ThiruPuliangudi Perumal Temple, Arulmigu Kasinivendan Perumal Temple

TamilNadu, Thoothukudi, Chennai

ThiruPuliangudi Permual Temple is one of the Nava Tirupathi, nine Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Tiruchendur-Tirunelveli route, Tamil Nadu, India in the banks of Thamiraparani river. The main deity of this temple is 'Lord Bhoomipalaka perumal' also called as 'Lord Kasinivendan Perumal', an imposing image of Lord Vishnu in a reclining posture and the idol of 'Goddess Malarmagal Nachiar', the consort of Lord Kasinivendan Perumal can also be found here.The peculiar feature of this temple is that the holy feet of Lord Kasinivendan Perumal can be seen from the window of the passageway.

Legend

This temple is part of famous Nava Tirupathi Yatra.

Architecture

ThiruPuliangudi Permual Temple is built in Dravidian style of architecture. The temple has an imposing image of Lord Vishnu, a lotus stalk from the navel of the image emanates the image of Brahma. The feet of the deity can be viewed through the passage. The temple has two prakarams(closed precincts of a temple).

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Darsan Info

The temple is open from 8:00 AM till 12:00 PM and from 1:00 PM till 6:00 PM

Darsan Dresscode

Male devotees have been advised to wear dhoti, shirt, pyjama or pant and shirt while women and girls should wear saris or churidhar or 'pavadai' with half-sari. Devotees wearing lungi, bermudas, jeans and tight-leggings would not be allowed.

Famous Festival

May/June - Garuda Sevai utsavam
Vaikunta Ekadasi

Culture

Tamil Nadu is home to many natural resources, classical arts, classical music, classical literature, Hindu temples of Dravidian architecture, hill stations, beach resorts, multi-religious pilgrimage sites, and eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Nava Tirupathi Temples is a set of nine temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located on the either sides of Thamiraparani River in Tiruchendur to Tirunelveli route in the state of Tamilnadu, India. The Nava Tirupathi temples are headed by 'Lord Perumal' (Lord Vishnu'), hence there are no separate Navagraha shrine present in these temples. The Nava Tirupathi temples are classified as "Divya Desams", the 108 temples of Lord Vishnu which are admired by the 12 Azhwars.