The temple is one among the 108 Divya Desas of Lord Vishnu
Legends Associated with This Shrine
The legend says that Lord Vishnu brought the ocean of milk when the child Upamanu was in need of milk in the absence of the childs father Vyagrapadha.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
An extensive network of roads connects it to Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Pondicherry, Thanjavur and all other major cities. Nagapattinam is located at a distance of about 330kms from Chennai by Road.
By Rail
Nagapattinam railway junction connects Thiruvarur in the west, Nagore in the north, Velankanni in the south and Karaikal in the east. There is a daily express train to Chennai via Mayiladuthurai and Ernakulam via Coimbatore and it connects all major cities.
By Air
The nearest Airport is Tiruchirapalli Airport, located 145 km (90 miles) away from the town.
Shrine Timings
8 A.M to 7 P.M
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Thirumangai Azhwar Mangalasasana Utsavam and Garudasevai January or February
Vaikasi Brahmmotsavam May or June
Extra Information About this Shrine
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