not air conditioned so come prepared! Only 10 rupees to visit, such a deal! 50 more rupees if you want to take photos inside. Enjoy!

One of the famous place to visit in Madurai. It is a memorial museum for Father of our nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is one of the five Gandhi Sanghralayas in the country.Most attractive for me is that it includes a part of the blood-stained garment worn by Gandhi ji when he was assassinated by Nathuram Godse.Very peaceful place to spend some & it is showcases Gandhi Ji’s life through photographs, letters and other artifacts.

Personally did not like the place. Just some historical boards, ashes of Mahatma Gandhi. When I was there, there were construction work going on, so just had to see from outside.

Gandhi's original spectacle, leather sandal and a shawl used by gandhi is there, and detailed description of the freedom fight with pictures, but the overall maintenance of the museum is poorThere's no entry free,that's why they aren't maintaining it ig

The Gandhi Museum in Madurai is a place of historical significance and cultural importance that pays tribute to one of the most iconic figures in India's history, Mahatma Gandhi. Spread over a sprawling complex, the museum offers visitors a deep insight into the life, philosophy, and contributions of the Father of the Nation.The museum is strategically located in the heart of Madurai, making it easily accessible to both tourists and locals. As you approach the museum, you are greeted by a bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi, a symbol of his enduring influence and principles. This sets the tone for the enriching experience that awaits within.

🕊️🏛️ Discover the Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi at the Gandhi Memorial Museum! 🏛️🕊️Step into the hallowed halls of history and immerse yourself in the inspiring journey of the Father of the Nation at the Gandhi Memorial Museum in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. 🌟📜 Historical Treasures: The museum houses a priceless collection of artifacts, documents, and memorabilia related to Mahatma Gandhi's life, teachings, and struggle for independence. From personal belongings to rare photographs and letters, each exhibit offers a glimpse into the profound impact of Gandhi's philosophy of truth, non-violence, and peace.🏛️ Architectural Gem: Located within the historic Tamukkam Palace, the Gandhi Memorial Museum is a marvel of architectural elegance and cultural heritage. Its majestic facade and serene surroundings create a fitting tribute to the enduring legacy of the Mahatma.🎨 Artistic Splendor: Explore the museum's galleries adorned with vivid murals, sculptures, and installations depicting key moments from Gandhi's life and the freedom movement. Each artwork is a testament to the power of art in conveying messages of social justice, equality, and compassion.🌿 Gandhi's Ideals: Reflect on the timeless ideals of truth, non-violence, and communal harmony espoused by Mahatma Gandhi through interactive exhibits, audio-visual presentations, and thought-provoking displays. Experience the transformative influence of Gandhi's philosophy on the world stage and its relevance in today's turbulent times.🙏 Inspiration for Generations: As you explore the Gandhi Memorial Museum, you'll be inspired by the indomitable spirit and unwavering resolve of Mahatma Gandhi, whose message of love and humanity continues to resonate across generations. Pay homage to the Mahatma and reaffirm your commitment to his ideals of peace, justice, and freedom.Experience the soul-stirring journey of Mahatma Gandhi at the Gandhi Memorial Museum, where history comes alive and the spirit of the Mahatma lives on. Plan your visit today and be a part of the legacy of the great soul who led India to independence. 🇮🇳🌺#GandhiMemorialMuseum #Madurai #TamilNadu #MahatmaGandhi #FatherOfTheNation #FreedomStruggle #NonViolence #Peace #Inspiration #ExploreIndia #IncredibleIndia 🕊️🏛️

A visual biography of Bapuji containing photos, sculptures, manuscripts etc. However I will suggest to cover this in the last point of ur trip if u have a 1 or 2 day local visit plan.

Good place to know the complete journey of Mahatma along with various important events in our Indian History. Presented with lots of written information and Photographs. Must visit for all to know our History. Plan for more time if you are interested in reading many details. Would highly recommend to visit.

4.3

(5831)

4.0

(691)

Collector Office Rd, Alwarpuram, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625020, India

4.0

(1)

4.5

(494)

8RVW+9XQ, Dharumathupatty, Dharmathupatti, Tamil Nadu 624705, India

2 lists

Alagarkoil is so familiar in tamilnadu very powerful God with more devotees with clean and green surroundings and phalamuthirchoolai on top of the alagharkovil with regular transportations from government more people likes to travel on top phalamuthirchoolai and this temple and mountain is fully aqupied by monkeys

Azhagar Kovil, situated amidst the scenic hills of Alagar Koyil in Tamil Nadu, is a revered temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Its beautiful surroundings, architectural splendor, and the divine presence of Lord Azhagar make it a destination that is not only spiritually enriching but also a visual treat. A visit to Azhagar Kovil promises a sense of tranquility and a deeper connection with the divine, leaving visitors with cherished memories and a renewed sense of devotion.

Kallalagar Temple (Kallazhagar Temple) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu in Alagar Koyil, a village in Madurai district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Alvar saints from the 6th–9th centuries CE.It is one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshiped as Kallalagar, and his consort Lakshmi as Thirumagal.This temple is called as Thirumaliruncholai in Sangam literatures and Naalayira Divya Prabandham sung by Tamil Alvar saints.A granite wall surrounds the temple, enclosing all its shrines. The temple has a seven-tiered rajagopuram. The temple is surrounded by a large fort, part of which is dilapidated.Kallalagar is believed to have appeared to redeem sage Suthapava off his curse from Sage Durvasa. The temple follows Tenkalai tradition of worship. Six daily rituals and many yearly festivals are held at the temple, of which the float festival during the Tamil month of Masi (February–March), Navrathri during September–October and Vaikunta Ekadashi during Margali (December–January) being the most prominent.The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.As per Hindu legend, Sage Suthapas was taking bath in Nupura Ganga at Alagar Hill and did not pay heed to sage Durvasa, who was passing by.The enraged Durvasa cursed Suthapas that he would turn into a frog until he is redeemed of his curse by Sundararajar, who is also known as Kallalagar. Suthapas Maharishi, who is named as ‘Manduka maharisi’ because of his frog form, performed penance on the banks of river Vaigai, which is otherwise known as Vegavathi, at Thenur. Kallalagar descended from his abode in Alagar Hill to redeem Manduka Maharishi off his curse. Since days unknown, it is believed that Kallalagar comes to Thenur via Malaipatti, Alanganallur and Vayalur. In Thenur Mandap, the lord redeems the sage of his curse and leaves for his abode. "During Thirumalai Nayak regime (1623 to 1659 CE), in 1653 the Manduka Maharishi relieving ritual was shifted to Vandiyur village where the event is performed at Thennur Mandapam, built by Thirumalai Nayak himself,".As per another Hindu legend, the presiding deity was worshiped by Yama, the god of death. He requested Vishnu to stay in the place and built a temple with the help of Vishvakarma, the divine architect.Kallalagar temple covers an area of about 2 acres (0.81 hectares) and has a seven-tiered gopuram (gateway tower). The temple in enclosed in a rectangular enclosure with huge granite walls. The central shrine houses the image of the presiding deity in standing posture. The images of Sridevi and Bhudevi are also housed in the sanctum. There two life size images of Narasimha, the avatar of Vishnu. One of them is shown holding the demon Hiranya and other slaying him.[5] There are separate shrines of Sundaravalli Nachiyar, Andal, Sudarshana and Yoga Narasimha around the shrines of the sanctum.The temple houses some rare Vijayanagara sculptures similar to the ones present in Soundararajaperumal Temple, Thadikombu, Krishnapuram Venkatachalapathy temple, Srivilliputhur Divya Desam and Jalakandeswarar Temple, Vellore.The architecture of the Alagar temple corresponds to any of those of south Indian temples, with large gopurams and pillared mandapams. The gopuram of the Karuppa swamy shrine depicts the passionate side of human relationship in the form of beautiful statues. Apart from these, it also depicts the evolution of cultural aspects of the local society including a depiction of an Englishman in British police uniforms.The main tower entrance (Mukya Gopuram) always remains closed, with the shrine of Karupana Swami. The steps behind the closed door is worshipped as Patinettaam padi Karuppan (meaning, the black deity who occupies the eighteen steps). There are various legends associated with it. Once a year, the doors are opened and Sudarsh

Lord Kallalagar Sundarrajaperumal with Goddesses Sundaravalli Thayar are giving blessings to devotees from this temple. This temple is one of the 108 Divyadesham. Very vast area. You should firstly worship our Lord 18 padi Karuppannasamy. From Madurai periyar busstand frequent bus facility is available. Distance is about 20km. Very nice,calm and cool place. Temple is situated in the foot hills. You can stay here. Rooms available within the temple premises. Very powerful and loveable God (especially for Madurai people) Every year Lord comes to Madurai during Chitra festival and mingled with public. From this place we can go to Lord Murugan temple namely pazhamuthir solai one of the Arupadaiveedu. Lovely place. If you enter Madurai for any work, please don't forget to visit these temple and get blessings of our God and Goddesses Sundaravalli Thayar.

Since days unknown, it is believed that the lord Kallazhagar comes to Thenur via Malaipatti, Alanganallur and Vayalur. In Thenur Mandap, the lord redeems the sage of his curse and leaves for his abode.“During Thirumalai Nayak regime (1623 to 1659 AD), in 1653 the Mandooga Maharishi relieving ritual was shifted to Vandiyur village where the event is performed at Thennur Mandapam, built by Thirumalai Nayak himself.Alagar kovil (Alagar malai or hill) is situated at the north of Madurai (Tamilnadu,India), away from 20 k.m. The other names of this are 'Thirumalirunsolai, Uthiyaanasylam, Solaimalai, Maalirunkundrum, Irunkundrum, Vanagiri, Virushapaathiri' etc. It is 18 k.m long in east west direction and 320 meters of height, in dimension. Some small hills are diverted from here,going towards all directions. This hill is fully enriched with a lot of vegetation, herbs, fruits and springs etc. Here the residing deity is called as Alagar, Kallalagar and Sundaraja perumal . The origin of this isthalam (place) could not be judged clearly.Moorthy, Isthalam and Theertham of this temple had been described in Varaaga puraanam, Pramaanda puraanam, Vaamana puraanam, and Angneya puraanam clearly. The compilation of all these at in one form named as Virushapathiri mahathmium found in Hindi language. Among the 108 Dhivyadeshams of lord Vishnu, the name 'Sundaraja perumal' has come in as common in the following three Isthalams, namely Anbil, Thirunaagai (Nagappattinam), and Koodal nagar (Madurai).Alagar malai had been highlighted in the Vaalmigi's Raamaayanam, Veda Viyasar's Mahabharatham and Sugar's Maha Bharatham. Viyaasar quoted in His Mahabharatham, that Yuthistran (Tharuman) came here, when they had been experiencing the forest life for 12 years. Again in Sugar's Bhagavatham, Balaraman, the incarnation of lord Vishnu, had reached the Virushapathiri (Alagar malai), and had gone to Sethu (Rameshwaram), when on His pilgrimage.In Silappathikaram (one of the five maha Kaapiams of Tamil language), also the glory of this hill had been highlighted, that one brahmanan (one who learn the veda and Upanishath etc.) had told Kovalan (hero of the kaapium),Kannagi (Heroin) and gownthiadigal (a jain guru), when approached Madurai for their survival, that they should visit "Thirumalirunkundrum", which is on the way to Madurai,and there they could capable of finding three holy Theerthaas namely, Siravanam, Bawahaaruni, and Istasiddhi, provided if they could fulfill some rituals there, which had been very difficult to follow.Otherwise, they simply worship the feet of the lord Thirumal (lord Vishnu) and could get the moksha definitely. But the sign of those three theerthas has not been here, only Nooburagangai or Silambaaru is the only theertham seen nowadays.It has been there under the shrine of Goddess "Sri Raakachi amman".A lot of sages belonged to various religion like Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism had been there at the caves found in the hill.

Wonderful temple, we managed to take the dharshan. Feeling blessed.Outside the temple they are so many homeless people is begging it is up to us to give or not, but some of them are forcing us to buy food for them, they are so many transgender with beautiful soul, they bless us with small donations and they don't disturb us like other beggars there.

30 min drive from the madurai city. you have frequent buses from the periyar bus station. Temple is located on foot of the hill. The architecture is very beautiful. Karupasamy temple which is in the entrance is also one of the best temple. The parking space is also very huge. There are lot of monkeys since its the hill please be careful with your eatables.

I recently had the opportunity to visit the Arulmigu Kallalagar Temple, and it was a truly memorable experience. Here's my review based on my visit:Location and Atmosphere: The Arulmigu Kallalagar Temple is located in the city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated atop a scenic hill, surrounded by lush greenery, which adds to the tranquil and serene atmosphere of the temple. The location offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and provides a sense of peace and spirituality.Architecture and Design: The architecture of the Arulmigu Kallalagar Temple is captivating. The temple showcases the Dravidian style of architecture, characterized by intricately carved pillars, ornate gopurams (tower gateways), and vibrant sculptures. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are evident throughout the temple complex, making it a visual delight for visitors.Deity and Worship: The main deity of the Arulmigu Kallalagar Temple is Lord Vishnu in his form as Kallalagar, who is believed to be the protector of the city. The temple holds great significance for devotees of Lord Vishnu. The rituals and prayers conducted at the temple are conducted with utmost devotion and follow traditional practices. Witnessing the aarti (religious ritual) and participating in the worship ceremonies can be a spiritually uplifting experience.Festivals and Celebrations: The Arulmigu Kallalagar Temple is known for its grand festivals and celebrations. The annual Chithirai Festival, also known as the Madurai Meenakshi Thirukalyanam, is a major highlight. During this festival, the temple comes alive with elaborate processions, vibrant decorations, music, and cultural performances. It attracts thousands of devotees and tourists from all over the world, creating a festive and joyous atmosphere.Maintenance and Facilities: The temple authorities have done a commendable job in maintaining the cleanliness and upkeep of the Arulmigu Kallalagar Temple. The premises are well-maintained, and facilities such as restrooms, drinking water, and seating areas are provided for the convenience of visitors. The staff members are courteous and helpful, ensuring a pleasant experience for everyone.Accessibility: The temple is easily accessible, with good transportation links and ample parking facilities available nearby. It is advisable to visit during weekdays or non-peak hours to avoid large crowds and to fully immerse yourself in the spiritual ambiance of the temple.Overall, the Arulmigu Kallalagar Temple is a place of great beauty, spirituality, and cultural significance. Whether you are a devotee seeking blessings or a traveler interested in experiencing the rich traditions of Tamil Nadu, this temple is worth a visit. The architectural splendor, peaceful atmosphere, and the opportunity to witness or participate in festivals make it a memorable destination for all

Alagar Koyil is a prominent temple located in the city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. Dedicated to Lord Alagar, a form of Lord Vishnu, the temple is situated atop a hill called Alagarmalai. The temple is famous for its stunning architecture, intricate carvings, and vibrant festivals. One of the key festivals is the Chithirai Thiruvizha, during which Lord Alagar's processional deity is taken in a grand procession to Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, another iconic temple in Madurai. This festival attracts thousands of devotees and tourists from around the country. The temple's picturesque location and cultural significance make it a popular destination for both religious and cultural explorationAlagar Koyil is an exquisite temple nestled in the serene hills of Madurai, Tamil Nadu. This divine abode, dedicated to Lord Alagar, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is a marvel of architecture and spirituality. Its intricate carvings, majestic gopurams (towers), and serene surroundings offer a truly enchanting experience. The temple comes alive during the Chithirai Thiruvizha festival, which is a spectacle of devotion and grandeur. The procession of Lord Alagar's deity to Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple is a sight to behold, attracting devotees and tourists alike. The spiritual aura of Alagar Kovil, combined with its rich history and cultural significance, makes it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking solace and an immersive cultural experience."

I had the pleasure of visiting Azhagar Kovil in Madurai, and it was a truly mesmerizing experience. The temple's serene ambiance, surrounded by lush greenery and the sacred hills, makes it a perfect place for spiritual seekers and nature lovers alike.The intricate architecture of the temple is a testament to the rich heritage of Madurai. The colorful sculptures and beautifully adorned deities add to the visual delight. The main deity, Lord Azhagar, exudes a sense of divinity that one can feel deeply.I was fortunate to witness the temple's vibrant festivals and processions, which are a spectacle of devotion and tradition. The local priests and devotees were friendly and welcoming, eager to share the temple's history and significance.The panoramic view from the temple atop the hill is breathtaking, offering a glimpse of Madurai's picturesque landscape. It's a perfect spot for some quiet contemplation or simply to soak in the beauty of nature.Overall, Azhagar Kovil in Madurai is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to this historic city. It's not just a temple; it's an experience that leaves you spiritually enriched and connected to the cultural roots of Tamil Nadu. I highly recommend a visit to this enchanting place.#AzhagarKovil #Madurai #Spirituality #CulturalHeritage #BeautifulViews

Visiting this temple after 30 yrs. Still the place is serene and well maintained. Situated on the foothills of solai malai and sirumalai range is the abode of lord Kallalagar with his consorts.A 15 to 20 kms drive from Madurai towards north. The roads are being expanded to ease traffic. Went past K.Pudur where I started my schooling as a kid. Fond memories!

I am visiting the temple it was completely free ..I really enjoyed the very good atmosphere in this place...We can get a good feeling inside the temple...A very big parking facility is available ..Coming 22/11/2023 consecrated ( kumpapisekam ) ..

Wow place to worship. Beautiful Vishnu temple located about 40 min drive from Madurai city. Spread over a huge area nestled at the base of the Azhagar hills. Must see place in Madurai after Meenakshi temple.One of the must visit temple around madurai. Perumal dharisanam is very super. Karuppasamys eighteen steps dharisanam also super. It is superb experience going pazhamuthirsolai by walk. Bus facility also available for hills. Nice murugan dharisanam. Huge no of monkeys available, kids having foods on hands to be avoided compulsory.

One of the divine place to pray, have sight-seeing, take bath in holy water and a place to enjoy. Located just 18kms from Madurai. Karuppasamy, Perumal, Murugan temples are there here. Kindly avoid throwing out plastics in hills and ride/drive responsibly. Do not tease monkeys as they tend to hurt you, when they get irritated. One thing that they need to improve the parking in the Noobura Ganga, if they lay down cement or tar road there it would be easy for the people to park the Hatchback and Sedan cars.

Historic temple with a majestic main diety. Temple hall full of stone carvings was excellent and noteworthy. The dieteies' sarees and veshtis were auctioned out. This was a highlight. We had never seen anything like it before.

It is one of the most divine places to visit in Madurai. Such a serenity environment. Azhagar Kovil is one of the prominent temples situated at the foothills of Alagar hills. The Lord Thirumal is known with the name of Alagar here. Hence, the hills are named on the Lord.Lord Alagar or Sundararajan, who is the brother of Goddess Meenakshi. The temple has a shrine of Kalyana Sundaravalli, who is the consort of Lord Alagar.

The temple site adorned by the spectacular stone idol of Hindu Lord Vishnu. He is praised and worshipped here as the beloved brother of the lovely Goddess Meenakshi. This form of Lord Vishnu is known as the 'Azhagar'.Pandyan Kings have enjoyed control over the temple premises right since its construction period. The marvelous tower which welcomes you right at the entrance was built under the Pandyan ruler named Jatavarman during the mid-thirteenth century. The 'vimana' over the tower had been further detailed beautifully by the shiny plates of gold. There has been no looking back for the temple premises since then. King Krishnadeva Raya of Vijayanagar has been funding the temple with innumerable festivals ever since.The entire temple area has wonderful sculptures and sites which are full of breathtaking art of sculpting and construction.Major attractionsOne of the most wonderful highlights of the site is the breathtaking sculpture carved in stone of the beloved Hindu Lord Vishnu. The interesting part for all the Vishnu devotees and even art lovers here is that there are several sculptures depicting various famous postures associated with the Hindu lord. Known famously as the Azhagar Kovil is this magnificent temple located at the wooden Alagar hills.Alagar kovil temple darshan timingsThis exquisitely carved Madurai temple opens for darshan in the morning at 6 am and remains open till 12.30 pm. It opens at 3.30 pm again for evening darshan and continues till 8.00 pm.Alagar kovil festivalThe temple attracts a huge number of worshippers every day and especially during the festival of Chitra, the temple is flooded with a large number of people congregating from everywhere in the country. During this festival, Lord Alagar’s idol is taken out in a procession to Madurai. The procession makes many stops en-route.All these breathtaking attractions make the sacred temple of the beloved Hindu Lord Vishnu one of the most popular places to visit in Madurai and definitely among best places to visit in Madurai and a huge part of every Madurai tour package.

