Nava Tirupathi Temples Tour details

1. One can cover all the temple in a day if started around 6 am.
2. Tour ends at 8 pm on the same day.
3. Temples remain closed during afternoon hours.

Nava Tirupathi Temples Tour Package Cost

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Nava Kailsam Temples Tour details

1. All Temples can be covered in a day if started at 6:00 am. Tour will be completed by 8 pm.
2. Temples that can be covered in one way: Paapanaasam (Suryan), Cheran Mahadevi (Thingal), Kodaganallur (Chevvai), Kunnathur (Rahu)
3. Temples that can be covered in the return path: Murappanadu (Guru), Thiruvaikundam (Sani), Thenthirupperai (Budan), Raajapathy (Kethu), Saendha Poomangalam (Sukran)
4. Temple remains closed during afternoon hours.

Nava Kailasam Temples History

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Tirunelveli Temple History

The word Nelveli has derived from Puranas that the Lord Siva safeguarded the granary from submerging in the river floods. Lord did fencing around the granary where Paddy was kept for His worship. As per the Legend, an ardent of Lord Siva, A Brahmin, Veda Sanman had spread the paddy on the floor for drying up when the floods came. It was then Lord Siva built the fence around the granary and thus protected the paddy from the river floods; hence the name Tirunelveli.

The deities of Tirunelveli are Nellaiyappar, Venuvananathar, Nelveli Nathar, Salivatisar and Veymutha Nathar. Tiruvilayadal Purana says that the Lord is called Veymuthanathar as he self-manifested himself in Bamboo.

The Goddess is called Kanthimathi Amman and Vadivudai Amman. There is a separate shrine for God and Goddess in the temple complex. The tower of the Amman was built in 1626 AD.

As per the local folklore, the Linga was established by a Muslim chieftain when his wife recovered from the illness after praying the Lord. The Linga is called by Anavarada Nathar. It is also said that the Linga worshipped by Anwar-Udin-Khan came to be known as Anavardanathan as time passes by.

There are 32 Theerthas in this holy place of which 9 are most important. The Theerthas are, Porrlamarai, Karumari, Vairava Tirtha, Sarva Tirtha are located inside the temple, Kambai, Teppakulam, Sindhu Poonthurai, Durga Tirtha and Kuruku Theertha are outside the temple.

This temple was built in 7th Century AD. This temple received huge contributions from Veera Pandya in 950 AD, Rajarajendra I during 1011 – 1014 AD, Kuluthunga Chola I, Sundara Pandya and many other Kings.

Tirunelveli temple timings

Morning Hours: 5:30 am – 12:30 pm

Evening Hours: 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm

How to reach Tirunelveli temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Tuticorin which is 41 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Tirunelveli which is 5 km away.

By Road

1. Tirunelveli is well connected with all parts of Tamilnadu and nearby states.

Tirunelveli temple images

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Nava Kailasam Temples History

As per the Legend, During the Lord Siva and Paravati Devi Wedding, sages started gathering at Mount Kailash. Due to the mass gathering, the North region went down and the South region moved up. To balance the Earth, Lord Siva asked Sage Agasthya to stay at South so that it can be balanced. Sage Romasa disciple of Sage Agasthya expressed his wish to install Siva Lingas at this place. Sage Agasthya asked him to leave 9 Lotus flowers in the river Thamirabarani and install Siva Linga at the place where the Lotus touches the bank. Hence, Nine Siva Lingas were installed at Nine different Places by Sage Romasa as instructed by his master.

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Papanasam Temple

Due to the heavy crowd of sages at Mount Kailash attending the wedding of Lord Shiva with Mother Parvathy, Earth lost its balance. Lord Shiva called Sage Agasthya to go to Pothigai Hills in the South and to balance the Earth level as his single weight was enough for the purpose equaling the weight of the millions of Rishis at Mount Kailash then.

Cheran Mahadevi Temple

Lord Siva self-manifested here on request Sage Romesa. The Lord Siva is called by Ammainathar. This place is known as Chandran Sthalam. Lord Siva appeared before Sage Romesa at this place.

Kodaganallur Temple

Temple is 15 km from Tirunelveli and fall on the way to Nandakallur Village. The main deity is called by Kailasanathar resides here with his consort Sivakamiammai. Devotees used to perform pooja here for Chevvai Dosha.

Kunnathaur Temple

This temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. The main deity is called by Kothai Parameswaran resides here with his consort Sivakamasundari.  This temple famous as Raagu Sthalam. Snake image can be seen on the Idol.

Murappanadu Temple

The main deity is called by Kailasanathar resides here with His Consort Sivakamiammal. Temple is 17 km from Tirunelveli. This temple is famous for Guru Sthalam.

Thiruvaikundam Temple

This temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. Devotees offer prayers for Lord Siva to get rid of Shani effects at this temple. Nava Tirupathi Temple is located close to this temple.

Thenthirupperai Temple

Temple fall on the way to Tiruchendur from Tirunelveli. Temple is 38 km away from Tirunelveli. The Lord Siva is called by Kailasanathar and Goddess is called by Allakiyaponamal. One of the Nava Tirupathi Temple is located at this place. This temple is dedicated to Budhan.

