Land of Temples

Nellai - The home of temples that spell our glorious Tamil heritage and exude an aura of peace and spirituality.

Popular Temples in Tirunelveli

The third Kailasam Kodaganaloor (கோடகநல்லூர்) is also known as “Kaarkodaga Shethiram” (கார்கோடக சேத்திரம் ) and “Kodanoor” (கோடனூர்). Since the place was lush with Arjuna Trees and fertile green paddy fields, it was a preferred summer destination for royalty and the common man alike. Hence this place came to be known as “Kodaganaloor”(கோடைக்கு நல்ல ஊர் கோடகநல்லூர் […]

Cheranmahadevi – The Second Kailasam

As instructed by the revered Sage Agasthiyar, Uromasa Maharishi let float the flowers on the waters of Thamirabarani. The place on the banks of the River, where the second flower docked is Cheranmahadevi (சேரன்மகாதேவி). It is believed that Uromasa Maharishi (உரோமச மகிரிஷி) discovered the Shiva Lingam of this temple under a Banyan Tree (ஆலமரம்). Hence […]

Arulmigu Papanathar Swamy Temple - The First Kailasam

The first Kailasam Temple built by Uromasa Maharishi (உரோமச மகிரிஷி) is at Papanasam. Lord Shiva takes the form of the Sun God here. The Lord “Shri Papanasar”( ஶ்ரீ பாபநாசர்) is also known as Kailasa Nathar, Pazhama Nayagan, Mukkaleenga Nathar, Vayirasalinangam. The Goddess is “Ulagammai” (உலகம்மை). It is believed that worshipping the Lord at this temple […]

History of the Nava Kailasam Temples

Uromasa Maharishi’s Journey to Salvation The great sage Agasthiyar (அகத்தியர் ) is the earliest of the eighteen Sithars who lived in ancient Tamil Nadu. He was also known as Kumba Muni, Kuda Muni and Kulla Muni. Thousands of years ago, he was performing a penance on the Podhigai Hills, the source of the Thamirabarani River. […]

Stunning architecture of the Tirunelveli temple tower

Get To Know The Temples In Tirunelveli

Tirunelveli is a very good place to make spiritual visits. There are numerous temples in the place dedicated to various gods. Temple is a place where people who have very strong belief on the gods visit. When people visit this place, their spiritual awareness improves, and they make sure all their prayers are shared with […]

Nellai's Annual Festive Events

For those seeking peace of mind through Spiritual Experiences, Nellai is the place to be. The vibrant landscape is dotted with multitudes of big and small temples dating back hundreds of years. Festivals and vrathams (fastings) are celebrated throughout the year, reflecting the cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu.

Special Festival Days

Nellaiappar Temple Car Festival
This festival celebrates the rise of Lord Nellaiappar and Goddess Gandhimathi in the Royal Chariot, the third-largest chariot in Tamil Nadu. The spectacular event is marked by processions of deities and other spiritual events.

Tirunelveli Gandhimathi Ammai Aadi Puram Festival
Celebrated on the event of Aadipooram on the month of Aadi, this sprouting festival takes place exclusively for Gandhimathi Amman. The festival is celebrated in the Amman Sannidhi Swing Hall at the Gandhimathi Amman temple.

Thirupudaimarudur Thaipoosam Tirthavari
The Thirthavari festival is celebrated at the Thirupudaimarudhur Narambunathan Temple that dates back to more than a thousand years. The festival occurs in the month of Thai on Poosam Star, during which devotees take a dip in the Thamirabarani river along with the Utsava Murthi of the Lord.

Tirunelveli Aippasi Thabasu / Tirukkalyanam Festival
The Thabasu and Thirukalayanam or Celestial Wedding held in Nellaiappar Gandhimathi Amman temple are important festivals. The Thabasu is held on Aippasi Pooram and the Thirukalyanam takes place the following day which is Aippasi Uthiram.

Palayamkottai Dasara Festival
The Dasara festival in October or November is celebrated with much pomp, splendour, and joy in all the twelve Amman temples in Palyamkottai. The festival celebrations last for twenty-five days are second only to the Dasara festival in Mysore.

Sankarankovil Aadi Thabasu
Sankarankoil's Aadi Thabasu signifies the day when Gomathi Amman, Pathuman, and Sangan appeared as Sankaranarayana at the pinnacle of penance. The festival also emphasises the ideology that Shiva and Vishnu are the same.

Tiruchendur Skanda Shasti Festival
The Soorasamharam is the highlight of the Skanda Shasti festival held outside the famous temple premises in Tiruchendur. Thousands of people gather to witness Lord Murugan defeating the demon and defending the Gods.

Alwarthirunagari Vaikasi Visakam Festival
Held in the town of Alwarthirunagari, the Vaikasi Visakam festival last for twelve days. The festival is celebrated to mark the birth of Swami Nammalvar. The highlight of the festival is the Garuda Seva of the nine incarnations of Lord Perumal.

Thai Ammavasai Ennaikapu Mahotsavam
On the day of Thai Ammavasai, which falls in January, the Ennaikaapu Mahotsavam takes place at the Nanguneri Vanamamalai Perumal temple. The sacred oil is stored in the oil well inside the temple premises.

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