Lord Kallalagar Sundarrajaperumal with Goddesses Sundaravalli Thayar are giving blessings to devotees from this temple. This temple is one of the 108 Divyadesham. Very vast area. You should firstly worship our Lord 18 padi Karuppannasamy. From Madurai periyar busstand frequent bus facility is available. Distance is about 20km. Very nice,calm and cool place. Temple is situated in the foot hills. You can stay here. Rooms available within the temple premises. Very powerful and loveable God (especially for Madurai people) Every year Lord comes to Madurai during Chitra festival and mingled with public. From this place we can go to Lord Murugan temple namely pazhamuthir solai one of the Arupadaiveedu. Lovely place. If you enter Madurai for any work, please don't forget to visit these temple and get blessings of our God and Goddesses Sundaravalli Thayar.

Extremely divine place and Divya desam near to maduraiVery serene and nice environmentTemple has lot of sculptures and are not be missedFrom here there is a way to go to Pazhamudircholai murugan templePlease go there tooDivya desams are not be missed

There are 3 temples1. Base of hill: Mahavishnu and kallalagar temple2. Mid hill road: lord Murugan abode3. Uphill: noopuragangai holy water and lordess rakkayi templeThe Kalalagarh Temple covers an area of ​​about 2 acres (0.81 ha) and has a five-story gopuram (gate tower). The temple is surrounded by a rectangular enclosure with massive granite walls. The central temple houses a statue of the main deity, Sundarabahu Perumal. Statues of Sridevi and Budevi are also kept in the sanctuary. There are two life-size statues of Narasimha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.The 10-day Chithirai festival at this temple is one of the festivals proclaimed by the government of Tamil Nadu. The day of this festival is declared as a local holiday. In Chithilai (April-May), Lord Kalalagar begins with Alagar Covil in the form of Kalala. And reach Madurai on Purnami (full moon day). Here he mounts his horse Vaganam and steps into the Vaigai River. Hundreds of thousands of devotees gather on the Vaigai River to watch this event. The Ethir Sevai festival is celebrated the day before Alagar enters the Vaigai River. Ethiru Sevai is part of the Chithilai Tiruvisa of the Karajagarh Temple in Alagar Coil and begins on the 4th day. On this day, Alagar or Lord Vishnu transforms into Kalal and enters Madurai via Kalal Nadu where the residents of the city welcome him. It is a tradition for Madurai people to welcome Alagar. When Alagarh returns from Vandyur Dashavatharam, an all-night festival takes place at Ramalayar Mandapam, north of the Vaigai River. After this event, Alagar is taken to Mysore Veera Mandapam in a decorated Anantaryar palanquin. The next morning, Alagar, disguised as a karar, returns to Alagar Kovil in a "poo parallak" (a palanquin adorned with flowers). The grand Chitra festival is held annually on Purnami (full moon days) in April and May.Kallalagar temple has tradition of giving lemon to protect home.Mahavishnu temple Prasad include dosai, laddoo, pongal.Murugan temple has sweet pongal as Prasad

A Vishnu temple at the foot of a beautiful hill with great daily rituals which will fill the heart of the devotees. Specially the main Idol of garbhagriha will create great repect in the mind of the visitor.Apart from all these the scenic beauty of the sarrounding place and the prasadam distributed at the paid counter outside the temple is just awsam.

Kallazhagar Temple is a revered place of visit, but be prepared for substantial crowds. The recommended special entry ticket doesn't significantly reduce waiting time. To ensure a satisfying darshan, it's advisable to avoid weekends and public holidays. While there aren't nearby restaurants, you can find refreshments. Opting for a cab or auto is preferable over crowded local buses, ensuring a quicker journey from Madurai, which is approximately 40 mins or more.

One of Perumal's famous temples nearby Madurai. The temple is located on a hill base and thirtham is located on the hill. You can also visit palzhudhir temple one of murugan arupadai veedu. You can hire a jeep or wait for bus to reach the hill temple. There is also muneeswar Swamy temple in the base. Use the cloak room to keep your bags when you're trekking through the hill

Beautiful Vishnu temple located about 40 min drive from Madurai city. Spread over a huge area nestled at the base of the Azhagar hills. Must see place in Madurai after Meenakshi temple

4.7

(22539)

4.5

(390)

Alagar Kovil Main Rd, Alagar Nagar, Ramavarma Nagar, K.Pudur, Tamil Nadu 624401, India

2 lists

A typical temple of Tamilnadu located on a verdant hill and visited by scores of fervent pilgrims. The ghat route to the temple, though not long, is through a thick green cover of huge trees and a cool breeze.The well located temple needs to be well managed also by keeping neat and clean.

One of the 6 padai veedu of lord murugan. The trek to the top of alagar hill is very scenic. Huge temple, so allot to spend more time. There is also a big alagar temple. Could get very crowded so plan accordingly which of these to visit first. Had an awesome darshan.

Had good experience travelling here.. there is a toll near alagar temple itself.(50 rs for a car)Roads were ok.. still work in progress... Govt busses(mini bus kind of) are also available..No airtel network coverageThere is a raakayi temple from murugan temple.Beware of snacks grabbers everywhere.. 😅😅

One of the six holiest abodes of Murugan, Pazhamuthicholai where Murugan standing with valli and devvanai. Easily accessible from foothills of Azhagar malai. Bus fare hardly ₹10/- per head to reach temple

A best place for Family visit. The ghat road is the most important to see. If your are alone just try taking the way through forest. if you are with family you can opt for the bus facility provided by temple managment which is available at Rs.10 per person.

Visited 2nd time after nearly 10-12 yesrs and found more devotees than before and the temple renovated and surroundings cleaner than before. We had great darshan at a close distance and entire visit was over in 30 mins as its a small temple on a small hill which can be reachrd by car/bus with good parking facility.Down the way got down at famous very old Jamoon tree where Avvai Patti was asked by Lord Murugan the famous question " சுட்ட பழம் வேண்டுமா, சுடாத பழம் வேண்டுமா?".Beware of Monkeys. They snatch anything from you if careless.A very satisfying spiritual visit.👍

A splendid divine found amidst of a junglie Hill with lots of freshness including air and water around gets us a sort of peace and calmness in our mind and heart... Lovely.. Om Saravana Bava....

Visited this temple on Friday and it was much of rushy. Visited and prayed well. A small drive on the hill which was so cool looking around monkeys and nature. Recommended 👍🏼

Very divine Murugan termpleOne of the 6 abodes of Murugan DhevaThere is ghat road from kazhalgar kovil to hereAll divine places must be visitedAt the base there is divya desam kallalgar kovilBuses available from madurai to here

It’s one of the Arupadai Veedu and comparatively smaller than the other 5 Arupadai Veedu but the vibe which we get here is so good!The shrine is located on a small hill after Kal Alagar Temple and both public and private transportation is available.We need to pay 50rs if we are bringing our own car and there are different types of Pooja’s available and we need to pay for special poojas.

Beautiful temple in the top of Alagar hill... It's one of the six holiest abodes of Murugan, Pazhamuthicholai where Murugan standing with valli and devvanai...We need to pay 50rs if we are bringing our own car... Bus facility is also available from Azhagar Koil... Cost of ticket is Rs.10 for single trip...It is believed that this is where the Lord Murugan disguised himself as a boy and tested the TamilPoet Avvaiyar... The temple for the Lord Vishnu, thealagar temple is nearby... “Arunagirinathar has sung Thriupugazh on this temple”. This place is also called asSolaimalai.The Lord Murugan hereis calledasVetrivel Murugan.The name Pazhamudircholai means“the fruit orchard”.For more details check out youtube channel "Priya Raj"

The architecture of Pazhamudhircholai Murugan Temple is captivating. The entrance gopuram is adorned with intricate carvings depicting various episodes from Hindu mythology. As one enters the temple complex, the soul-stirring chants and the fragrance of incense create a reverential atmosphere that prepares devotees for their encounter with the deity.The sanctum sanctorum houses the idol of Lord Murugan, resplendent and adorned with garlands and jewels. The serene expression on the face of the deity evokes a sense of peace and divine grace.

Today 1st June visited the temple for Marriage. The staffs are highly cooperative in arranging the Marriage. Had a good darsan in the temple. Free foot wear shop available around the temple. The darsan have free, Rs. 10 and Rs. 100 tickets available in temple premises. Ample car parking facility available in temple area.

Beautiful Temple.. 3 kms uphill from azhagar koil.. lovely road.. Temple open Full day upto 7 pm.. Devasthanam provide transport facility to reach temple.. Footpath also available. Must visit Temple at Madurai.. Periyar bus stand to alagar koil and uphill to pazhamuthircholai murugan temple..

Hill top temple having excellent scenic view. About 2-3km from azhagar temple. Temple is well maintained. You can't go up with buses. Small vehicles can climb up. Continuous mini bus transport available bro azhagar temple. There is not much space for parking up there.

This is the first of the six main abodes of lord muruga. This temple is built midst of a beautiful forest. There is also a natural spring here. But one should be careful to plan a trip only on normal days. Otherwise one is likely to get stranded in a traffic jam as there is limited parking facilities available and it gets too crowded with no one to regulate this traffic.

Magnificent Solaimalai Murugan Temple, Pazhamudhircholai is one of the six important abodes (Arupataiveedugal - ஆறுபடை வீடு) of the Tamil God Murugan, covered with dense forests atop a hill from Azhagarkovil which is 6th Abode.I would recommend to visit this temple before or after another top temple Noopura Gangai Amman Temple with bathed or consumed the herbal water from hill. And another temple of Vishnu god Kallazhagar temple at downhill.Being the only temple amongst the six holy abodes where Lord Murugan blesses his devotees along with both his consorts, he stands along with Goddess Valli and Devayani.If you want to know the history and stories there are wikipedia and other sources are there. I would also encourage you to read the story of incident between Avvaiyar, a renowned and legendary Tamil poetess and The lord Murugan himself which was also portrayed in various tamil films. It's a legend that the Jamun tree from where Murugan offered fruits to Avvaiyar, is still the same tree located in this temple.I visited this temple two times on both times I felt rejoice and peace.Bus facility available from downhill to only murugan temple. You need to walk uphill to visit Noopura Gangai Amman temple.

A quiet place on top of a small hill with one of the 6th abodes ( Last home of Aru padai veedu) of lord Murugan. A very beautiful scenery surrounds the temple. The way to reach the temple from the basem*nt has amazing scenery along the way. You can collect holy water from the top of a pond which is situated about a kilometre from the temple.

It is one of the 6 abodes (6 padai veedu) of Bhagwan Murugan. The temple is located on a hill to which road access is available. The roads were not completely tarred (asphalted) when we visited. You can either walk the 3 kilometres or take the government buses or take your private vehicle and reach the temple. There are 3 temples nearby. On the foothill, the is the Mahavishnu Temple, and Karuppusaamy temple. Then on the Hill, there is the main temple itself ..i.e. Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple and an Amman (Devi) temple nearby. You can bath in the natural streams on the hill. It is a great spiritual place to get good vibes especially for devotees of Murugan/Kartikeya

Atop a hill covered with lush greenery and dense forests lies one of the six divine abodes of Lord Muruga, The Pazhamudircholai Murugan. Also known as Solaimalai Murugan Temple, It is Twenty-five kilometers to the north of Madurai, India, and stands only two and a half kilometers away from the Vishnu temple of Azhagar Kovil.It is said that the Azhagar Kovil was the original home to the main deity of this temple, and the deity was later relocated to Pazhamudircholai during Thirumalai Nayak’s rule in Madurai.For ages, the Vel, which is the weapon of Lord Muruga’s primary weapon Vel(an ancient spear), which was crafted and handed over to Lord Muruga by goddess Parvati is worshipped as the presiding deity in the shrine. As per the Hindu mythology, Lord Murugan split the demon king Surapadman in half with the Vel during their vicious battle. Being the only temple amongst the six holy abodes where Lord Murugan blesses his devotees along with both his consorts, he stands along with Goddess Valli and Devayani.The famous Tamil poet Nakkeerarm mentioned Solaimalai in his Tamil Poem Tirumurukaatruppadai. Though it is sixth among the Arupadaiveedugal(the six abodes), in terms of visitors, it still attracts plenty of devotees all over the world with its soothing charm and the lush green flora-fauna that surround the temple.History Behind the TempleThe foundation of the main temple was laid by Cheaman Perumal, a ruler of Kerala in the 7th Century AD. Though the temple dates back to more than a millennium, the temple as in existence today was constructed in recent memory. In ancient times, only the Vel was worshipped as the main deity. Earlier, only a stone carved Vel, the spear of Lord Muruga, was kept in Pazhamudircholai. Later on, a wood idol of Muruga standing with his consorts, Valli and Deivanai were added.Avvaiyar was a renowned and legendary Tamil poetess and a name behind one of the most famous and appreciated works ever written in Hindu folklore. Her exceptional vocabulary and dexterity in the language made her works stand apart, in the list of even the greatest of the poets. This had started to make her audacious over her abilities. According to the pages drenched in the antiquity of the Hindu folklore, Lord Murugan who was well-versed with his devotee wanted to teach her a lesson and took the shape of a ten-year-old boy in here in Solaimalai.After having achieved everything in her life, Avviayar was resting under a Naaval tree, trying to figure out what lied next for her. A small boy appeared out of nowhere and stood on the tree. The boy asked Avviayar if she would like some fruits. Driven by hunger and thirst, she agreed instantly.The boy asked if she wanted a hot fruit or a cold one, which confused Avviayar but was tired to argue and opted for the cold one. Smilingly, the boy shook the tree, as many fruits fell, all of which were collected by her.The fruits were coated with the sand, so Avviayar blew them to remove it. The boy asked innocently, why was she trying to cool down the fruit blowing, which was already cold.This incident left Avviayar humbled by the clever wordplay and the poetic knowledge of the little boy. However, She was skeptical of the boy’s true identity which was revealed to her as Lord Murugan himself. She bowed to the almighty and requested him to bestow her with his bountiful knowledge, for she had realized the power of infinite learning. She sought Lord Murugan’s blessings and embarked on her quest for endless knowledge.The Story of MurugaLord Muruga, is considered as the chief deity by many Tamils all over the world. His story is even elaborated in the largest Mahapurana called Skanda Purana. Muruga, also known as Skanda or Kartikeya and is considered the god of love and war.Legend says that the celestial gods asked Lord Vishnu for help after being tortured and tormented by the demon King Surapadman. He assigned Kamadeva to awake Lord Shiva from the state of deep tapas. This led to the birth of Lord Murugan with the sole purpose of finishing Surapadman and putting an end

4.7

(9245)

4.5

(281)

36VF+P87, Alagar Koil Rd, Alagar Hills R.F, Tamil Nadu 624401, India

First time I went to this temple. I can see progress gradually in my life.This is an ancient rock-cut temple. Scholars say that Lord Vinayaga is the Lord of wisdom, As Vinayagar satisfies the wishes of his devotees like the Karpagam tree, he is also known as "Karpaga Vinayagar".Easy access and parking facilities are good. Well-maintained temple. No darshan charges, still in the hands of Nagarathar. Request the trust people to construct some more toilets and bathrooms. Rest all are good. May Lord Ganapathi bless all.

The Karpaga Vinayagar Temple in Pillaiyarpatti is a well-known Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It is located in the town of Pillaiyarpatti in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is renowned for its ancient rock-cut cave shrine and a towering six-faced idol of Lord Ganesha, also known as Karpaga Vinayagar. The unique aspect of this temple is the idol's six faces, each facing in different directions. The temple attracts devotees and tourists alike for its historical and religious significance. If you're planning to visit, it's a good idea to check for the most recent information and travel details.

The Karpaga Vinayagar Temple in Pillaiyarpatti, situated in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, is a famous Hindu temple devoted to Lord Ganesha. This temple is renowned for its ancient rock-cut cave sanctuary and an imposing six-faced representation of Lord Ganesha, also known as Karpaga Vinayagar. What makes this temple distinctive is the idol's six faces, each oriented in different directions. Due to its historical and religious importance, the temple attracts both devotees and tourists. If you're considering a visit, it's advisable to verify the latest travel information and details.

This temple is about 1 km inside from main road. Today (Masi Magam) I visited. I was totally shocked. There was huge rush for Dharshan. However line was fast moving.Here Ganapati is Moolavar. Here Shiva name is Arjuna Easer. Inside photography is not allowed.This temple is cave temple. i.e. Hill is curved as Temple.Temple is managed by private trust. They are maintained very very good.Please see photo for other information.

Well maintained temple. Evening 4:10pm they open the main door. Only if you get a flowers thengai pai they do archanai. I don’t find nothing wrong in it. I see the temple makes sure the people who run their life depending on the temple should have some good deeds too. Watch out for astrology ladies who try to mend money from you. Bful scenic theppa kulam.Over all good experience in visiting the temple ❤️ Divine god

Visited this unique Ganapathy temple for the first time and had a surreal experience. The main temple tower, corridor pillars, etc carry beautiful sculptures that are worth exploring. Some renovation works were on inside the temple and we hope that the old drawings on the roof of the corridors are restored too.We spent more than a couple of hours in and around the temple and could completely sink into the divine atmosphere. The views of temple towers especially from the temple-pond side are simply divine and eye-catching.Overall we had a great experience at this unique Ganapathy temple of the beautiful town, Pillayarpatti.

The had a very pleasing atmosphere.The cleanliness was adorable. Walkable from Bus Stop. Photography inside the temple was not allowed. Buy Bermuda Grass (arugampul) for Rs 20 or Rs 30 is enough. A must visit place. Nearest Spot Kundrakudi Murugan Temple & Kuberar Temple.

Magnificent temple of lord Ganesha.Stunning sculptures surround you, and you can't help but be awed by the sheer size of the temple.Though there was a crowd, we got ample time to pray to the idol, and there was no rushing unlike in other famous temples.n

The temple itself brings you positive energy when you step in . It’s very crowed on the holidays season . There is a main entrance and there is side entrance . The side entrance is less crowded and there is no special entry ticket .

I haven't experienced such a feeling while entering any temple, personally this is one of the best places to visit while you are completely down at life. The vibration that the lord creates is unmatchable.

Very spiritual place.. very calm and clean temple.. most visit place when your in karaikudi or Pudukottai! Roads are made now highway 4 tracks!

This temple is dedicated to Karpaka Vinayakar (Ganesha). In the cave temple, there are rock cut images of Ganesha, Others present are Siva, parvathy, murugan.....its belived tha the temple was built during 7 th century.Serene atmosphere.... Clean and tidy.... No greed for money....

One of the most beautiful temples in India. Neatly maintained. Pretty pond. Not very crowded during weekdays.

Dating back to 7th Century, this is one of the oldest Vinayagar rock cut temples in lndia. Located in a quiet village, Pilliar petti, it's an important shrine for Hindus. It's a huge complex, well maintained with ample parking. We went early 6 AM, crowds were thin, temple and area was relatively clean. The temple has a great ambience and a calming effect to devotees. Reportedly, The Lord removes all difficulties of devotees.There are usual temple shops and veg hotel Annalakshmy, at the entrance. Ok and a shadow of it's HO at Karaikudi.We stayed in Karaikudi, 15 kms away, roads are good, G msps work fine.

