Sri Aravindha Lochana Perumal Temple is also called as Erattai Tirupathi Temples are the two temples which are located at Thiruttholai Villimangalam,Enroute of Tiruchendur ? Tirunelveli in Tamilnadu,dedicated to Lord Vishnu and also one of the 108 Divya Desam Temples.
Shrine’s History
The two temples near Tentiruperai are known as Irattai (twin) Tirupathis. This is one of the Divya Desas. The temple is situated in a thick forest. There are not many houses here. Sage Nammalwar had sung 11 Pasurams on the glory of this place. It is advised that devotees go to the temple after ascertaining the time of the presence of the priest of the temple. This is attributed to Shadow Planets Rahu and Ketu.
Legends Associated with This Shrine
Tiru Thulai Villi Mangalam Erattai Tirupathi), where the pair of scales and a bow was transformed into a young woman named Thulai and a man called Villi and where Perumal is worshipped in two forms in two neighbouring temples.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
Srivaikuntam is also well connected by road with Tirunelveli, Tiruchendur and Thoothukudi and all other major cities.
By Rail
Srivaikuntam railway station is situated on the Tirunelveli-Tiruchendur line. All passenger trains from Tirunelveli stop at this station. The temple is about 1.5 miles from the railway station.
By Air
The nearest airport is Thoothukudi.
Shrine Timings
6.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Garuda Sevai utsavam May or June
Extra Information About this Shrine
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