Sri Aadhinatha Swamy Temple,named as Thirukkurugoor is also known as Alwarthirunagari Perumal Temple,located in Alwarthirunagari at a distance of 5km from Srivaikuntam in Tiruchendur-Tirunelveli route, Tamil Nadu and also one of the 108 Divya Desam Temples.
Legends Associated with This Shrine
Alwar Tirunagari is believed to be the largest town in the time of Pandya kings. The name of the town in Sanskrit is Srinagari and under this appellation, it has alluded to Brahmananda Purana. The distinguishing name, with azhwar, prefixed to Tirunagari, Alwar Tirunagari. The place is believed to be the birthplace of the Azhwar saint Nammalvar. Just as in other avatars, Vishnu is believed to have incarnated as Nammalvar. The reason assigned to the incarnation is that Vishnu has incarnated in all 3 class of castes, but not in the fourth.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
Sri Aadhinatha Swamy Temple is 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 Tuticorin.
Shrine Timings
6A.M to 8:45P.M
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Garuda Sevai festival May or June
Extra Information About this Shrine
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