Very Lovely place and heaven for ganapathy lovers,feeding fish in the pond gives special feel, gigantic pillaiyar in tamilnadu,one among the 9 temples of nagarathar,very good maintenance,very calm village

Nice place to visit where lord Ganesh is being the main worshiping...... as it is believed that ones wishes may come true with his blessings....At this temple there are resting place where pilgrims from long distance can take rest for few hours....

Fell in love with the Grand Pillaiyar and the temple with rural touch - reef roof entry. Marutha maram also a fascination. Authentic divine souvenirs from the shop near the temple and Chettinad baskets made the visit wholesome

Karpaka Vinayaka Temple or Pillaiyarpatti Pillaiyar Temple is a 7th-century CE rock-cut cave shrine, significantly expanded over the later centuries. It is located in Pillayarpatti village in Tiruppathur Taluk, Sivaganga district in Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Karpaka Vinayakar.In the cave temple, there are rock cut images of Ganesha, Siva linga and another carving that has been variously identified as Ardhanarishwara or Harihara or the early king between them who built this temple. All these are notable for their unusual iconography. In late 19th-century, during restorative excavation and repair work, panchaloga statues were discovered. These are dated to the 11th-century. The temple has several inscriptions within the rock-cut shrines, as well as on the walls and mandapam outside.One of them mentions "Desi vinayakar" and also helps date the core layer of this temple to the 7th-century Ganesha. Another notable inscription in the sanctum is more archaic, sharing paleographic features of Tamil Brahmi and early Vatteluttu. This has led to proposals that portions of this Ganesha temple are likely older by a few centuries.Nice place to visit where lord Ganesh is being the main worshiping. as it is believed that ones wishes may come true with his blessings....

It nice experience to visit in the early morning on day near on new year 2024. With my family we have visited on 31.12.2023 around 6.30 am and was normal crowed had parking palce and there was no trafic at time we entered to temple. Taken same pooja things and entered inside. There was queue around 300 people was before and took half an hour to enter inside and done prayer and visit karpaga vinaiyagar temple , navakiragam temple and come out around. Took arukampul(grass) and coconut are things taking for pooja. There is seperate space for coconut blast entrance of the temple. Then sit for 5 min came out and visted shops brought vinagar Statute made on stick called white ellurukalai. Came back to parking aroun 9 am there was hug trafic and vehicle were moving very solw finall reach main road around 9.30 am. Plan your food as there no good hotel near by.

4.8

(17301)

4.5

(118)

P.K.NK.TRUST, Koil Road, Koothadipatti, Pillayarpatti, Tamil Nadu 630207, India

1 list

Temple located on the hilltop. We get a beautiful view of trichy city from there.The atmosphere at the top of the hill makes us spend more time there.The temple is inside the rock temple is a engineering marvel.The best time to go there is in the evening.

Good temple to visit in Trichy.No wheelchair accessible entrance ♿.Photography is not allowed once inside the sreekovil.Great view once you reach the top.Resting bench and water is available at top of the fort.

Clean temple with Pillayar at the top. Have to climb the steps to reach the top. View from the top is awesome. Whole Trichy city is visible from the top. Kaveri river, railway station, bridges, railway bridge, Srirangam temple is clearly visible from this temple. It has Thayumanavar sannithi as a separate division

Magnificent view! In the Rockfort temple complex, there are three shrines, two of which are dedicated to Lord Ganesha; one is at the foot of the temple, and the other is at the top, with the Thayumanavar Temple located in the middle. Among the three temples, the Thayumanavar temple is the largest. Lord Shiva as a lingam is worshipped at the Thayumanavar Temple as Thayumanavar, Mathrubootheshwar, Thayumaneswarar, or Sevvanthi Nathar. Mother is known as Mattuvar Kuzhali or Sugandha Kundalambikai. Located on a 273-foot-high monolith dating back 3500 billion years, the Rockfort consists of rock-carved cave temples atop a set of monolithic rocks. After the Thanjavur temple, this Siva Lingam is the second largest.

A very huge and beautiful Shiva temple..the paintings on walls are incredible and one of the best dipicting the stories around the temple significance..one has to see those painting in live...color full paintings..one of the best and must place to visit in trichy, need to climb around 200 steps visit the temple. The view from the top of the hill is amazing and incredible. The entire trichy city can be viewed and the river kaveri can be viewed and the banks of river kaveri.

Rockfort, locally known in Tamil asMalaikkottai (மலைக்கோட்டை) is a historicstone barrier andtemplecomplex built on an ancient rock. It is located in the city ofTrichirapalli on the banks of river Kaveri,Tamilnadu,India. It is constructed on rock.There are two Hindu temples inside, theUchchipillaiyar and theThayumanavar temples. Other local tourist attractions include famousPallava -eraGanesh temple and theMadurai-nayak era fort. The fort complex has witnessed fierce battles between the Madurai Nayakas andAdil Shahi dynasty ofBijapur Carnatic region andMaratha Imperial forces. The fort played an important part during theCarnatic Wars, helping lay the foundations of theBritish Empire in India. Rockfort is the most prominent landmark of the city and surrounded by lot of shopping complex.

There is another temple named Thayumanaswami Temple around half-way of the stair-path towards the Rockfort Temple. This temple seems to be made by cutting a cave bigger.The Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple, popularly known as the Rockfort temple too, is situated atop a hillock. It can be seen from far during night-time, as there were good colourful illumination around the hillock.From the lowest point to the top-- there were 418 steps. One needs to climb around 300 steps to reach the view point. Till the viewpoint, the entire stairpath is through the cave, so there is no direct sunlight/ heat to be bohred of.After around 300 steps, the stair-path emerges from the cave into open, ad at that point, on left side, there is the "Pallavar Upper rockcut Caves", built during the Pallava dynasty. Sadly, hat portion seemed to be permanently locked.The view from the vewpoint and from the temple is really mesmerizing. One can see the bridges on river Kaveri, the Gopurams of the Ranganathaswamy Temple etc. from the viewpoint.

Went to do the pooja after 1 year birth of my child.. taken 1 vazhai thar and carry from down till thayumanavar sannidhi.. after done the neivedyam distrumibuted to all the devotees.. it was great sculptures and the steps was also good and thoroughly enjoyed... good time spent with family.. surely kids will enjoy walking..nit so much rush able to see both shivan and ambal in quick time.

Situated more than halfway mark to the Uchipillayar temple in the Rockfort, at the left side. The temple is big, considering it being located on the hills. Open between 6 am to 12 pm and 4 pm to 8 pm. Need to climb approximately 300 steep steps to reach the temple.When I first visited the temple, I was very much astonished to see the grandeur of the Thayumanvar statue and had a very great vibration. Separate temple for Martyvarakuzhalai ammai. Still could recall the divine feeling from the first visit.The second time could not be visited as the temple was closed during noon time and it was opened only during the evening.The third time visit was an early morning visit, and I sat there for more than an hour just seeing the Lord for more time. Observed that most of the people visit in a tourist mindset and just pray and quickly go. But this is not the temple to just leave but to stay and pray.Remember, people bring full stem full of bananas and milk for placing before God.Whenever we visit Trichy, I will try to visit this temple for peacefulness and sort of astonishment feel.Everyone should visit to feel the divine experience.

One of the oldest temple with huge shiva lingam. Our visit was too good. Priests are really good and not money minded. It took close to thirty minutes for us to reach the top. We got lot of bananas as Prasadham. Just to be cautious, carry a shoulder bag to keep the belongings and bananas. Otherwise you will be chased by Monkeys for Banana while going to the top for Uchi Pillaiyar Dharsan.

A padal Petra sthalm.This temple is so famous in the name of Utchi Pillayar temple. When you step up to Utchi Pillayar temple this Thayumanavar (shiva) temple, Mouna madam temple, Meenakshi Sundreshwarer temple, many small temple (sculpture) and also Pallava caves is on this route.Big step around 600 is there.All temple are well maintained. You should have to spend about 3 hours to get your dharsan and photos.

Also called as Rock Fort temple located over top of the hillock in the city of Tiruchirappalli and is built with rocks that are believed to be over a million years old. Rockfort temple timings is from 6 AM to 8 PM.. from the top of the hill you will be having a panoramic view of the city

Temple is located on top of a hill. Accessibility is via stairs. The best time to visit is during evenings when you can watch the city scape while enjoying the the cool breeze.

Nice temple.You need to climb 300-400 steps 🪜 to reach top.There is no parking facility for car . Use auto to reach foothills of temple. Auto charge 100 inr from main 🚐 bustand.Carry water . Timing post evening 5 pm reaching there is good for you.

Om namah shivaya 🙏. Ancient temple. One of the famous temple in Trichy/Tamilnadu. One of the Identity of Tamilnadu. This is a Hill temple (Rockfort temple). One of the Paadal Petra Sthalam (Praised by Azhwars). Main deity of this temple is Lord Shiva. You can see this Rockfort temple from all the location in the city. Located at near to Trichy Chatram Bus Stand. Frequent buses available from Trichy Central Bus Stand and Railway Station. In this hill, One more ancient temple is there (Uchi Pillayar/Lord Ganesha). Bus stop name is Lourdes Church/Main Guard Gate.

Very nice temple with Devine location. Ancient architectural marvel and swarg for devotees. Omm namah shivay

4.7

(588)

4.5

(731)

Big Bazaar St, Melachinthamani, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620002, India

+26 other lists

🪷ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय🪷It is such a beautiful temple. Walking around the temple felt so divine. The most eye-catching thing was the entrance gate of the temple which was so big and can be seen from far away. I am really blessed that I got the chance to visit this temple in this life.

It's a very Big temple, so much history behind this temple. Very big Gopuram, only South Indian temple having Viswaroopa Darshan in the morning. One gopuram will be in white colour only.During Viswaroopa darisanam elephant, horse and cow will come. Elephant will bring water for morning first Pooja. Only place we can see Sri Devi, poo Devi and Lakshmi back to back in That sannithi. Musiem, 1000 pillar hall and much more are there..

This is another enormous premises located in Trichy, Srirangam. Unfortunately when we arrived in the afternoon the inner sanctum was closed and was opening at 6.00 PM. We would have been late if we waited until that time. But we took a stroll in the premises itself and felt very peaceful. Only one temple was open for the quick darshan but even that queue was huge for us to wait. The enormous gopuram is colourful and has one after the other on all 4 sides.

The temple is of considerable size and has a rich history. The temple's maintenance is in dire need of improvement. The priest and management place a greater emphasis on the money given by devotees for 'darshan' than on the temple itself, which has an unvalued history. It is necessary for the Indian government to take care of these types of historical places.

Most beautiful , ancient temple.Lord Vishnu looks like real.Parking : parking at your own risk.Special darshan - 250 Rs per person.All time crowed inside temple.

My visit to this temple was especially magical. The complex feels as if it is really living, with incense and scents wafting through the air - not like other places of monuments elsewhere which have simply become a tourist attractions.Bag (Rs. 15) and shoe storage available at a kiosk outside the temple for a small fee.No shorts allowed, I wore a collared shirt with short sleeves and it was okay.

The Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple in Trichy is an architectural marvel. Its intricate carvings and towering gopurams leave visitors in awe.The temple is dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, a form of Lord Vishnu, and is one of the largest functioning Hindu temples in the world. The temple's sprawling complex houses various shrines, halls, and sacred ponds.The serene atmosphere and spiritual aura make it a peaceful place for devotees. The temple's rich history and cultural significance add to its appeal.The temple's location on an island in the Cauvery River makes it a picturesque and tranquil setting. Overall, the Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple is a must-visit destination for its architectural splendor, religious significance, and peaceful ambiance.Trick:It is better to buy the paid Rs 100 ticket than going into the free line. The priest allows people to go inside the sanctum santorum, so it takes a lot of time to go inside.The paid line gets priority to go inside santum santorum and all priority people are cleared before letting the free line move. It is a way to force people to cough up money but works for the temple and Govt pockets all the money.I took a free line considering only 60 people in front of me. It took almost an hour to finish the darshan. Additionally, people with small kids or older folks get priority just before the temple entrance only.

Devine place. The temple is very big and so many temples are located inside other than the main temple. It was mesmerizing to see The Lord Sri Ranganatha Swamy sleeping peacefully. I visited this temple for the first time and I liked the atmosphere and also the temple is maintained so well.If you are visiting the temple in the morning please see the timing before your visit. I waited for very long as I went early. I guess they left us around 930. There is a free darshana queue and a quick darshana queue.

Srirangam Temple, also known as Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, is one of the most significant and revered Hindu temples in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located in the city of Tiruchirapalli (Trichy), on an island formed by the Kaveri River and its tributaries. Here is a review of Srirangam Temple based on its historical and architectural significance, religious importance, and overall visitor experience:Historical and Architectural Significance:Srirangam Temple is renowned for its rich history and architectural grandeur. It is one of the 108 Divya Desams, a group of temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and it holds immense religious and cultural importance. The temple complex is a vast and impressive structure with several layers of walls, gopurams (towering gateways), and intricately carved pillars. The temple's architecture is a remarkable example of Dravidian style, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail.Religious Importance:The temple is dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, a reclining form of Lord Vishnu, and is considered one of the holiest pilgrimage sites for Vaishnavites. The presiding deity, Lord Ranganatha, is believed to be the protector of the universe. The temple follows strict rituals and customs, making it a sacred place for worshippers and devotees. It is an essential destination for those seeking spiritual enlightenment and a deep connection with their faith.Temple Complex:The temple complex is vast and consists of seven concentric rectangular prakaras (enclosures). Each prakara has a unique set of gopurams and shrines. The Rajagopuram, the main entrance tower, is an iconic structure that stands 236 feet tall and is adorned with colorful sculptures. The temple also houses various mandapams (halls) and shrines, each with its own historical and religious significance.Festivals and Celebrations:Srirangam Temple hosts numerous festivals and events throughout the year. The Vaikunta Ekadasi festival is particularly famous when devotees from all over the country gather to witness the "opening of the heavenly gates" or the Paramapada Vasal. Other significant celebrations include the Panguni Uthiram and Brahmotsavam festivals, which are marked by grand processions, music, dance, and religious rituals.Visitor Experience:Visiting Srirangam Temple is a unique and awe-inspiring experience. The architecture and sculptures are a feast for the eyes, and the spiritual atmosphere is palpable. The temple authorities maintain a strict dress code, and visitors are expected to follow certain rules and customs. It is advisable to plan your visit during non-peak hours to avoid long lines and crowds. Don't forget to explore the temple's historic and religious significance through guides or informative literature.In conclusion, Srirangam Temple in Tamil Nadu is a magnificent and spiritually significant place for devotees of Lord Vishnu. Its historical and architectural grandeur, combined with its religious importance, make it a must-visit destination for those interested in Indian heritage and spirituality. Visitors can expect a profound and enlightening experience while exploring the temple's vast complex and immersing themselves in the divine aura it offers.

Very beautiful and old temple. Cholan architecture temple. Must visit for everyone, no other state in India can beat the beauty of these tamil nadu temple.. Probably built when islam was still in caves. 🙏🏼

The temple was built in the 9th century and covers more than 156 acres of land.The temple is over 2,000 years old and is one of the world's largest functioning temples.The temple is surrounded by the Kaveri River and is aligned to the north-south and east-west axis.The temple has seven concentric walls, 21 golden gopurams (towers), and 39 pavilions.The temple also has 50 shrines, 9 sacred water pools, and Ayiram Kaal mandapam, a hall with 1,000 pillars.The temple has a police station to help protect visitors and maintain order.The temple maintains centuries-old ceremonies and traditions.The temple celebrates festivals for 322 days of the year, including a 21-day annual celebration that attracts over 1 million tourists.

I arrived at Tiruchirapalli railway station at 4:30 pm, after a long journey from Chennai. I was eager to visit the holy town of Srirangam, where the famous Sri Ranganathaswamy temple is located. I looked for an auto-rickshaw, but they were charging exorbitant rates. I decided to take a local service bus instead, which was cheaper and more convenient. The bus ride took about half an hour, and I reached Srirangam by 5 pm.As I entered the town, I felt a sense of peace and devotion. I could see the towering gopurams of the temple, which is the largest functioning Hindu temple in the world. I checked into a nearby hotel and freshened up. Then I headed to the temple, which was just a short walk away.The temple complex is spread over 156 acres and has seven concentric walls and 21 towers. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who is worshipped here as Ranganatha, the reclining lord. The temple is also one of the 108 Divya Desams, the most sacred places for Vaishnavites. I joined the queue of devotees and entered the temple through the main entrance, the Rajagopuram, which is 236 feet high and has 13 tiers.As I walked through the temple, I was amazed by the beauty and grandeur of the architecture, sculptures, paintings, and carvings. I saw many shrines, halls, tanks, and gardens, each with its own significance and history. I visited the sanctum sanctorum, where the idol of Ranganatha is placed on a serpent bed. I felt a surge of emotion as I gazed at the lord, who seemed to be smiling at me. I offered my prayers and received the prasadam.Then I proceeded to the shrine of Goddess Lakshmi, who is worshipped here as Ranganayaki, the consort of Ranganatha. She is also known as Akilandeswari, the ruler of the universeOne of the most remarkable sights in the temple is the samadhi of Sri Ramanujacharya, the great Vaishnava philosopher and guru. His original body is preserved inside a chamber, without any chemical treatment. It is coated with sandalwood paste and saffron twice a year. His body is placed behind his idol and is open for darshan. I felt honored to see his body, which is more than 900 years old. I paid my respects to him and thanked him for his teachings and contributions.After spending a few hours in the temple, I decided to explore the surroundings. I took a bus to Thiruvanaikaval, where the Jambukeswarar temple is located. This is another ancient and magnificent temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the five Panchabhoota Sthalams, representing the element of water. The lingam here is said to have been worshipped by Goddess Parvati, who performed penance under a jambu tree. The temple also has a spring in the sanctum, which never dries up. I admired the architecture and sculptures of the temple, and offered my prayers to Shiva and Parvati.I returned to Srirangam by evening and had a simple dinner at a local restaurant. I felt happy and fulfilled after a day of spiritual bliss. I retired to my hotel room and slept peacefully, dreaming of the divine.

The architectural works are amazing.Good vibe over here while entering there are four gopuram and then the huge one.And also to mention the temple priest would never hesitate to tell u about the history.Overall great place

Pretty nice temple, but it isn't feel as big as claimed. Like, there is an entire town inside the temple premises, so it doesn't feel as if the temple itself is 800 acres big, rather it feels like the temple is just a part of an 800 acre sized town. Still a beautiful experience.

A great example for the name temple. Its numbered 1st in the 108 diyadesams of lord vishnu. The great and mesmerizing look of Rajagopuram ( Big tower of temple ) amazes us with the architectural, cultural and scripture heritage of India and especially Tamilians. A must visit place for a person once in his lifetime.