Raajapathy Temple

Temple is dedicated to Kethu Graha. Lord Siva is called by Kailasanthar and Goddess Alagiya Ponnamal. Temple falls on the way to Tiruchendur.

As per the Legend, Kethu worshipped Lord Siva at this place, hence this place is famous for Parihara Poojas. Kethu Parihara Poojas will be performed at this temple.

Kethu Pooja will be performed on Sun and Tue. Sunday Timings:  12:00 pm – 1:30 pm and Tuesday: 9:00 am – 10:30 am.

Serndhapoomangalam Temple

Temple is dedicated to Sukran. The ninth flower which Sage Romasa left in the river Tamirabarani touched the bank at Serndhapoomangalam.

Nava Kailasam Temples Timings

Nava Kailasam Temples History

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Tiruvaragunamangai

The presiding deity Vijayasana Perumal, is in seated posture, with the serpent Adi Sesha protecting him with his hood. The consort is Varagunavalli Thayar, who is on the Lord’s side in the sanctum sanctorum.

As per the Legends, a Brahmin named Vedavith did penance for Lord Vishnu. The Lord appeared before him in seated posture as requested by the devotee and so the Lord here in ‘Vijayasana’

Tiruppulingudi

It is said that Indra, the God of Heaven relieved from the sin by worshipping at this temple. There is another interesting legend associated with a Brahmin called Yagnasarma. The sons of Sage Vasishta cursed him to roam as a demon. He was relieved from the curse when the feet of the Lord touched him. The presiding deity, Kaisinavendan, is in the recumbent posture. One can have  Darshan of his Holy feet from the window outside the sanctum sanctorum.

Tirutholaivillimangalam (Irattai Tirupathi)

As per the Legends, a sage built a Yagasala (hermitage) here. While on his way to  Yagasala, he saw a beautiful balance and a bow, which on being picked up, turned into a girl and a youth. They had been relieved of a curse. As balance and bow got salvation, the place known as Thulaivillimangalam.

Thirukkulanthai

The presiding deity, Mayakoothan was a ‘Divine Dancer’. As per  lore, a demon called Achmasara causing troubles to  Devas. Devas prayed Lord Vishnu for the help. Lord Vishnu fought with the demon at this place, which was called by Palikavanam. Taking hold of the demon’s foot he smashed it to the ground, even as he performed a dance. So, the place got the name Mayakoothan.

There is another interesting story. Kamalavathi, the daughter of a Brahmin, Vedarajan, has a strong wish to marry Lord Vishnu. She performed a strict penance here and Lord appeared before her and married her in this place. In Tamil, Palika means maiden who did penance here.

Thirupperai (Then Thirupperai)

The presiding deity here is Makara Nedunkuzhai Kadhan or Mukhil Vannan. Lord here can be seen in seating posture, facing east. As per the legends, Goddess Lakshmi asked Sage Durvasa to make Bhudevi look like her. Bhudevi did penance here with the Mantra taught to her by Sage Durvasae. Therefore, the place got the name Sriperai (Thirupperai), meaning the physical form of Goddess Lakshmi. During her penance, Bhudevi went for a bath in the river Tamaraparani, where she found two fish-shaped earrings, which she presented to the Lord Vishnu. He thus came to be known as Makara Nedunkuzhai Kadhan.

Varuna, the God of Rain, is said to have been relieved from the sin of insulting Guru here. The king Vidarbha is said to have conducted Pujas here to pray for rain when drought hit the kingdom.

Thirukolur

As per the Legends, Kubera, the God of wealth, was cursed by Goddess Parvati because he was impolite and became bankrupt. Therefore, Parvati, in turn, lost all her Nava Nidhi’s (nine forms of wealth) that were the Mahapadma (Sacred Lotus), Padma (Lotus), Shanku (Conch), Makara (Crocodile), Kachyapa (tortoise), Mukund (Quicksilver), Kund(jasmine), Neelam (sapphire), and Kharva(dwarf). These Nava Nidhis’ did penance here for the Lord Vishnu to marry them. He responded and appeared as ‘Vaithamanidhi’ (one who kept the wealth safe), the protector of the Nidhis. Kubera relieved from the curse here.

The war between Dharma(righteousness) and Adharma (wickedness) took place at this spot. Dharma stayed here, praying to the Lord Vishnu. One day, Adharma attacked him and was sent fleeing by Dharma. Therefore. this area got the title Adharmapisunam.

SriVaikuntam

As per the Legends, A thief called Kalathushakan vowed that he would give half his ill-gotten wealth to Sri Vaikuntanathar. He was caught while robbing the place. He prayed to God for help. The Lord assumed the grab of the thief and taught philosophical truths to the King. The king, thinking that Kalathushakan was no thief but a Yogi, became his friend. As per the King’s prayers, The lord assumed the name Kallabiran.

As per the Legends, a demon named Somakan stole the creative knowledge of Brahma. Brahma did penance here for the Lord Vishnu to recover the knowledge from the demon. Lord Vishnu fought with the demon and retrieved the creative expertise demon and restored it to Brahma.

Nava Tirupathi Temple Timings

How to reach Nava Tirupathi Temples?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Madurai, which is 151 km away.

By Train

1. Tirunelveli is well connected with all parts of TamilNadu and other neighbouring states.

By Road

1. Tirunelveli is connected with all parts of TamilNadu.

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