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Ranganatha (a form of Vishnu), located in Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India.[4] Constructed in the Dravidian architectural style, the temple is glorified by Alvars in their Naalayira Divya Prabhandam[5] and has the unique distinction of being the foremost among the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to the god Vishnu.It is the most illustrious Vaishnava temples in South India rich in legend and history. The temple has played an important role in Vaishnavism history starting with the 11th-century career of Ramanuja and his predecessors Nathamuni and Yamunacharya in Srirangam.[6] Its location, on an island between the Kollidam and Kaveri rivers,[4] has rendered it vulnerable to flooding as well as the rampaging of invading armies which repeatedly commandeered the site for military encampment.[7] The temple was looted and destroyed by the Delhi Sultanate armies in a broad plunder raid on various cities of the Pandyan kingdom in early 14th century. The temple was rebuilt in late 14th century,[8][9] the site fortified and expanded with many more gopurams in the 16th and 17th centuries.[10][11] It was one of the hubs of early Bhakti movement with a devotional singing and dance tradition, but this tradition stopped during the 14th century and was revived in a limited way much later.[12]The temple occupies an area of 155 acres (63 ha) with 81 shrines, 21 towers, 39 pavilions, and many water tanks integrated into the complex making it the world's largest functioning Hindu temple.[4][13] The temple town is a significant archaeological and epigraphical site, providing a historic window into the early and mid medieval South Indian society and culture. Numerous inscriptions suggest that this Hindu temple served not only as a spiritual center, but also a major economic and charitable institution that operated education and hospital facilities, ran a free kitchen, and financed regional infrastructure projects from the gifts and donations it received.[4][14][note 2]The Srirangam temple is the largest temple compound in India and one of the largest religious complexes in the world.[4][13] Some of these structures have been renovated, expanded and rebuilt over the centuries as a living temple. The latest addition is the outer tower that is approximately 73 metres (240 ft) tall, completed in 1987.[16] Srirangam temple is often listed as one of the largest functioning Hindu temple in the world, the still larger Angkor Wat being the largest existing temple.[17][18] The temple is an active Hindu house of worship and follows the Tenkalai tradition of Sri Vaishnavism. The annual 21-day festival conducted during the Tamil month of Margali (December–January) attracts 1 million visitors. The temple complex has been nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is in UNESCO's tentative list.[4]

Best time to visit is morning or evening. Not in mid day. Very hot floor. Temple authorities silent. Every employee will present but do nothing when pilgrims running on hot floor. All required mats are wound kept aside with the employees.

Big and beautiful temple, one of the 108 divya desams of lord vishnu. Take your time and explore, a lot to see and admire. One of the eight swayambu kshetras. couldnt do justice to the views here.

It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Ranganathan (Vishnu). Architecture and style is that of Dravidian. When you visit, it’s advisable to go early in the morning to avoid the crowds.The temple is open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM every day. No tickets or booking needed.

Great religious place .One has to walk through a very long queue. It's tiresome for senior citizens.One has to buy tickets for 100/- each.But they don't allow you to stand infront of deities for 5 seconds also.It's very horrible.Senior citizens face a lot of trouble.It was a very painful visit for us.

What to say.... It's an amazing temple...Architecture is way too next level... To appreciate the art, visit on a week day - 2 full days required.The darshan and Prasad is always too good.Before visiting the temple, pls get a map of the temple, else you will miss many beautiful architectures and places.

The Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple in Srirangam is a significant and revered site in Hinduism, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It’s not only a place of deep spiritual importance but also an architectural masterpiece. Here are some fascinating details about the temple:Location: The temple is situated on an island in Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India.Deities: The primary deity is Ranganatha (a form of Vishnu), and the temple complex also houses Ranganayaki (Lakshmi).Architecture: It showcases the Dravidian style of architecture and is known for its grandeur and intricate carvings.Size: It’s the largest temple compound in India and one of the largest religious complexes in the world.History: The temple is glorified in the early medieval Tamil literature of the Alvars and has inscriptions dating from the late 1st millennium CE.Festivals: The temple is famous for its 21-day festival during the Tamil month of Margali (December–January), attracting over a million visitors.Recognition: In 2017, the temple received the UNESCO Asia Pacific Award of Merit for cultural heritage conservation.The Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple is a testament to the rich cultural and religious history of South India and continues to be a pivotal center for worship and pilgrimage.

It is very huge temple complex with gigantic praharis, gopurams and mandapams with beautiful sculptures. Though the temple complex area is very very huge, it is the responsibility of the governments both central and state and also temple authorities to protect, upkeep and maintain the glory of our heritage monument.Further, the temple authorities, pujaries and the staff of the temple should take measures for the peaceful Darshan of Deities without shouting on the pilgrims during their prayers to the Gods.Near Rajagopuram and other gopurams and also the ways towards temple are fully occupied by the shop keepers and road side vendors which made clumsy and ugly appearance when approaching the temple complex. The concerned authorities should be given top priority in this aspect to retain the glory of ancient temple.ABOVE IS MY REVIEW AND VIEWS. BUT EVERY HINDU SHOULD VISIT THIS ANCIENT TEMPLE ATLEAST ONCE IN A LIFE TIME.

One of the best temple to Worship Lord Vishnu . Om Nama Narayana ! Cars Can be parked around the temple streets . While on Auspicious Special day it will be rushed think so . So plan accordingly . One of the biggest temple & big positive energy around it . Best Temple to go with the family

Beautiful temple.This temple is crowded during the weekdays as well as weekends. Try to visit in the early morning to avoid crowds. And don't forget to visit Andal the elephant 🌼If you prefer less crowd and would like to have a hassle free experience then you can go ahead and buy Rs. 100 ticket.

Divadesam 1The temple occupies an area of 63 hectares (155 acres) with 81 shrines, 21 towers, 39 pavilions, and many water tanks integrated into the complex making it the world's largest functioning Hindu temple.The temple complex has been nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage SiteBrahma was performing austerities during the Samudra Manthana (churning of cosmic ocean), and Srirangam Vimanam emerged as a result. It remained in Satyaloka for ages, was brought to Ayodhya by king Ikshvaku.After Rama, an avatar of Vishnu, had killed the evil demon Ravana, he gave it to King Vibhishana who wanted to be with Rama.When Vibhishana passed through Tiruchi en route to Sri Lanka where he had become the king, the Srirangam Vimanam would not move from the island. So, he gave it to a local king called Dharmavarma, if the king consecrated the Vimanam to face the south cardinal direction eternally, blessing him and Lanka. Hence, it is that the deity (in a reclining posture) faces South, his body aligned to the east-west axis.

The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is one of the most distinguished and captivating Hindu temples in the world.It is largest hindu temple in india & tallest gopuram(temple towers) across south india.It is lord Vishnu's temple with largest temple compound.The architecture work is amazing.The queue for darshan is long. Carry water alongwith.Footwear & bags are not allowed inside, you need to keep them outside paying 5rs for the bag.Try going early morning.

Overall place is good. Take your own time to visit the place and explore every side of the temple. Try to avoid on weekends as temple will be filled with a lot of peoy.

4.6

(23175)

4.5

(1104)

Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620006, India

11 lists

Just divine!!! One of the panchabootha sthalams where the lingam resides on a bed of water. The sanctum Santorum is so small that only 10-15 people can enter at a time. But darshan is awesome and the priest explains stala purana and shows the water bed under linga, on request. Temple architecture speaks for itself. Makes us wonder about the people who were able to erect such fine pieces of art 1000 years back!!! Don't miss it, if you visit Trichy.

This is a historical temple dedicated to lord Shiva. One of the pancha linga, jala lingam is worshipped here. This temple is architectural wonders, often adorned with intricate carvings, ornate spires (shikharas), and beautiful sculptures.Free darshan and 20 rs darshan is available.Transport is available from srirangam temple nearby.Well maintained.Waiting time is 30 - 60 mins.

Peaceful and amazing. One of the five temples of god shiva representing 5 elements of nature, here the water element.There is an elephant in this temple premises which is one of the most beautiful and graceful I have ever seen, mesmerising. The divine goddess here is Akhilandeswari, important place of shakti worship in tamilnadu along with kamakshi, meenakshi.

Sacred and pious temple in Srirangam. Mesmerizing architecture and great Shiva linga, which emphasizes to stay ground to earth. You will feel that cosmic energy once you enter the festival until you leave. Great oreseroof our ancient architecture

House of God. The temple is huge, the architecture of the temple is mind blowing. One needs to spend at least 2 hours or more to enjoy the beautiful sculptures. Such is the amazing beauty of the temple.

This is a mesmerizing temple. Very pleasant, calm and beautiful sculptures. Each and every sculptures are very unique and detailed.Our soul will be in peace. We will forget all our stress and depression here. Must visit temple in Trichy.

This is a Famous Shiva (Jambukeshwarar) temple. Shiva with goddess Akilandeshwari (Parvathi). This temple is represented the element of water . This temple was built by the one of the Cholas. Very Happy to be here for the first time and I loved this temple so much. This temple was bigger and very peaceful place. Temple Architecture was so beautiful. Sculptures are so beautiful and unique that they can never have been seen before I loved the art of this place.

Mighty and huge temple present in Trichy.. one of paadal Petra sthalam... Carvings in the pillars are very much precise and also some are too modern.. it takes some hours to fully roam in the temple. Delighted to see the cute elephant too...must go temple for all

A must visit temple for a peace of mind experience. Ample parking spaces on weekdays, though access via few roads difficult. Once you get in you’ll be awestruck by the sheer magnificence of the vastness and architecture. Consider yourself lucky to meet Akila :)

It's very big temple. Can spend half a day here. That much big temple. Awesome farming area behind the temple, inside the compound. It's lovely place.

The temple is located in Srirangam(near to Tiruchirappalli), Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati are the main deities here.There are some specific opening times for the darshanam mainly after 4 Pm.There are several facilities like free Slipper stand/room and washrooms are there.Outside the temple some hotels are also there to enjoy good meal 🥗.If you are going to visit the main Srirangam temple then you should visit this temple also it is nearby and bus service are there very frequent and fare around ₹5/person.From Trichy station, buses going to Srirangam will be available from central bus stand @10-15/person and if direct buses are not available then take bus for chaithram bus stand(@₹7/ person) and then from chaithram to Srirangam(@ ₹7/person).For returning same route can be taken.As per the Wikipedia, “Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanaikaval (also Thiruvanaikal, Jambukeswaram) is a temple of Shiva in Tiruchirapalli (Trichy) district, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. and one of the five major Shiva Temples of Tamil Nadu representing the Mahābhūta or five elements; this temple represents the element of water, or neer in Tamil.”The style of the architecture is done in Dravida Style.

Jambukeswer Temple is one of the five temples dedicated to Lord Shiva as the manifestation of the five elements. This temple represents the element of water, and is also known as the Jala Lingam. It is located near Srirangam, a town famous for its Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.I visited Jambukeswer Temple on a sunny day in January. The temple complex is huge and has many smaller shrines and sculptures. The main attraction is the sanctum sanctorum, where the Shiva Lingam is partially submerged in water that comes from an underground spring. The entrance to the sanctum is low and narrow, and only a few people can enter at a time. I felt a sense of awe and devotion as I saw the Lingam surrounded by water.The temple also has a shrine for Goddess Akhilandeswari, who is the consort of Lord Shiva. She is worshipped as the goddess of wisdom and learning. There is a special ritual that takes place every day at noon, where a priest dressed as a woman performs a puja to a holy cow in front of the goddess. This symbolizes the surrender of the ego and the attainment of enlightenment.The temple is very peaceful and serene, and I enjoyed the architecture and the carvings on the pillars and walls. The temple is also home to some elephants and cows, which are considered sacred animals in Hinduism. I fed them some bananas and received their blessings.I spent about two hours in the temple and felt very refreshed and rejuvenated. I learned a lot about the history and significance of the temple and its deities. I would recommend anyone who is interested in spirituality and culture to visit Jambukeswer Temple near Srirangam.

Excellent temple, I'm not satisfied for this visit. I want visit again and to spend more time, the inside sculpture is so attractive and marvelous. Pilllers design is excellent.🙏🙏🙏Important place, don't miss to visit.

Thirunaikovil temple is a temple where the people life inside. There is a town and streets are new to see for the tourists.Mostly not so crowded. Peaceful temple to experience the divine feeling.Interesting place to visit in Trichy.U can witness the art of sculptures.

It's a nice place want to see..very peaceful..they maintain cleanly..my family love that temple..bus stop opposite only that temple.. Through out busses available..

Devotees believe that once, Devi Parvati made fun of Lord Shiva’s penance for the improvement and welfare of the world. So, Shiva asked her to go to the earth from Kailash (Shiva’s abode) to perform her penance.Parvati in the form of Akilandeswari as per Shiva‘s wish found Jambu forest (Thiruvanaikoil) to conduct her penance. Hence, she made a lingam out of water of river Cauvery under the Venn Naaval tree (the Venn Naaval tree on top of the saint Jambu) and commenced her worship. Threfore, the lingam is known as Appu Lingam (Water Lingam). Siva at last gave darshan to Akilandeswari and taught her Siva Gnana. Further, Akilandeswari took Upadesa (lessons) facing East from Shiva, who stood facing west.Very good power full temple of lord shiva

Awesome historic temple for the deity Jambukeshwar representing Water element and one of the jyoti lingas and Goddess Akhilandeshwari as consort. Separate sannidhis for them both.Massive stone temple. It was not very crowded as we went in the morning and the crowd was managed well. The main deity is inside a small cave- like structure. The sanctum felt divine to be in with good divine vibrations. Most were chanting shiva slokas and mantras.Goddess Akhilandeshwari was adorned in a beautiful red sari. Big statue and well decorated. Felt blessed.

A must visit temple.It's a huge temple. A very peaceful and beautiful place. Calm and clean. Easily one can spend 3-4 hours in this temple.Just loved this place

Thiruvanaikovil is one of the Panchapootham representing water. It’s constructed by Chengutuvan chozan during AD 2nd century. It’s very big temple. Must see place. We can maintain properly.

It's also known as the Jambukeswarar Temple and was built over 1,800 years ago by Emperor Kocengannan Chola.The temple is located on the island of Srirangam, which is also home to the famous Ranganathaswamy temple.The temple is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams, where all four of the most revered Nayanmars (Saivite Saints) have sung hymns in glory of the Deity.The temple is considered the abode of goddess Akilandeswari, one of the forms of the goddess Parvati.The temple represents the element of water, or neer in Tamil.The temple is one of the five main Shiva temples in Tamil Nadu (Pancha Bhoota Stalam), which stands for the Mahbhta or five great elements.

The temple is less commercialized and hence there is tranquility around. You get the vibes of visiting the temple with no efforts my the people around to monetize the divinity. One of the best place to visit in Trichy.The structural is magnificent. Appreciate the sculptures who must have gone through ardous task of making this one of the beautiful place of workshop. The campus is clean and we'll maintained.

Very beautiful Chola architecture. Accurate parallel pillars of massive size. Spend time for art lovers - 3 hours.The Lord Shiva is one of the panchabootha linga -- here representing water. Huge human made stone water tanks can be seen (but no water now).Amman is Akhilandeshwari - the mandapam leading to Her temple is an amazing architecture. One straight line of 100+ stone pillars.One must visit in Srirangam.

One of the most beautiful temple and big temple of lord Shiva, temple has backstory, [story between spider & elephant ] jalalingam (waterlingam) main inner sanctum is very small beside jambu tree( jamun tree), entry is very small bcz as per backstory even the baby elephant should not enter, temple complex is huge, when you enter temples welcomes with lush green on either side of gopuram, huge pillars with big spans are extremely detailed, zodiac signs curved on ceilings long time back, the way light coming inside of the corridors makes extremely beautiful scenic space, Devi sannidi (godesses ) is also inside the temple complex, best time is to go in mornings..! Darshan timings are there only that time they allow for darshan.

One of the "paadal Petra sthalam" In sangam literature called Devaram mentioning this temple. Big vast temple. You will feel fun while exploring the temple. There are lot of sculptures in pillars. Each sculpture tells a story related to lord shiv! If you love Archeology and ancient sculptures do visit! Apart from praying deity. Open your eyes and look all the art there. Art is the true divine

One of the most interesting temples with fascinating structures in it. Definitely worth a visit and the spiritual aspect of this place intensifies as near as you get to the main Garbha Gudi. There’s wheelchair accessibility as well for this vast expanse of space. The pillars are all interesting when looked upon closer inspection.

4.8

(16506)

4.5

(331)

VP33+5JC, N Car St, Srirangam, Thiruvanaikoil, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620005, India

2 lists

Very divine place and can feel the positive energy of divine power here... Crowded on Thursdays. You can place your astrology under the Brahma feet to get his blessings and the mythology of this place is it changes your destiny after your visit here.Added information about this temple is that it is open till 1 pm on Thursdays. Plan to visit before 12 noon else the temple will be closed exactly at 1 pm.

Yesterday,I was at the Bhramapureeswarar Temple located at Tirupattur which is 32 kms from Tiruchirappalli. The legend has it that Lord Bhramas destiny was changed by Lord Shiva, hence the name to Lord Shiva and his concert, Bhramapureeswarar and Bhramanayagi respectively. Lord Bhrama was relieved of the curse by worshipping Lord Shiva and regained the powers to create which he had lost due to the curse of Lord Shiva who was angry over Bhrama’s arrogance about his powers. Since Bhrama’s destiny was changed, devotees throng the temple to worship presiding deities . Further devotees place a copy of their horoscope at the Sannidhi of Lord Bhrama praying for their destinies to be changed for good. Must visit temple. Timings 7 am to 12 noon, 4 pm to 8 pm.

It is nearky an hour drive from Tiruchirappalli. Visited on a pradosham day. This is one among few temples for God Bramma. Big temple complex and maintained well. Obe can feel positive vibration by the visit.Only thing we find it difficult being Senior citizens is eventhough there was not much crowd you have to go through long barricade path which they could have shortened as per current crowd.

Brahmapureeswarar temple that removes our bad karma. A very ancient temple with many Shiva Lingams enshrined. Brahma himself is the Guru here and by visiting this place one gets all the benefits. Brahma sannathi, turmeric is given to devotees as prasadam.Ekambareswarar, Arunasaleshwarar, Kailasanathar, Jambukeswarar and many other lingams are consecrated.Here Kailash nathar lingam and nandeeswarar statues are very unique and never Miss it to see.

Beautiful Old Ancient temple, one of the very few temples dedicated to Lord Brahma..Devotees believe it’s auspicious to keep their horoscope to the deity and get blessings for the future goals..Located on the way to Trichy from Chennai.. 5 kms detour from NH road.. vast paid car parking available in front of the templeAutos and share autos are operating from the main road..Don’t miss to visit the garden, which is located adjacent to the temple…

One of the most peaceful temples I have ever visited. Not much crowded and a beautiful garden with an eye catching pond.

This is one of the very few templesfor god Brhamma. This temple is located just 5 kms from the Trichy-Chennai highway (just opposite to A2B+ Petrol bulk). When we visited last time, it was very less crowded and we worshiped the god peacefully. It was a very wide area and almost all the sculptures inside the temple were a little bit damaged, especially the pillars. First we can worship Brhammaafter lord Siva. They are charging 10 rupees per jathagam (if you want to do the archanai).Inside the temple premise, we found a separate pond along with other statues. It looks like a Nandavanam, and there is one more small temple kind building there - I am not sure what it is all about. I strongly recommend this place for the people who are in love with nature - it was a fantastic nandavanam. I found the 'Mahizha' tree for the first time inside the Nandavanam - it looks like a small banyan tree. This is the STHALA IRUTSHAM of this templeas well. Apart from that, the temple was cleanlymaintained, and there was limited space to place our footwear outside the temple. Toilet facilities are also provided for free of cost which is located in the car parking area.Parking # Wide area - 30 rupees / carToilet facilities# AvailableMaintenance# GoodMorning time# until 12 pmEvening time# from 4 to 8 pmOverall, it's a must visit temple.

Tirupattur Brahmapureeswarar temple it’s one of the ancient temple 🛕 in tamilnadu, here we can see exclusively Brahman Sannidhi in this temple. It is said that Lord Brahma was cursed by Shiva for his arrogance about his powers. Later brahma realised his mistake and got Saba vimochana from shiva, hence people bring in their personal horoscope and keep it on the feet of brahma to change their destiny to better than what they are now. Must visit temple 🛕 when you’re in Tirchy. Also you would see Saint Yogi Maharishi Pathanjali Jeeva Samadhi diagonally opposite to Brahma Sannidhi don’t miss to sit and meditate 🧘‍♀️ for few minutes, you will definitely feel the vibrations in that place.

This is our first visit to this temple. This is one of the oldest Bramma temples in the state. We have both Eshwarar and Bramma statues in this temple. All the devotees bring their horoscope and keep it in front of Bramma and worship him. It's everyone's belief that Lord Bramma will rewrite your fate. The temple is very old and a few renovations are going on. It's a good place to visit Lord Shiva and Bramma and get their blessings. Om Namah shivaya. We have ample open parking space outside the temple but no one to monitor it. They only come for collecting the parking fee while exiting the temple area. It's auspicious to visit this place on Thursday and the temple will be open till 1 PM in the afternoon from morning. Rest all days the afternoon timing closes at 12 PM.

Brahmapurisvarar Temple, Thiruppatturis aSivatemple inThiruppatturinTrichydistrict inTamil Nadu. It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Appar and Sundarar. Though this is a Siva Temple, it is famous for the Brahma shrine found in the temple. The Brahmapureeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple located in Thirupattur near Trichy, Tamilnadu, India. Worshippers believe that a person can change his fate by seeking the blessings of Brahma and Brahmapureeswarar Shiva Temple, Tirupattur.

Temple is in outskirts of Trichi, inside temple things are well maintained.Parking Charges ₹50/- car.Free Entry available.Very less crowded.

One and only Bhrama temple in Tamil Nadu... Lord Shiva is the main deity here and next prior is Lord Bhrama. Well maintained and now some places are under maintenance. The very oldest temple is on the back side of the temple near the temple tank. All pooja items and tokens for pooja are available at the entrance of the temple. Rishi Patanjali is meditating here next to the Bhrama sanctum. All must come here with "Jathakam" to get a blessing from Lord Bhrama. Easy to notice and car parking facilities and restroom facilities are also here. Feeling blessed with my family after visiting this temple. All must come and get blessed to lead a new changed beautiful life.

Very old and ancient temple. Brahmapureeswarar and Brahmanayaki are the main deities and Brahma has a sannadhi exclusively. SAINT PATANJALI did pooja here temple kopura to be renovated

Hi,I’m Vilve Malar Nagalingam from Malaysia 🇲🇾.Since I’m Lord Shiva devotees, I heard about this temple that can change our fate and I visited this temple last December. I feel the strong vibration from here. It’s an old temple more than thousands years and very powerful.

One of nice and pleasant place. Temple is one of it's kind dedicated to Lord Brahma the Creator of World. As far my spiritual Knowledge Brahma Temple is only available in Puskara, but I'm glad to get a temple in Tamilnadu.

Brahmapureeswara Temple,a Beautiful olden days Temple of Lord Brahma at Chennai - Trichy bypass 5kms inside and there the prohit keeps Our Horoscope at the feet of the Lord Brahma and get the Blessings.It is a saying that by doing so Our fate can be little changed and can have a peace of mind in Our Life.

Awesome experience and dharsan of lord brahma and lord Siva. Must visit place in our life to get blessed.. om nama sivayam!!!

One of the oldest Hindu temple and largest brahma temple full of history. Believed to be 2000 years old and the sculptures are beautiful. Very powerful energy inside the temple. So calm and serene .

Most divine place. This is the only temple for lord Bramma. This temple has the power to change one' s. Carry horoscope when you visit there. This temple also have 12 siva linga's inside. Temple renovation is going on. There is no proper person to guide us to which God to worship first. But,it's a huge temple with history.

If someone is visiting the temple for the first time, kindly follow the order to visit1).sri sastha temple(500m before brammapureshwar temple)-ayyanaar swamy.It's the only seperate temple for ayyanar in tamilnadu.Kindly get 20 to 30 மணவிலக்கு ( manvilakku), thread and oil , two coconut from your native. It may be expensive2).Lord bramha ... Get lotus flower, ghee,coconut,banana, yellow colour towel for Lord bramha..3)pathanjali munivar... Get ghee.Meditate in front of pathanjali munivar athisthaanam..4).Bramhanayagi Amman .. get Jasmine flower for Amman.5)Lord Shiva..Get vilvam for lord.we will have many Shiva lingam around bramha theertham pondIt's a Very old and the only temple for Lord Bramha in Tamilnadu . Visited on Thursday, it was very rush. Temple was very clean and maintained properly. Renovation work also going on. Archanai ticket for a horoscope is 10Rs.Priests available in brammapureshwar temple were not friendly.. they did not care about the offering bought by the devotees.. Dey asked to keep on table and leave that made many devotees disappointed...I recommend to visit the temple any days except Thursday, Saturday and Sunday to avoid the rush...

If your planning to visit temples or tourist places in and around Trichy then you should visit this temple with out fail. This is one of the Gem for Trichy. You can not see God Brahma like this in any other place in the world. Very ancient and powerful. Temple Timing is 6am to 12pm and 4pm to 8pm except Thursday. Thursday is special day visit this temple on Thursday temple open from 5am to 1pm and 4pm to 9pm.This is very near to Samayapuram Mariamman temple.Come to temple along with you and your family members Horoscope get pooja done in front of Brahma Deva.Own vehicle arrangement is Best but not necessary.you can get bus from Trichy Chathram bus stand but it is limited.Get bus number 98A it will drop you in front of the temple.

Only Temple for lord Brahma located in Tamilnadu , You can worship by keeping your horoscope and change your destinyBoth Shiva and Brahma in the same temple

This is Historical God Brahma temple. People believe that He will rewrite their fate. It's near to Trichy and Perambalur. Very good temple to visit in a life time. Lot of small sized sivan temples are there inside this temple. Thursday is very special day to go this temple. Closing time 12 pm.

4.7

(12022)

4.5

(149)

2QQF+758, Thirupattur, Tamil Nadu 621105, India

9 lists

One of the most spectacular temples of Southern India. The temple premise is so huge that one should spend time to appreciate its beauty and architecture. The shrine is the largest amongst all the temples of the southern India and houses the largest Shiva linga in India. One must visit this grand temple once in their life time.Truly an architectural wonder! 2 eyes won't be enough to admire the temple's beauty! The level of minute detailing with perfection in each and every frame gives such an artistic view. Worthy to spend a few hours in this place alone. The best time to visit would be the evening slot, around 4:30pm when the temple glows in natural light and as evening dawns, by 6pm, the lights are on and it glows further exhibiting its magnificence. Spend a lot of time to view and admire the detailing in the main temple, both inside and out. Neatly maintained premises. A must visit for everyone and can be visited any number of times! Opening time all days from 0500 hrs to 1200 hrs . In evening 1600 hrs to 2100 hrs. No entry Fee. Parking Available outside for all after paid

Advisable to visit in evenings. Its majestic. Read about the temple and you will really appreciate to genius of our ancestors. Temple is heritage site and open for all.Facilities like cloak room and washrooms are present.

Majestic example of Chola temple architecture. Everything about this place is a statement of royal grandeur.Thanks to the large-scale restoration work done, the temple still holds the viewer spellbound.During the evening, the lights placed at specific points illuminate the complex beautifully. No surprise then that this place attracts a lot of tourists. One can easily spend a couple of hours here.

This temple is an amazing example of accomplishments of powerful dynasties ruling this region & symbolizes the prowess of Indian civilization. Being able to build such monuments more than 1000 years back is an astounding feat and most of the temple remains intact - at-least in terms of the main structure. It's an architectural marvel with a grand entrance, intricate carvings and large open spaces around the main temple. Temple premises are well maintained and despite some extra weekend crowd, we were able to enjoy the grandeur and beauty of the temple.

Absolutely loved this brilliant work of art! What a great expression of talent!! This is not just a temple but a rich outshow of Indian heritage, culture and talent. Would definitely love to visit again!!

Awesome sculptures n construction. Very old temple with very rich culture n heritage passed through kings spanning across centuries. Art paintings made of natural colours still awe the debited devotees.There is lot of carvings on huge single stones which weigh tonnes. This place has many minute details which can be known only with the help of guide.

A very beautiful and amazing temple structure. The historical monument can also be comfortably walked around and enjoyed the visit Reasonably maintained front lawn is also very nice. Serene atmosphere. This place is very well maintained by the temple administration. Good parking facility, one must visit this temple in lifetime to experience the magical architecture.

The place is very neat and maintained nice and picturistic. The building maintenance could have been better, however the are still repainting the temple. The wash rooms are very clean and the artifacts shop's are nice.

The place I admire most!!It was such a beautiful place to visit and the peaceful environment with mild cold breeze.I recommended to visit at evening time so that everyone can see the light effect and focus light on the sculpture!! everyone will be admired by the beauty of tiny to big sculptures such as good architectural ideas at that golden period!!!I posted a photo of the night view!!

I first read about the brihadeeswara temple in a history text book, at school. Ever since , visiting the temple has been on my bucket list.I had visited here first in 2017, and had the good fortune of visiting again in Aug 2023.And what do I say. It's my favourite temple. Maybe it's the nostalgia, or maybe it's the magnificent architecture. Whatever it is, I cannot explain in words. There is one emotion which takes over all others, and that is of surrender to the almighty.Simply mesmerizing.

This is a beautiful example of architecture and loved this divine place a lot. Choose a good time in the evenings as soon as the temple opens like 4:30pm or so or go early in the morning to witness the fantastic view. After 10am the floor will get very hot depending on the day so choose a good time to visit. Temple is nothing less than extraordinary and will recommend every one to pay a visit if you are in the area or make time for it. Loved the huge gopuram and Lord Shiva’s magic divine idol.

The temple itself was impressive. It was huge and it's very famous among tourists. There were a lot of interesting things like wall paintings, Tamil inscriptions made in the wall, the architecture and everything was insane.

Awesome temple.The ambitious Brihadisvara temple by Rajaraja-I was begun in 1003 and completed in 1010 CE and was designed to represent a cosmic structure - the Mahameru. The temple is dedicated to Siva represented by a linga (3.66m high) and named Rajarajesvaramudayar after the king himself. The temple was built in a courtyard measuring 240 x 120m in the ratio of 1:2 with granite blocks being brought from a distance of approx. 50kms. The vimana soars to height of 60.96m and the stone sikhara (8 pieces) at the top weighs 81.284 tonnes. The inner sanctum is a square. The height of the temple has been achieved due to the two tiered bhumi (wall). There is a pradakshinapatha (circumambulatory passage) around the sanctum. The lower circumambulatory passageway has on its walls exquisite paintings of the Chola period while the upper one has the karana (dance poses) reliefs.The complex has the mein temple with five subshrines for Chandikesvara, Amman, Subrahmanya, Ganesa and for Karuvur Devar, the royal priest. There are two mandapas for Nataraja and Nandi. A cloister mandapa runs round the complex. Two gopuras - Rajarajan tiruvasal and Keralantaka are of the same period as the main temple and the arch is of the Maratha period.The walls and adhisthana (plinth) are covered with inscriptions of Chola, Pandya, Vijayanagara, Nayaka and Maratha rulers. From these it is known that numerous endowments were made to the temple by the royal family and the king. Large images in bronze and gold were presented to the temple. The receipt of donations and how the temple was maintained is engraved in great detail. The annual income from the land set aside for this temple is estimated to be 1, 16,000 kalams of paddy.The niches in the lower wall of the temple depict various deities like Ganesa, Vishnu with Sridevi and Bhudevi, Bhikshatana, Kalantaka, Natesa, Ardhanarisvara, Chandrasekhara to name a few. The upper wall carries the figure of Tripurantaka only.

One of most wanted to visit place of my life time, Really cool to see our ancestors work. Admired by the innovative idea ans skill. Felt so happy to be there. Must visit place, checkout the lord Murugan temple, which was a really fine sculpture work. Felt a good vibe in the Goddess temple located.

The best way to see how good your ancestors were!!What an amazing placeYou can park your car in designated parking area and walk through either east gate or north entrance .. very big temple and you need about 60-90 min to visit this place. Better to do enough history research before coming here .. expect rush for Darsan. We visited around 11AM and there was heavy rush as well as sun was at its peak ! But manageableA must visit place in India

One of the most spectacular temples of Southern India. The temple premise is so huge that one should spend time to appreciate its beauty and architecture. The shrine is the largest amongst all the temples of the southern India and houses the largest Shiva linga in India. One must visit this grand temple once in their life time.Truly an architectural wonder! 2 eyes won't be enough to admire the temple's beauty! The level of minute detailing with perfection in each and every frame gives such an artistic view. Worthy to spend a few hours in this place alone. The best time to visit would be the evening slot, around 4:30pm when the temple glows in natural light and as evening dawns, by 6pm, the lights are on and it glows further exhibiting its magnificence. Spend a lot of time to view and admire the detailing in the main temple, both inside and out. Neatly maintained premises. A must visit for everyone and can be visited any number of times! Opening time all days from 0500 hrs to 1200 hrs . In evening 1600 hrs to 2100 hrs. No entry Fee. Parking Available outside for all after paid

Temple looks big n great. Wide open spaces, temple was maintained good.Parking available.Darshnam usually takes less than half an hour in normal days.Mobiles can be carried inside temple but photography is strictly prohibited.

First visit in 2020 and now again in 2023. This temple never ceases to amaze me with the structure and the details made for each corner of the temple.Still marvellous engineering from ancient times.

Awesome temple. We visited in evening and lighting was awesome.As you enter on the right there is place to deposit your footware and bags. Small bags are allowed inside, big bags to be deposited.Temple complex is huge. Try visiting around 5pm to see both day and night view of the temple.

As you enter this majestic temple, you will be mesmerised by the enormity and grandeur of this architecture. It makes you wonder the kind of skills and expertise that we possessed centuries ago. It also makes you wonder how can our rich heritage be so neglected in the modern world. It also makes you wonder how can a structure that is tilt be called as one of the wonders of the world and this magnificent architecture unknown to the world.

This is a beautiful example of architecture and loved this divine place a lot.Temple is nothing less than extraordinary and will recommend every one to pay a visit if you are in the area or make time for it.Loved the huge gopuram and Lord Shiva’s magic divine idol.

My visit to the Brihadeeswara Temple in Tanjavur was a mesmerizing journey into the heart of South Indian architectural splendor and cultural heritage. As one of the most iconic landmarks in Tamil Nadu, this magnificent temple stands as a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of ancient artisans.Stepping into the temple complex, I was immediately struck by the grandeur of its towering vimana, or tower, adorned with intricate carvings and sculptures depicting scenes from Hindu mythology. The sheer size and scale of the temple were awe-inspiring, leaving me in awe of the architectural genius of its builders.Exploring the temple precincts, I marveled at the exquisite sculptures adorning the walls, each telling a story of devotion and spirituality. The intricate detailing and craftsmanship were evident in every corner, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region.One of the highlights of my visit was witnessing the majestic Nandi statue, carved from a single stone and positioned at the entrance of the temple. The sheer magnitude of this sacred bull statue left me speechless, symbolizing strength, power, and devotion.Overall, my visit to the Big Temple in Tanjavur was a truly unforgettable experience, immersing me in the rich tapestry of South Indian culture and history. My visit to this temple allowed me to connect with the spiritual essence of this ancient land and appreciate the architectural marvels of generations past.

What a fantastic place to visit! Very good maintenance inside the temple. Have separate place to keep our bags and belonging for a reasonable price. Good that they are allowing to keep mobile to capture the stunning gopuram and idols.

4.8

(40535)

5.0

(1536)

Balaganapathy Nagar, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 613007, India

One of the worst maintained place I ever visited in my life. How could they do like that. If it is maintained properly it will attract many tourists. I felt so bad seeing the condition of the palace.if you want to explore a new place you can visit the palace. And if you expect more there is nothing. You need to take tickets to enter each section. This palace authorities must visit mysore palace at least once and need to learn from them how to protect these monuments. The surroundings are not clean. So i will not recommend this place to anyone.

Thanajvur Martha Hall shows the Marathas architecture.The building is cool and calm .The paintings are awesome for historical lovers they can find many things over here.They have kept the canon and the canon ball which is very heavy where you can lift it .There is an mile stone showing how many kilo meters for thanjavur it takes to you the ancient time itself.

They are collecting entry fees and not at all maintained the place. There was full of waste products lying over there and we can see in many places of wall people have written their names and spoiled. Should have maintained properly.

Do visit this place in early. Timings says 5.30 PM. But better to visit before 4.30 PM. As it’s under govt. it gets closed by 5.00 PM only and you don’t get time to visit the palace in detail. You have to buy tickets at the entrance. Cash and upi payments accepted.Certain place getting renovated. It’s one of the palace which was used to store amenities by building the front entrance as palace to create confusion.

In general it is a great place to visit with a lot to see. Its really amazing. The only negative point is that currently there seems to be some constructions and tools were kept on statues and it was kept untidy. There is so much great artwork, it should be cherished more.Also it would be great to have more opportunities for elderly people to sit.

The art works in the palace is good and has a great history behind. However, the place is poorly maintained, even with a entry fee of ₹50. There is a library, art gallery and the main palace. But i was totally disappointed in seeing the main palace. The wall artworks are washed off, the floors is dusty, the pillars and walls are damaged by people visiting it. It might take around 2-3 hours to cover the entire place, which is totally not worth the time. Better spend time at some other place like the big temple instead.

The Martha King and his family lived in the royal Tanjore palace.Fortunate to witness this majestic palace, this entire palace is a gold for history lovers.

They hold many legacy statues of Chola Kingdom. They have huge collection of rare statues from 16th centuries. Maintaining a whale bone for a long time which is really massive. People should coordinate to maintain the vibe of the place but they dosnt have any decorandom. Youth people are scrapping the Paints writing their names. Authorities should take strict disciplinary actions on them to avoid such issues. Also people are sitting were God statue been placed to take rest. Not sure how their mind getting changes when they see God in temple and in museums. A lot of changes need to be done within ourselves. It's our responsibility to preserve our legacy and culture.

Entry fees . You can get the ticket at the counter in the entrance and check the timings to avoid going by the lunch time as the counter will be closed for a short period .Cars are allowed inside and parking availableIn one area you can cover 3- 4 places .you can visit darbar,Saraswati mahal library - photo not allowed .Maratha palace - Photo allowed and must visit for the art and architecture.Bell tower - please avoid going there . Not allowed and it is not maintained.Tanjavur history and life story of RRC show for 30 mins in videoMostly the maintenance is not that good .

Place is in shambles. There is no maintenance by authorities, though some money is charged for entry and parking.Monument itself can be a good tourist spot if developed well. The main palace is closed, and only a part of it is visible from distance. The temple/Darbar is open to visit, but again in very bad state.

Nice historical palace in the middle of the city. Unfortunately it is not well kept though there is a high entrance fee (Adults 50, Kids 20) apart from 2 seperate entrance fees you need to pay inside.There is lot of dust everywhere and some construction going on at places.Parking can be a challenge though it has some limited paid parking inside. The lady issuing parking ticket is also very rude.The store inside the palace is very nice and prices very reasonable (just watch out for additional GST apart from the price mentioned on the objects).

Very nice place to visit, If you r in Chennai must visit once.Definitely u will like. Happy Tour.

The Great Thanjavur Palace, known locally as Aranmanai.Nowadays, it is the official residence of the Bhonsle family who ruled Thanjavur (Tanjore) from 1674 to 1855AD.It's worth to visit as a magnificent ancient architecture at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Have a nominal entrance fee of ₹50 only. One can take cameras at a fee of ₹30 only. It is open for the visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. IST, and remains closed during lunch hours. The Royal Palace stays open every day.

Must watch Palace in Thanjavur. There are around 4 things to watch inside and separate tickets for each. We’re able to see 3 items: Durbar hall (must watch), Outside of a library and a video show related to it, where highlights and history of Thanjavur is show (must watch), Bell palace (was closed). There is a queue to get tickets and a delay is there.

This Thanjavur Maratha palace is nice one with good museum and library. Very good and nicely sculptured Nataraja and Parvati idols from 10-13 th centuries could be seen. In main hall, beautiful ancient painting work attracts and catchy. Very nicely preserved palace properties could be seen here.How man's face evolved from different animal faces painting work is so splendid.

Built in 14th century, the palace is in ruins and apparently it’s in a neglected state. It’s the same case about the Saraswathi mahal library and Durbar hall inside the palace ground. One part of it is a govt girl’s school and other side is govt fire and safety department. There’s a museum inside the palace building featuring some artefacts.It’s high time that the authorities should be vigilant about protecting historical and cultural heritage sites the it should be protected. Visitors are scribbling on the walls and the palace is unattended. As a keralite who has visited several well known palaces in kerala, this is so unacceptable. The sheer negligence is showing everywhere.

A must visit place if you had a chance to travel tanjore.It has a museum ,durbar hall,Bell tower. Except bell tower ,remaining places are not properly maintained .Bell tower has very nice architecture and are not allowed to enter the top.

One of the famous palace in Tamilnadu. Located at very near Thanjavur Old bus stand (Walkable distance only). Best place to bring the children. Because they can know about history. Here, you can see the ancient sculptures, Paintings, Ancient Weapons etc. Frequent Town buses available to reach old bus stand from New Bus Stand and Railway Station.

What a fantastic place that has fantastic collection of old manuscripts, statues, paintings, pottery, armaments and figurines. A must visit place for kids...

The palace is very historic and I believe would be very beautiful, if it was maintained at all! The durbar hall was in such a sorry state, with cobwebs, dust and faded paintings everywhere. Even the exteriors of the buildings, with the exception of the bell tower, were not painted. The premises was littered with waste and water was seeping through a lot of walls. It is a very historic place so the archaeology department of TN must really do a better job with this place.

The palace was built by the Thanjavur Nayak dynasty, the rulers of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu during the 16th and 17th centuries and later came under the Maratha Empire. Maratha Palace or Thanjavur Palace are complexes spread over a compound. You can enter the palace by taking a ticket of 50 rupees. The Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex, known locally as Aranmanai, is the official residence of the Bhonsle family who ruled over the Tanjore region from 1674 to 1855. hanjavur’s royal palace is a mixed bag of ruin and renovation, superb art and random royal paraphernalia. The maze-like complex was constructed partly by the Nayaks who took over Thanjavur in 1535, and partly by a local Maratha dynasty that ruled from 1676 to 1855. The palace is noted for its huge halls, spacious corridors, observation and arsenal towers, and a shady courtyard. This palace is a must-visit place for history buffs to understand the history and lifestyle of its rulers as part of Thanjavur tour. The palace complex consists of the Sadar Mahal Palace, the queen's courtyard and the Durbar Hall. The Royal Palace Museum contains a splendid collection of Chola bronzes. The Raja Serfoji Memorial Hall and the Royal Palace Museum are situated in the Sadar Mahal Palace. There is also a small bell tower. The Saraswathi Mahal Library is situated with the Thanjavur palace complex.

A must visit place to understand the wide ranging interest of the Maratha kings which includes religious tolerance and also medical science. The collections of stone and also metal statues starting from 10th century evoke awe about the sense of elegance in people living in 10th century. The coins of Chola dynasty are also precious collection.

The palace definitely needs a refurbishment, especially the Durbar hall which has the potential to become a great attraction, sadly it lies in its ruins. On a whole this piece of history definitely needs some attention and hope some part of the 50rs per head paid to enter goes to it's restoration

4.2

(5933)

3.5

(408)

Q4RP+HC5, Rajakrisnapuram, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 613001, India

1 list

Visited in december 2021, no people are wearing mask, no social distance maintained, priests are alp not wearing masks, no cleanliness maintained inside the temple

Historic temple, and people come here for Guru parikara thosha. Special deity is Guru / Brahaspati / Dhakshina moorthi..Advice to devotees : Don't buy ghee lamps (nei deepam) in outside shops else you will charged two rupees for reach lamp. Next from bus stop to temple you can take auto risksha, please use share method to travel along if it's direct Savari you will pay extra

Must visit this temple if you have go yo kumbakonam or thanjavur... Big temple with peaceful location...

One of the navagraha temple. Built by chola kings.This temple is guru parikaarathalam. Sivan called as aabathsagayeshwarar and amman name is yelavarkuzhali amman. This temple was sung thirugnanasambandhar. Guru peyarchi times huge crowd in this temple. Thursday special poojas conducted in this temple. Near South kopuram two Wheeler can park. Temple is maintain good.Om nama sivaya🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

This is my first time and the temple wasn't very crowded which is a blessing.The entrance has a narrow street of shops which is a common and most expected experience for adults and kids.Narthanga sherbet is a wonder on sunny days.Due to COVID the entry is restricted to go via one path and return on the another, so you have to find a place to sit outside.The temple as of 21st Oct 2021 is under construction.It has a pond or small river like water log where it is filled with garbage and trash which I hope they'll clean up soon.

Very peaceful Sivan temple famous for Navaghraha Sthalam Jupiter (Guru) at Alangudi. From Kumbakonam 45 mins by bus and you can take the buses which go to Mannargudi, Pattukottai.

This is a Guru/ Jupiter temple, one of the navagraha temple. It is in alangudi village, you can light lamps to guru bhagavan.

Alangudi , the temple for Guru Bagavaan or Jupiter planet is located at a distance of 17 Kms from Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu. Devotees worship Guru Bagavan for addressing issues in their life particularly during the planetary transition. Although the temple is referred to as Guru Sthalam, the main deity is Lord Shiva referred as Abathsagayeswarar as saved the devas from difficult times by consuming Alagaala poison, hence the place is known as Alangudi. Consort goddess Parvathi goes by the name Elavarkuzhali. Temple timing 6am to 1 pm and 4 pm to 8.30 pm

Om namah shivaya 🙏. Ancient temple. One of the Paadal Petra Sthalam (Praised by Nayanmars). One of the Navagraha temple (Lord Guru/Lord Dakshinamoorthy). Located near to Alangudi bus stop which is in Kumbakonam-Needamangalam/Mannargudi route. Main deity of this temple is Lord Shiva. Lord Guru is very famous in this temple. To reach this temple, frequent buses available from Kumbakonam, Mannargudi and Needamangalam.

Very powerful god for hindu devoties. Guru bhagavan temple

One of the navakiraga temple...Best day to visit Thursday...

It's a slightly busy temple. Kind people around. Guru dev abhishek was done very profoundly. The offerings given as prasadam are also very systematically handed over.

The temple is one of the nine Navagraha temples of Tamil Nadu and is a part of the popular Navagraha pilgrimage in the state...It's houses the image of Guru (Jupiter). The planets are believed to influence the horoscope computed based on time of one's birth and subsequently influence the course of life...Apatsahayesvarar Temple, Alangudi or Guru Sthalam or Tiru Irum Poolai is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in the village of Alangudi in the Valangaiman taluk of Tiruvarur district...Shiva is worshipped as Apathsahyesvarar, and is represented by the lingam... His consort Parvati is depicted as Elavarkuzhali...The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the Nayanmars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam...Open Car parking spaceand rest rooms are available on eastern side...Check out the video on youtube channel "PriyaRaj"

One of the powerful navagraha temple situated near Kumbakonam.. A darshan of the presiding deity - Guru Bhagawan can eliminate all evil and fill the devotees life with prosperity.

4.6

(4025)

4.5

(62)

RCJ6+26C, Sivan S St, Alangudi, Tamil Nadu 612801, India

6 lists

Delighted and very proud of our heritage and the magnificent work done by Cholas and other rulers of India . Their contribution to the culture and art can’t be explained in words. This temple is a classic example of the architecture marvel . Need min 3-4 hrs to enjoy this temple beauty. Each puller and each carvings tell you a story . Couldn’t believe that in stone you can go to this much deep and exhibit nature . A must visit for tourist visiting south .

Wonderful temple with great carvings. There are numerous miniature carvings as well. Ms. Abhirami, the guide had explained everything very well. Couldn’t thank her enough. Definitely recommend to hire a guide and spend some time.

We had traveled to Tanjavur, and a guide there recommended that we visit this temple.It's a bit off route but the drive from our hotel was very relaxing due to the greenery next to the roads. The temple is a beautiful example of medieval architecture, and a delight for shutterbugs. The engravings on the stones are intricate and well preserved. There are several deities in the complex and prayers are offered daily. The garden outside the temple walls is also beautiful with many large trees offering ample shade.Overall, a must visit place if you are visiting Tanjavur or nearby areas.

Awesome Place. When I visited last time which is before 6 years. I saw lots of old Tamil writings on the walls around the temple but it's not there completely now. I don't know why.

A wonderful temple to visit. This is one of the few temples that is best visited during the afternoons. There will be very little crowd and unlike other temples, even if it's too hot, you won't have to worry. The temple is well shaded and you can always repose to a place where cool air is passing. It is not as famous as other temples of Tamil Nadu but has its own charm.

Such an aesthetic place to worship. Need a wholeday to know all the architecture works within the temple. Perfect maintenance with a cool gardens.

The person who are interested in architecture and sculpture must visit this place. You can even spent whole in this temple it's more than worth. It's a pleasant atmosphere you can feel relaxed and peaceful. The temple will be closed form 12pm to 4pm plan your visit based on this.

Peaceful and serene place and wonderful architecture including a Saraswathi without a Veena. Clean and peaceful. Atleast worth spending an hour and a half if you love to see sculptures and enjoy the intricate work

UNESCO World Heritage site in Kumbakonam, Tamilnadu. A truly marvelous architectural masterpiece and a classic example of Dravidian Architecture by the Chola King Raja Raja II. Major Vedic deities are found here. This temple is one among the 4 major temples built by the Chola Kings with all stone Vimanas. Must visit place.

Step into history and admire the vision of the craftsmen of the chola era. Built with interlocking stones, the temple is a revelation of sculptures and miniatures.It is advisable to hire a guide if u are keen to know/see the place in detail.Our guide ms. Abhirami was so well spoken, had patience to click our pics and even suggested great place to eat. You will find her delightful and pleasing. Have posted a photo featuring her so that u can recognise her easily. Her charges are affordable.. and if you like, u can pay more like we did :)The Shiva lingam invokes peace within you.Visit this in morning, so that you don't jump like popcorn on the hot stones! :)The parking has good washroom and immense green lawns and trees for a stopover/picnic.I truly loved my visit. 💞💞

It is an art gallery of ancient Tamil people. One of the greatest temples in tamilnadu. Very fine art in that temple. One is not enough to see the wonder of this temple. Very interesting art works with wonder for 1000 years back. One of the most memorable moments in my life.

A must see temple. A UNESCO world heritage site. Old, built in the 12 century and still functioning as a Shiva temple. The sculptures and carvings are magnificent. Please take a guide. It is difficult to notice and appreciate the carvings otherwise. Our guide Mr Ram Kumar was excellent. It will take you 2-3 hours to see properly.

Such a wonderful temple. We visited in the evening time when it was raining, there was no electricity, our only source of light is the lightning and our mobile torch. We had spent an hour there and It was such a unique experience seeing the temple via lightning, one, which I cannot describe through words. We visited the temple again next day to see it properly and take pics but that previous day's experience was something else

Beautiful temple. But many structures have started to disintegrate. No proper maintenence. No signage or information about history of the temple. Local people are using it like park going for waking. Around the temple, it's very dirty on the lawn. Large parking space for car is available inside.

Ancient temple with amazing architecture. Not crowded at all. The lawn/garden outside the temple is maintained very neatly. Definitely a must visit place. The temple premises is closed between 12pm to 4 pm

One of the most beautiful and outstanding temple in the whole world. This is a masterpiece from Cholas in terms architecture, unique sculptures, micro carvings and many more. Interesting part of the temple is the Raja gambhira mandapam built like a charioy form. This mandapam has panels depicting the stories of all 63 Nayanmars, Many thiruvilayadal stories of Lord Shiva, Even from Ramayanam and many more. On the pillars inside the mandapam, many micro carvings, forms of Shiva, Scenes from Kandha puranam and many more. Plan to spend atleast couple of hours to explore the sculptures in detail.

Nice place to show kids about the workmanship of our ansisters. Can take group photo or selfie with the sculpture. A very nice garden is located outside the temple . Well maintained restrooms and parking.

Amazingly preserved UNESCO world heritage site in kumbakonam. Intricate carvings. Monumental architecture. Many ancient inscriptions from the Chola period. Only critique is that it’s not clearly marked where the no shoes area is vs where shoes are allowed. Beggars outside the temple but not any inside! One of my favorite temples to visit and admire the architecture. A must see in Kumbakonam! Has not been ruined by “renovation” or money grab “temple tourism” like many of the other localtemples. Best to visit on a weekday to avoid religious crowds.

Absolutely Stunning Temple! A must visit for all. Incredibly detailed stone carvings - you will be amazed with the intricate designs and stone work! It is calm, relaxing and stunning to look at. Super clean Temple and surrounding area too, with a large garden to relax and loads of parking space.

During my recent visit to this temple, I was truly amazed by its architectural splendor. The chariot-like carvings stood out with exceptional craftsmanship, leaving a lasting impression. The beautiful lush green meadow outside enhances the overall peaceful ambiance.

The temple reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Chola dynasty. The temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is named after ‘Airavat’, the majestic white elephant of Lord Indra. UNESCO world heritage site, this temple has lot of miniature sculptures, intricate designs all over, including riser of steps. Slightly below the ground level, huge green wide lawns around the temple adds more beauty, hue trees with seating benches under it, Devi temple slightly adjacent to the Shiva temple, has similar features. Best time to visit in the mornings..!

A beautiful and serene temple, devoid of tourists. One hour from Thanjavur, perfect for a day-trip. The temple complex has a well maintained garden outside where you can chill and rest and inside the temple you’ve beautifully carved pillars and sculptures. The temple is carved as if sitting on a charriot.

Dharasuram Airavatesvara TempleNestled amidst the tranquil countryside of Tamil Nadu lies a hidden gem of ancient architecture and spiritual significance – the Dharasuram Airavatesvara Temple. From the moment I set foot in this sacred sanctuary, I was transported to a world of timeless elegance and divine beauty.The Dharasuram Airavatesvara Temple is a masterpiece of Chola architecture, renowned for its intricate carvings, majestic vimana, and serene ambiance. As I wandered through its hallowed halls and sacred shrines, I was captivated by the intricate detailing adorning every surface, from the graceful sculptures of celestial beings to the elaborate friezes depicting scenes from Hindu mythology.One of the most striking features of the temple is its majestic vimana, soaring gracefully towards the heavens like a testament to the divine. Adorned with delicate carvings and intricate motifs, it stands as a beacon of spiritual enlightenment, inspiring awe and reverence in all who behold it.But it's not just the architectural beauty that makes the Dharasuram Airavatesvara Temple special – it's the palpable sense of serenity and tranquility that pervades the entire complex. Away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, this sacred sanctuary offers a peaceful retreat where one can connect with the divine and find solace amidst the chaos of the world.Visiting the Dharasuram Airavatesvara Temple is not just a journey through history – it's a spiritual pilgrimage that touches the soul and leaves a lasting impression on the heart. Whether you're a devout pilgrim, an architecture enthusiast, or simply a seeker of inner peace, this ancient temple is sure to leave you inspired and uplifted. I wholeheartedly recommend immersing yourself in the timeless elegance of the Dharasuram Airavatesvara Temple – for in its embrace, you will find beauty, tranquility, and a profound sense of connection to something greater than yourself.

Explored the Dharapuram Temple, a serene haven of spirituality. I suggest you go during sunset, golden hour. The intricate carvings and peaceful ambiance create a profound connection with divinity. A hidden gem, inviting reflection and tranquility.

It is a sculptures paradise...... Built by rajaraja chola 2 ..... This temple houses imagery of war and shiva in his valiant forms...... The theme of this temple is shiva envisioned in the 3 faced form from which the temple derives it's name airavateswara temple.... Has images of many sages and maharishis unlike many temple....... It is truly a work of divine art and spirituality

The Airavatesvara Temple in Dharasuram, Tamil Nadu, is a testament to the architectural brilliance of the Chola dynasty and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here's a concise review:1. **Architectural Grandeur**: The temple showcases exquisite Dravidian architecture with intricate carvings, detailed sculptures, and impressive vimanas (towering structures). The mandapams (halls) and intricate stone pillars reflect the artistic mastery of the Chola artisans.2. **Historical Importance**: Built in the 12th century by Rajaraja Chola II, the temple stands as a significant representation of the Chola era's religious and cultural prominence.3. **Spiritual Significance**: Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple reverberates with spirituality. Devotees believe that worshipping here can bestow blessings and spiritual enlightenment.4. **Musical Pillars**: One of the temple's unique features is its musical pillars. When tapped, these pillars produce different musical notes, showcasing the ancient Indians' deep understanding of acoustics and architecture.5. **Location and Ambiance**: Nestled amidst serene surroundings, the temple offers visitors a tranquil environment. The well-maintained temple complex and its serene pond add to its charm.In summary, the Dharasuram Temple is not only a marvel of ancient architecture but also a sacred space that resonates with spiritual energy. Its historical significance, coupled with its architectural splendor, makes it a must-visit for both history enthusiasts and spiritual seekers.

4.8

(7386)

5.0

(455)

Gurunathan Pillai Colony, Dharasuram, Kumbakonam, Valaiyapettai, Tamil Nadu 612702, India

1 list

Temple is good and well maintained. God Uppli has a story for it. Good to hear that. Toilet facilities is available inside the temple, which is very useful for devotees. Elephant in this temple so cute and quite and provides blessings to everyone go nearby

Value equal to Tirupati.Some people are saying Oppilliappan is elder brother to Tirupati Venkadajalapathy.Very Beautiful temple.108 Divya Desam temple names with paintings are around the temple pragaram.Way to praise the lord.Enter the temple.Get purified our body in pond water by spraying on us.Get blessings from VinayagarGet blessings from Perumal.Visit around the temple with paintings.Get blessings from Ambal.

Arulmigu Sri Oppiliappan divyadesam mandir. Here, prasad is served without salt in it. The prasad, even without salt is very tasty. Loved the prasad. There is sn Elephant in the temple. The Elephant 🐘 will give blessings to everyone with its trunk if we give some 10 rupees or more to it. Coming close to an Elephant was terrifying. The Elephant 🐘 won’t harm anyone.

Oppiliappan Temple, also known as Thiruvinnagar of Venkatachalapathy Temple is a temple dedicated to Hindu god Vishnu, located near Thirunageswaram (walkable distance for Arulmigu Naganathar Temple). Considered 60th among the 108 Divya Desams, Lord Vishnu is worshipped as Arulmigu Oppiliappan along with Lakshmi as Bhoomi Devi.Lord Vishnu appears as an old man and seeks daughter of Markandeya (daughter being Lakshmi) upon which Markandeya refuses saying he is too old for his daugther who is too small (too young that she doesn't even know how much salt is to be added in her cooking). Upon which the old man says that even if it is cooked without salt, whatever your daughter prepares will be consumed as the tastiest meal ever but I will not leave it without marrying her. Markandeya in dilemma seeks Lord Vishnu's counsel and realises it was him all along. Thus anything given in the temple as Naivedya or as Prasada is without Salt.One of the attractions is highly energetic Temple Elephant Bhooma who simply doesn't stand still, swaying right and left all the time

Really it's a blessing to visit oppiliappan temple , absolute happiness peace. Where you can get good darshan . When I visited it was tym near kumbabishekam so temple being painted and cleaned well.So happy to see Boomadevi 🐘 and theppakulam with colour fishes 🐠

The presiding deity is the brother of Sri Tirupati Balaji. The temple is simply stunning and one can get an up close darshan of Sri Oppiliappan.One can also take darshan of different deities here. Definitely a must visit here.

Divine is one word to describe. One of unique Perumal temple I have visited. 1) Garudar Pooja is being performed 2) Can have darshan of moolavar at the closest proximity. 3) Perumal and thayar in same sanidhi. No photography allowed inside.

This is a very important temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, situated at Thirunageswaram (old name was Thiruvinnagaram) near Kumbhakonam, Tanjhabhur district of Tamil Nadu.This is one of the 108 Divyadesham of Lord Vishnu.The temple was constructed in the 8th Century CE by the Chola Kings.There is a peculiar custom followed in this temple. Salt (Sodium Chloride) is not allowed here.The temple is constructed in the typical Dravidian style with a tall Gopuram, a big Mandapa and a sanctum with a tall tower or Vimana (called Suddhananand Vimana).The Mandapa has beautifully decorated big pillars. There are two metallic statues of Lord Vishnu on either side of the door connecting the outer and inner Mandapas, and two other statues of the Lord (made of stone) on either side of the door connecting the inner Mandapa with the sanctum.The sanctum houses the standing Murti of Lord Vishnu made of black stone. Sitting on the floor with folded hands on His right side is the Murti of Bhumi Devi, and on the left is the Murti of the sage Markendya.The temple tank is known as "Ahoratra Pushkarani" where salvation is granted if anyone takes bath during the day as well as at nights. This is a unique thing about this tank. Usually it is believed that salvation is granted if someone takes bath in the sacred tanks only during the day time.The temple has a big & beautiful Temple Elephant who is trained to collect money offered to it and to bless the donor by touching his/her head with its trunk.P.S. Photography is not allowed inside the temple.

My grandmother took me here when I was small, so often. My Village, Sarukkai was some 15 miles away from Kumbakonam, en route to Thiruvayaru! Opili Appan looks gigantic with his Concert Bhoomadevi thayar seated on one side and his father in law, Markandeya Maharshi, on the other! You can read on his abhaya hastham, Mam Ekam Saranam Vraja! It means simply put, ' take refuge unto only me'! I will protect you, is implied there! A great temple to see on anyone's Kumbakonam trip. It is endowed with a lovely elephant, all the time. It has a very deep Temple tank and a Neerazhi Mandap. One must be greatly careful while taking a bath here, shoud one really do! An able Swimmer- escort is a must! Last but not the least, is it's unparalleled Sakkarai Pongal Prasadam! Dollops of Sakkarai pongal tastes eminently divine, I swear! Believe me!

Oppliappan Kovil one of dhivyathesam among 108. Beautiful temple with pond full of fishes you can feed foods to fish. But unfortunately now temple renovation work going so only we can visit outside of temple and moolavar dharshan also cancelled only able to visit uthachavar untill June 28th 2023.

Oppiliappan Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu, located near Thirunageswaram and also known by its old toponym Thiruvinnagar, a village in the outskirts of the Kumbakonam in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is counted as the 60th of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu. Vishnu is worshiped as Oppiliappan and his consort Lakshmi as Bhudevi.

A big temple painted with colours on the walls. Very beautiful and colourful to see from outside. Lots of space for rest and prayers. Neat and clean.

One of the best perumal temples I visited. Things I loved the most about the temple are -1. No queue2. The Guru's were so humble in explaining the content.3. Peaceful place

Beautiful and famous temple and one of the 108 Vishnu temples in India. We had a very good darshan and took Olliappan's blessings. Had good prasadam and returned with very happy state. If there is a special darshan for senior citizens, it's better.

Great experience. But we mustn't bring Common Salt or salt-based products to this temple.

On Saturdays the temple is a little crowded. There's a beautiful temple pond and goraksha mandap. A lot of tourists visit this place. During the long weekend and public holidays you have to plan in advance because getting rooms would be hectic. This place is next to the famous Thirunageshwaram temple(Raghu sthalam) and nearby you have many other Navagraha temples. Suryanar temple, ayyawadi, aalangudi, and many other temples in and around Kumbakonam surroundings. Overall this temple and the perumal is serene and historic.

Temple dedicated to Vishnu. Located very near ( 1 km) to Thirunageswaram Shiva Temple, which is also known as Ragu Bhagvan Sthalam.Temple premises including the Tank is maintained very neatly. Rooms for Cloth Changing for Women Devotees are provided.Here, we can go very near to the Main Deity and pray peacefully.

Beautiful temple. Vibe is really good.Its clean and tidy.They have decent parking space around the compound wall. They have toilet facility inside the temple.

4.8

(9771)

4.5

(237)

12, Oppiliyappan koil N St, Thirunageswaram, Tamil Nadu 612204, India

1 list

A old and traditional place and a very big temple, known for its thiyagraaja association and the number of sivalingas around the the temple. It has some unique features , 25 acre large temple pond right in the center of city. And a temple that is even more bigger.

You can feel the divinity once you visit this temple. You need atleast a day to completely explore this territory. Great festival here is temple Chariot which is the biggest chariot in Asia. History this temple carries is so rich and delicious thenkulal is served everyday to almighty thiyagarajar. Maragatha lingam abishekam is very special and it will be performed in scheduled time.

Thyagaraja Swamy temple is one of the very important temples dedicated to Shiva. It is a very ancient temple with abundance of history, purana, and lores. The temple, its pond and garden are look massive. The main deity here is Vanmeega nathar but processional deity Thyagaraja Swamy is more popular and the temple is known by his name. Vanmeega nathar is swayambhu and emerged from ant-hill. Along with Kanchipuram, Thiruvarur too is praised as Pruthvi sthalam. There are so many sub shrines inside the temple. It will require one full day atleast to view the temple thoroughly. Thyagaraja Swamy here is in worshipped as King and the rituals are performed accordingly. Daily evening worship done to Vidanga lingam is very special. The temple is one of the seven Saptha Vidanga Sthalams and is the first of those temples. There are two Ambals, Kamalambal, is found seated in a unique position, she is the ultimate form of mother Goddess. The other Goddess, Neelothpalambal, is standing with her women attendant who holds Murugan. The temple is hailed as Nithya Pradosha Sthalam (Lord Devendra is believed to perform the daily evening worship) and Sarva Dosha Nivarthi Sthalam (the temple that eliminates all sorts of bad karma). The yearly chariot festival, Panguni Uthiram, Maha Shivratri, Arudra Darshan and Aani Thirumanjanam are important festivals. The temple's chariot is the biggest in the World. The temple has been visited and sung by Nayanmars and several saints. One amongst my most favourite Shiva temples.

One of the best temples in Tamilnadu. Having multiples of God Sannathis. Felt divine and peace. This place has its own history.Temple maintenance is poor and need more care about it. While asking localites, it seems like govt and incharges are taking years and not renovating the temple.

Thyagaraja Templeis aLord Shiva temple, located in the town ofThiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, India. Shiva is worshiped as Puttridankondar, and is represented by the lingam. Daily poojas are offered to his idol referred to asMaragatha lingam. The main idol of worship is Lord veedhi Vidangar (processional icon) (Thiyagarajar), depicted as a somaskandaform .His consort Parvathiis depicted as Kondi. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written in Tamil by saint poets known as thenayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam.The temple complex covers 30 acres, and is one of the largest in India. It houses nine gateway towers known as Gopurams. The tallest is the eastern tower, with four stories and a height of 30 metres (98ft). The temple has numerous shrines, with those of Veedhi Vidangar (Thiyagarajar) and Alliyankothai (Neelothbalambal) being the most prominent.The temple has six daily rituals at various times from 5:30a.m. to 10 p.m., and twelve yearly festivals on its calendar. The temple has the largest chariot in Asia and the annual Chariot festival is celebrated during the month of March.The present masonry structure was built during the Chola dynastyin the 9th century, while later expansions are attributed tovijayanagar rulers of thesangama dynasty (1336–1485 CE), thesaluva Dynasty and theTuluva Dynasty (1491–1570 CE).One of the main attraction spiritual place in Thiruvarur. Please visit and get shivas blessing once you visit Thiruvarur.

Such a large Shiva temple with a great legacy. The chariot festival that happens in March/April is very famous

A very good temple which was constructed in chola period.Such a big temple ,there are more lingams available inside.It comes under paadal Petra sthalam.The temple car of this temple is biggest in India which is such a massive build.The lake of this temple is so big.Temple has parking in all directions of gopurams.Visible and good space available in west entrance of temple.The temple needs maintenance,it was so ugly and lighting inside praharams are not visible,low watt bulb. Such a big and wonderful temple but lacks maintenance.The Ambal here is Kamalambigai which is most powerful here.Overall a good experience visiting this.Excellent sculptures and construction.

The temple complex covers 30 acres, and is one of the largest in India. The temple has four large gopurams ( gateway towers). The tallest is the eastern tower, with four stories and a height of almost 100 feet (30 metres).As per records it is seen that the present structure was built during the Chola dynasty in the 9th century, while later expansions were made by Vijayanagar rulers of the Sangama Dynasty (1336–1485 CE), the Saluva Dynasty and the Tuluva Dynasty (1491–1570 CE).The temple has 100 plus sannidhis (shrines), a record for having maximum number of sannidhis for a temple in India. There are 365 Shiva Lingas representing the days of the year. The two main sannidhis of the temple are for the moolavar (main deity) Sri Vanmikinathar (Lord Siva) and Thyagarajar.Sri Vanmikinathar in the form linga is the most ancient, and derives its name from tha anthill(putru). Poet saint Appar, refers Sri Vanmikinathar in his hymn as 'putru irukondan'(one who resides in the ant hill). The Sthala vriksham(temple tree) is paatiri( fragrant trumpet flower tree -Sterospermum chelonoides).Here the Navagrahams are located towards south in a straight line also located in northwest corner of first prakaram.Abishekam is performed only to the Maragatha Linga ( emerald Lingam) known as Veedhi Vidanga Linga, believed to have been worshipped by Indira .Three abhishekams are performed every day. After the abishekams, the Maragatha Lingam is placed in a silver box and then locked in the presence of officials and placed on the right side of Lord Thiagaraja.In this temple, there are two Chandikesvarars, one known as Chandikesvarar and the other called as Yama Chandikesvarar,The temple has many large mandapams (halls) Rajendra Chola hall, also called as Sababathi hall has a museum of the temple. Some of the major sannidhis in the temple are of Aananthiswarar, Neelothmbal, Asaleswarar, Adageswarar, Varuneswarar, Annamalieswarar and Kamalambal.

It's a huge temple..it has a big theppam in front of the entrance of the temple and boating is done in the evening. There is a museum inside the temple which is worth visiting. Please be careful with timings...check with the people in the temple before visiting as some shrines have different timings.

Thyagaraja Temple is a Shiva temple, located in the town of Thiruvarur in Tamil Nadu state, India. Shiva is worshiped in the form of a lingam as Thyagarajaswami, also known as Putridankondar. His consort Parvati is worshipped as Goddess Neelotpalambika. She is also worshipped as Goddess Kamalambika, whose separate shrine is an important center for Shaktism and Tantra, and is also regarded to be one of the Shakti Peethas. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Shaiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written in Tamil by saint poets known as the Nayanars and the shrine is classified as a Paadal Petra Sthalam.

It is good to visit and to pray. It is very historical place. Very good pilgrimage to this temple.

Great place to meet the divine Shiva...Maragatha lingam can only be seen 3 times ,8 o'clock,1 o'clock, 7 o'clock.

Thyagaraja Temple, Thiruvarur: Where History, Spirituality, and Splendor Unite ⛳History and Mythology: 🏚️🗝️Thyagaraja Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, traces its origins back to the illustrious Chola dynasty, over a thousand years ago. Legends speak of Lord Shiva's ecstatic dance in the form of Thyagaraja, blessing this site and making it sacred for devotees. The temple's architecture, influenced by the Chola dynasty, showcases intricate carvings and majestic sculptures narrating captivating tales of gods and goddesses.Architectural Marvel: 🏠👷🏹Spanning 20 acres, Thyagaraja Temple stands as one of India's largest temple complexes. It boasts nine magnificent gateway towers, locally known as gopurams. The tallest among them is the eastern tower, soaring to a height of 30 meters (98 feet). The temple houses numerous shrines, with Veedhi Vidangar (Thiyagarajar) and Alliyankothai (Neelothbalambal) being the most prominent ones. The temple's structural beauty evolved over centuries, witnessing contributions from the Chola and Vijayanagar dynasties, resulting in a masterpiece of divine architecture.Ritual Cart Festival: 🚘The temple comes alive during the annual "Ther Thiruvizha," a grand ritual cart festival celebrated in March. The deities are placed on a lavishly adorned chariot, which devotees joyously pull through the streets amidst chants and festivities, creating an enchanting spectacle that captivates the soul.Location and Accessibility: 🚁✈️🚂🚂Situated in the heart of Thiruvarur, Thyagaraja Temple is easily accessible to pilgrims and travelers. Its central location within Thiruvarur ensures a seamless journey for devotees, making it a spiritual oasis in the town.Distance from Main Cities: 🚌🚲- Chennai: Approximately 320 kilometers (199 miles) away, accessible by road and rail.- Madurai: Around 250 kilometers (155 miles) from Thiruvarur, offering both road and rail connectivity.- Bangalore: Approximately 450 kilometers (280 miles) via well-maintained highways, providing a scenic route for travelers.Communication and Tourist Facilities: 📞📲📶Thiruvarur, as a prominent pilgrimage destination, offers robust communication services. Mobile networks, internet connectivity, and local communication facilities are readily available. Tourist facilities, including hotels, lodges, and guesthouses, cater to various budgets, ensuring a comfortable stay for visitors.Food and Accommodation: 😋👨‍🍳🥗🍅Thiruvarur invites you to indulge in a delightful culinary experience, offering authentic South Indian cuisine. From crispy dosas to flavorful curries, the town's eateries serve a variety of dishes to satisfy your taste buds. Accommodation options range from budget lodges to comfortable hotels, promising a pleasant stay for all visitors.Must-Visit Places: 🤗💐1. Thyagaraja Temple Complex: Explore the divine sanctum, marvel at Chola architecture, and immerse yourself in the spiritual aura.2. Thyagaraja Hall:Admire the intricate pillars and acoustics, showcasing the temple's architectural brilliance.3. Sri Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Mannargudi: Visit this nearby gem renowned for its historical and architectural significance.4. Muthupet Lagoon: Nature enthusiasts can relish the scenic beauty and diverse wildlife in this nearby lagoon, offering a serene retreat.Click credit: S.Gowda

Beautiful Temple with spiritual atmosphere. Just visit this scene temple dedicated to Thiyaagaraaja. One hour required to explore this Spiritual retreat and lake located opposite the temple. Early hours and evenings are the best for old people. Please visit this Spiritual wonder in Tamilnadu.

Very big temple. We may need atleast 4 hrs if we wish to see the complete beauty of the temple. Awesome place.Near to Tanjore, Karaikal, Nagapattinam, etc. A must visit place for everyone.

One of the oldest Siva temple of Thiagaraja swamy and Kamalambal. Temple pond is very famous. Very big temple you need two hours to see all god and goddesses in this beautiful temple. Best temple car in the world

4.7

(6154)

4.5

(55)

Sannathi St, Thanjai Salai, Vasan Nagar, Madappuram, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu 610001, India

1 list

4.5

(360)

Tamil Nadu 612901, India

1 list

Great place to hand out with friends. It has a beach attached to it so you can enjoy scenic view of the shore. You will also understand the history behind the fort during the Danish invasion and British period. The fort also has a museum inside it where the historic importance can be understood in detail.

A small fort. There is an entru ticket of rs5 per person. It's in pretty good condition. A lot of the rooms are locked. There is a museum inside which you can visit. Popular destination with lot of schools bringing their students there for excursions. Very hot here, better if you carry caps etc.A lot can be done to maintain the place . Wish the concerned authorities make note and get the needful done.

Very nice place to visit for people like history. Buildings are just replicate the Dutch architecture and the olden days. It's bit remote location no shops and no food available arround.hardly an hour time is enough to cover this place including a small museum.

An old Danish Fort that is located at the seashore. The entrance fees is about ₹5 and inside a museum is also there where some artifacts, paintings are kept. Nearby beach is there but no one is allowed to bath as sea waves are high here. Good place to visit for a day. There are set of buildings nearby like governors bungalow which was used during British rule.

They have a entry ticket to get in here, Tharangambadi Fort is one of the most popular forts in the city, which is also the second-largest Danish fort. The site has a lot of history and culture attached to it, making it one of the most frequented places in Tamil Nadu. The fort is located in close proximity to the picturesque beach in Tharangambadi. The location is quite the crowd-puller as it opens the door to a myriad of places to visit.

The fort looked very beautiful amidst the shore. But we couldn't visit it because it was closed due to Gandhi Jayanti (Public holiday).They said the fort will be closed during all public holidays and Fridays.There is a car parking beside the Fort.

Good place for tourist . Fort is amaze. Beach near fort is neat and clean. Everyone should visit once

Beautiful fort on the bay of bengal built in 1620. Picturesque location.Danish architecture.6 hours from chennai.open on all days except fridays.calm and peaceful.colonial history beautifully captured in museum of the fort.well maintained.

The Danish fort is located on the shores of tharangambadi. This fort is built by danish people by getting permission from thanjavur king by giving some amount as lease fee.The entry ticket is ₹5 for adults. ₹30 for mobile photography.The fort also has a small museum. The ground floor of the fort has various rooms like store rooms, gun powder room & beer and wine room.The second floor has a museum. The view of the beach from the fort is awesome.The crowd is very less. Tourism to be improved. Outside the fort, an ice cream shop & fish fry shop also available.

very superb place. Lot of movies have been shooted in this place. Neatly maintained. Located in the seashore. Few trees are there. Museum is located in the first floor. do not miss it.No restaurants, no tea shop. people sell snacks in the cycle. U can bring your own food and have. In few meters one famous shiva temple is there. Do not miss that.Opposite to Danish Fort, a small museum is there. do visit.Inside a compound, Danish fort, museum, beach, temple are located. One public toilet is there. Not advisable. There is a rest room in the museum, which is clean.

The Danish Fort is a remarkable gem deserving of its 4-star rating. Its architecture is a true marvel, showcasing a blend of Danish and Indian influences. The sturdy walls and intricate details tell tales of the past, transporting visitors to a different era. The fort's strategic location near the beach adds to its charm. The picturesque view of the sea, coupled with the fort's grandeur, creates a captivating experience. Exploring the Danish Fort offers a wonderful opportunity to appreciate history while enjoying the beauty of the beach. It's a must-visit destination for architecture enthusiasts and beach lovers alike.

The architecture of the fort was too old and nice to visit. But the place was maintained badly, it was clean but I think they gave some importance to improve the museum and other stuff inside the fort. They charge 5 rupees per person and as the result you will have a couple of good DP l, that's it. Other than that, nothing to visit in this place. The beach side view from the fort was too good and breezy..I spent more time relaxing over there. Please don't pay for the camera or other still.camrra charges outside since there are not that many frames to capture.

Nestled amidst picturesque landscapes, this historic fortress stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Denmark.Whether you're a history buff, a nature lover, or simply someone seeking a peaceful escape, Danish Fort has something to offer for everyone. I highly recommend this enchanting destination to anyone looking for a memorable and culturally enriching experience. Danish Fort has undoubtedly earned its place as a must-visit landmark.

Well, this is an uninspiring place. Not much here to see except for an old fort on the beach and a few old residential buildings and churches. Danish history in India is short and uneventful and that is reflected in the Heritage of this place

What a fantastic treasure trough, but what a monumental disaster, the way the Tranqibar Seaside Fort and Museum is kept. Can't single out as most monuments with the bare exemption of few privately managed ones !!!.Maintained by the local government department of Archives n Archaeology. What a shameful display of priceless pieces of history. Place is so badly maintained all though located in the pristine beach with great views, but "Who Cares". We don't need to show case n take pride in telling the world the story. Tell our kids our future, our distinguished Tourists both internal n external.Yet another wake up call desitnation of Great Historical importance

Maintenance work in progress and the garden looks nice. It’s a nice shooting spot for movies and some film shooting was done here. Good to know the history of Dutch in tamilnadu

Excellent Beach located near a Danish fort. Well maintained beach has historical touch everywhere. A well built colony with beautiful buildings and Church built in 1900s. Has enough parking and 4star hotel near by beach for stay. There is a Harbour View Point near this don't miss that too. Evening and Morning times would be giving us an excellent view and climate around it.

It is a good historic site..... But there are low collection of echibits in its museam as compared to the marine museam..... Definitely a good place to bring family......

4.3

(2948)

4.0

(131)

Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadu 609313, India

3 lists

Poor service and maintenance! Since it is the oldest temple, the renovation is not completed fully. Still, many things need to be taken care.The good thing about the temple is powerful gods and priests are not money-oriented.Caution: be careful with brokers, they will loot alot of money from you, in the name of quickest service.

Great architecture with a wide halls of paintings and enlarged entrance that gives a amazing feel on entry… the god here is Lord Siva with a holistic view. Entire peace of mind from entrance to exit… really amazing.. must visit..

Temple was recently renovated. Temple dedicated to MARS, one of the 9 Navagraha planet and praying here believed to cure diseases. Nice Temple with bad administration and maintenance, but its the People who are the one to blame here. They take bath, wash cloths, spit in the pond and do many things. People has to take some responsibility to protect their own country heritage. They are blindly throwing plastic paper in the Water. The beauty of the Pond has been brought to Zero. People in and around temple expect tips for everything they do.Important Tip: - Never go very early to this temple as the main priest will be available only after around 7.00 A.M. Near by hotels are also not ready with the breakfast at 5.00 A.M. Most of the shops open only after 6. 00 A.M.You can do poojas by paying money in the main counter near the pond.

A really big temple, built to accommodate huge crowds. The water needs maintenance. Over all it was good. You can buy puffed rice and feed the fishes.

Very traditional temple. It is important to learn the history and praying procedure before visiting. There is a medicine available to buy that is created from holy water and other ingredients. So called Vaitheeswaran temple (medicine/doctor meaning).

Visited last week pure divine 🙏🏻. This temple is Renovated recently. Pond is well Maintained which is so neat and clean. One of the oldest temple. We can have the mandabam for Ear piercing, marriages and other functions. Need to park the car in the NH road.

This temple is anciant, nice colorful painting and large. You need 1 to 2 hours for dharshan. Pond is very nice, you can sit and relax.

Temple is located nearly 27 KM from Chidambaram. I took the Tanjavur Chidambaram highway. The road was good.Lord Vaitheeswaran is God of healing. Prayers to lord Vaitheeswaran will heal the dieseases. There is legend like lord shiva came as a vaithiyar to heal the dieseas of Angharan. Also, healed the wounded soldiers of lord Murugas army. This temple is known to be one of the Navagrahas and this place is for planet Mars.This place is also famous for Nadi Astrology. There are many centers with the same name Agathiyar nadi astrology. The real challenge is to find the genuine one. I was there only to worship God so can't comment much on astrology centers.Om Nam Shivaya........

A beautiful temple with wonderful vibrations. The temple complex is enormous. The temple main deity is Vaitheeswaran:: Shiva the healer. People come here to pray to swamy to heal them of their diseases.The tank inside the temple is gorgeous.

Spiritual Significance: Vaitheeswaran Temple is particularly renowned for its connection to healing and well-being. Lord Vaitheeswaran, a form of Lord Shiva, is believed to have the power to heal ailments and provide relief to devotees.Healing Powers: Many devotees visit the temple seeking blessings and cures for various physical and mental illnesses. Positive reviews might mention personal stories of healing experiences or relief from health issues.Worship and Rituals: The temple follows regular worship rituals and pujas. Devotees often participate in these rituals to seek blessings and healing from Lord Vaitheeswaran.Holy Waters: The temple has a sacred pond known as "Naga Theertham," and the water is believed to have healing properties. Reviewers might discuss their experiences of taking a dip in this holy water.Architecture and Heritage: The temple's architecture, carvings, and sculptures might be highlighted in positive reviews. Many temples in Tamil Nadu have rich historical and architectural significance.Religious Events: The temple might host various religious events, festivals, and celebrations. Positive reviews might discuss the experience of participating in these events.Spiritual Atmosphere: Positive reviews often mention the spiritual ambiance of the temple and the sense of peace and tranquility that visitors experience.Local Culture: Temples like Vaitheeswaran Temple often have connections to local culture, traditions, and history. This aspect might be discussed in reviews.Hygiene and Cleanliness: Maintaining cleanliness and proper hygiene within the temple premises is important. Positive reviews often mention the cleanliness of the temple.Accessibility: The temple's location and accessibility might be mentioned in reviews. Convenient locations and ease of reaching the temple are often appreciated.Local Offerings: The temple might have shops offering religious items, prasadam (blessed food), and other offerings. These aspects might be discussed in reviews.

4.5

(6210)

4.0

(85)

Vaitheeswaran temple, WEST STREET, Tamil Nadu 609117, India

15 lists

Post covid 19 visit. Not so crowded.For accommodation: A number of hotels in various range available around the temple.The town is so dirty. Especially the bus station.For vegan : One must visit Krishna Veg. Restaurant , East side of the Temple.Clean, hygiene and tasty food serves.The Temple has no need of a preface.And it is not easy to describe...It's beyond the words...Amazing....!

One of the elegant temples of Tamil Nadu, ambience of the temple is absolutely fantastic, the temple premise is maintained well and tidy.Do make a Night visit which is more elegant to the eyes with all beautiful lightings & also can avoid the crowd rush when you're making it at around 9pm.

One of the biggest and best temples in have visited in Tamil Nadu. So much see to see and so much to feel. Peaceful long walks to explore each idols worshiped there. Pretty well maintained and managed by the trustees. Wanted to sit there longer, but I was exhausted just walking around and seeing the temple itself

When you travel to pichavaram mangrove forest, you can visit this place. It would take 10 min near the temple, you can easily find it in Google maps. You need minimum of 30 min of time to explore this place Fully. Very peaceful place.

Thillai nataraja Temple has history of 10 th century and well maintained inside the temple .But outside parking facilities not good.Eateries are available in walkable distance.Had peace and pleasent visit in the evening.Need one hour to visit the temple peacefully.

It is one famous Shiva temple in Nataraja Temple 1000 years old One should definitely visit once. Beautiful and peaceful ambience. The temple inside is so majestic with awe inspiring design and small temples inside. Taking photos/videos is not allowed inside the temple. There are 4 gates which welcomes us with 4 big gopurams. The place is huge to explore yet so peaceful to sit and spend time with friends/family.

Beautiful and devotional temple of Shiva Natraj, must visit place for every devotee of shiva. The temple is very well maintained and kudos to the management keep up the good work. Very neat and clean. Looking forward to visit again and spend more time at the temple.

Good place to see. Very old temple.. Architecture was built in ancient days. Around 1.5 km from Chidambaram railway station. If you are fit you can go by walk or take any auto from railway station... 4 entrance are there each consists of 4 vimana gopuram it is good see those... Very neat temple...

Holiest of the Holy Place. If you want to enjoy the architectural beauty stay for atleast one day and Enjoy. Wonderfully built. Though it is very difficult to maintain which is understandable more efforts can be made to make this difficult task possible.

Temple was quite and architectural works are marvellous.Felt very peaceful inside the temple.Could take pictures as the temple management restricted taking photographs and videos inside the temple.Many of them were taking pictures but still I don’t want to violate the rules.But still I shot some good pictures of the outside tombs.

1. Famous Big and old temple in chidambaram2. should have been properly maintained.7/10 in maintenance3. An Elephant is there and cows are there in their shed4. poor parking facilities for which they are costing 50rs5. Nearby hotels are there and restaurants as well

A very authentic and old temple with lots of things to get addressed, very well maintained and light decors in the eve and night looks very beautiful. Best to have a talk between the people who work inside the temple to know many unknown facts over there happening. Must visit places in your lifetime. Try to spend some time exploring many things inside without fail. Plan in the evening to visit so that light and dark visual experience will be there. Nearby many temples are there to visit which are similar periodically and historically built. Best place to go for those who are planning for a pilgrimage trip for a couple of days also no need of prior plans since this place is easily reach and accessible.

The temple to visit by every Lord Shiva devotees. Even tourists must visit to visualize the talent of our ancient builders to have crafted such a wonderful construction only with rocks. FYI, this the centre point of earth's magnitude which lies under the feet of our Lord Nataraja. One who sees him will definitely have a considerable improvement mentally and physically. Love this place for my darling LORD NATARAJA🥰

Awesome spiritual experience. Large temple complex. Has 4 gates. If you go early, you will find parking on the adjoining roads. There is also a private bath and refresh facility near by, not very well kept though. Lot of adjoining restaurants. Go early to the temple, crowd will be less. There are also smaller temples around the main temple building, within the compound. Don't miss them.If you have time hire a guide (didn't find out how), and spend as much time as you want, learning about the temple, it's history, mythology and traditions.

The Thillai Nataraja Temple is a magnificent symbol of ancient Dravidian architecture and spiritual devotion. Its intricate carvings, towering gopurams, and sacred atmosphere transport visitors to another era. The temple's vibrant festivals and rituals add to its allure, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu. Whether you're a pilgrim seeking spiritual solace or a history buff marveling at architectural grandeur, Thillai Nataraja Temple is a must-visit destination that leaves a lasting impression.

Very beautiful temple, we visited Sunday morning around 6.30 am. This temple has a very good vibration, and such a powerful place. Natarajar - the cosmic dancer, to see him is such a vibe. Felt so much contented and happy after visiting this temple.

Beautiful temple…Walkable distance from bus stand.. rooms available near by for stay… chappal stand and cloak room service not available here but you can kept at shops for nominal fees …entrance arch is big … visited on Monday morning .. for darshan it takes less than 5 min… padmanabha swamy also there…

Fell in love with this temple from the moment I caught a glimpse of it. Please do visit it in the evening. No other temple can match it's beauty at night time. The temple lights up so beautifully that you just want to stay there till they ask you to leave. It's a photographer's delight :)

Huge and beautiful temple with amazing history.Unique temple - at one point you can see both Nataraja and Perumal.Lot of walking as the temple is huge.The main Gopuram is unique with no statues on it

Beautiful piece of Architecture. Must visit. Very serene and peaceful. It’s awesome literally. Can’t imagine how was it built soo many hundred years back. Do wear proper clothes covering full body.

4.7

(29567)

4.5

(222)

Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu 608001, India

1 list

Very good Mangrove forest to be visited with family and friends. Having vast areas of backwaters it is place for lot of birds, animals and water speciesBest time is during monsoon Times. In summer it is very hot ..TN Tourism and Forest department is running boat service. More facilities for tourists required. Water sports facilities should be improved a lot. It will give more employment. Focus on Tourism is no up to the mark.

One of the popular boating spots in Tamil Nadu that gives a unique experience. I've been there twice and had fun both the times. People who plan to visit it should make note of the below.1. The place is completely crowded in weekends and holidays. So it is better to start early and reach there by 10 because there's only one counter and the waiting queue will increase over time.2. There are 2 types of boats - motor and rowing and both are equally good. But motor boat is a bit expensive and can accommodate 8 members. Row boat is cheap and best and can cover narrow paths.3. The person rowing the boat will take you to some great places if you're willing to pay extra (we paid 800 and he took us to some shooting spots)4. The only problem here is the scorching sun which will not allow you to enjoy completely. If possible you can go around evening but the tickets will be over before 4pm so plan accordingly.Overall a good place which can be enjoyed with family and friends for half a day.

The boating experience is amazing at this place as the drivers take you through a dense area and it is mesmerizing. We got the feeling of being in the Amazon Forest for sure. It was very quiet and soothing. The drivers ask you to pay more if you want to go inside. It is clearly mentioned that we are not supposed to pay more to the drivers but they end up asking for more to go to the best parts of mangrove forest. Overall it was a very peaceful and fine experience. The view of the water below and trees above gave a very soothing experience to the mind.

Highly recommend visiting the mangrove forest. Ask the locals for route in case you’re finding it hard to navigate. Nicely sign posted, you’ve got to pay small fee at the main entrance and then alongside reaching the counter, choose normal boat (650 rs per boat and they let a maximum of 5-6 people- manual ones) really calm to ride in them and the people who row these boats were decent and helpful. There’s a fee again while entering the boat, forest fee for the government. Since these are run by the government, all these counters seemed legit. Pack a snack box and leave no trace. It was a great experience overall, well spent time with family. You may spot crabs by pits too. We were there by 3.45-4 PM, highly recommend reaching early mid day instead of later.Restrooms need to be maintained, could have been better.

Overall very good and new experience at the world's second largest mangrove forest. Canals and waterways are very scenic. But my only concern is the waiting period for the boats. It took 2 hours to book a boat and 2 hours to board a boat that is insane 4 hours waiting period. Other than that its a very good place to visit if you have good patience.

A must visit place. Weekends are going to be crowded. So, better to reach there in the morning by 9am, so that the waiting time is minimal. Weekend evenings, if u reach around 4pm, there might be a chance they close the boating service. (They allow only fixed services a day as each boating trip takes around 1hr). Better to take the speed boat services. It costs 1800 for 8 people for a boat. (cost is per boat and not per head). For extra charges, the boatman takes us further inside . It's totally worth going.

Total 1 hour boating in mangrove forest. The cost is 400 per person. The climate was okay as it was summer. Nice place to take snaps. Water in some places is not good. But overall it was a nice experience. Providing a life jacket for safety. You can see more crabs 🦀 there.

Absolutely amazing place and it was beyond what we have expected before visiting. Took boat ride, I will recommend taking manual row boat than motor boat to experience mangrove forest better. Because motor boats spread pollution which damages ecosystem. Also person who operating boat was hard working, he took us to interior core forest areas at extra cost. Highly recommended place to visit.

Amazing experience, there are 2 types of boating to go into mangrove forest.1. Row boat2. Motor boatRow boat they will charge you 450 for 4 members for 1 km. If you want go slightly inside mangrove forest boat person will separately charge you 500 rs but must go to watch great scenic views.Motor boat they will charge 1850 for 8 members for 2 km.

A nice experience to spend 2-3 hours in a unique ecology amongst the flora and fauna in a river delta. A short drive from Chidambaram, Pichavaram offers a boat ride through the vast mangroves. Both row boats and motor boats are on offer for a nominal fee. Recommend going there to spend the evening as it could get hot otherwise. A nice watch tower and decent parking space makes for a pleasant trip. Worth a visit for a getaway with a difference.

Beautiful location with Mangroves and boating... All can have a happy time with their family and friends.On the way to the tourist destination we needed to pay 100 as toll charges. Here we have a car and bike parking and then a booking counter where we needed to book in 1 hr prior to closing hrs of the spot for both sail and motor boat... Getting a token is mandatory. Costs are reasonable but worth the best mangrove forest ride... Mostly prefer a sailing Boat, by default ₹400 for four (1 r 2 r 3 r 4 members) persons to round the forest. They also have individual restrooms 🚻 and waiting time is more on weekends and holidays. Had a great and happy time with my family.

Pichavaram mangrove forest is the one of the largest mangrove forests in India.This place is well connected by road with Chidambaram.There are more than 430 water routes available for boating and both motor and row boats are available. Row boat gives you better experience they can take you deep into these mangroves. Must visit place for all the nature lovers.Best time to visit is early morning or evening and pay some extra money to boatman he will take you deep into the mangrove forest and very narrow lanes. It's like entering another world!

One of the Best boat rides I've ever been too. Take the motor boat to be able to go inside the small cave like land of the Mangrove and you'll have a lifetime of memory.Sufficient car parking available.Motor boat Rs. 1800 (up to 8 people).Row boat Rs. 400 (up to 4 people).Row boat Rs. 600 (up to 6 people).Additional Rs. 10 per head for forest department.Beautiful experience of nature. Loved it thoroughly.It opens at 9 am. And if you're there by 8.30 am, you could go on boat ride by 9 when the sun isn't harsh. In the noon it could become very hot.

Pichavaram is the mangrove forest trail and isworth exploring by nature lovers. The streams and canals running through the forests and the boat ride in between them is worth a lifetime. The mangrove forest forms an island type structure in many areas in the backwaters. Two types of boat rides are there one is row boat and the other is speed boat. One can ride as per their choice. Just don't miss the opportunity of a lifetime to visit the Mangrove forest.

Absolutely amazing place and it was beyond what we have expected before visiting. Took boat ride, I will recommend taking manual boat than motor boat to experience mangrove forest better. Because motor boat makes sound but manually operated boats are not making noise and disturbing peace of forest. Also person who operating boat was hard working, he took great pictures and showed best angles. Highly recommended place to visit.

Great place to visit in Pondicherry. One of the largest mangroves forests in the world. We visited during weekend and there are lot of people in the line. You need to take the ticket and wait till your number comes. Once your number comes, you can wear the life jacket and take the ride. You will be mesmerized with the nature and its beauty. It was one of the best memories for me.

We reached there at 12.45pm from Chidambaram temple. We got ticket for our boat ride by 1pm. Our Token number is 143 but that time running token 97.If you are planning to visit this place means reach early and get tickets 🎟️. They will be closed once the day tokens are sold out.It is very crowded during weekends or public holidays.We have waited nearly one hour to get our turn. It's worth the wait. We paid some extra amount to the boat rider to see the shooting spot areas. Actually it's mesmerizing place to visit. My daughter enjoyed her row boat ride.We took some good photos and videos 📸Bought a 6 members row boat for 650rs.Entry fees for Adults is 10rs.Forest area entry charges 50 ₹There is a toll charge of Rs.100 that will be collected before entering the car parking.There is a view tower to see the view of Mangroves Forest. Entry fee is 5rs.

First entry to the village by vehicle is 100 rs, parking charge -50 rs, boat charges - for four people it's 600, six people is 900 rs, forest entry is 10 rs both motor boats and normal boat options are there, i suggest to take normal boats so that you can enjoy peacefully, two packages are there, but choose for the shortest route and driver asked for extra 400 rs, so that we can go more deeper places overall 1 hr you can spend time here, birds and beauty of mangrove forest is amazing, the natural shapes formed by mangrove are stunning. Kids, groups, family will love this place, there are few fish restaurents near to the entrance gate, where you can try food. Overall it's good experience..!! Peace..!!

My visit to Pichavaram Mangrove Forest was a mesmerizing experience that immersed me in the natural beauty of this unique ecosystem. The mangrove forest, with its intricate network of waterways and lush greenery, provided a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.Exploring the waterways by boat was a highlight of the visit. The serenity of the mangrove-lined channels, coupled with the vibrant birdlife and the occasional sighting of aquatic creatures, made the boat ride a peaceful and enchanting journey. The knowledgeable guide added value to the experience by sharing insights into the significance of the mangrove ecosystem and its diverse inhabitants.The biodiversity within Pichavaram Mangrove Forest is truly remarkable. The variety of flora and fauna, including different species of mangroves and migratory birds, showcases the ecological richness of the area. Nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers would find this destination particularly rewarding.The conservation efforts evident in the area are commendable. It's apparent that steps have been taken to preserve and protect this vital ecosystem. The overall cleanliness and well-maintained facilities further enhance the visitor experience.For those seeking a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature's wonders, Pichavaram Mangrove Forest is a must-visit destination. Whether you're a nature lover, adventure seeker, or simply looking for a serene escape, this mangrove forest offers a unique and memorable experience.

We had a wonderful Boat ride through the Mangrove forest. Especially my son ( 4 yr old) had great fun. I prefer Row boat ride compared to Speed boat. Some narrow places cant be viewed in Motor boat. 450 rs per boat, can accommodate upto 4 people. Preferable time before 11AM or after 3PM. Carry a umbrella if required.

The Pichavaram Mangrove Forest is a mesmerizing natural wonder, offering visitors a unique and unforgettable experience. Its intricate network of waterways, lush greenery, and diverse ecosystem provide a peaceful escape into nature. Exploring the mangrove forest by boat allows for up-close encounters with its rich biodiversity, including various bird species, aquatic life, and mangrove vegetation. The serenity and beauty of Pichavaram make it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike.

4.5

(18649)

4.5

(382)

CQJJ+QC3, Chidambaram, Killai, Post, Pichavaram, Tamil Nadu 608102, India