Sri Nindra Nambi Perumal Temple Thirukkurungudi

Shrine’s History

This temple is also known as Vaamana Kshetram?. Lord Vishny was born in the month of Puratasi. The dhavadasi was born in Vijayadhavadasi. The suryan and Vyazha Guru Bragaspathi taught the Brahma soothram to Vijaya dhavadasi. Vaamanar was born to the Maharishi. He got the Dharbai from his father. All the Vedas were taught him by Bharadhwaja Maharishi. He gave him a food when he begged for food. Vaamanar gave his seva as a short muni in this sthalam. This sthalam is called as Kurungudi?. Once lord Shiva sword the head of Brahma so he caught by Brahmagathi dosham. He got the advice by NindraNambi to get out from this dhosam.

Then he begged the food from Kurungudi valli to get relief from this dhosam. Finally, he learnt Sudharsana Japam from Vamanar and him completely relief from dhosam. East direction of this temple, a small temple was constructed for “Thirumangai Alwar Thiru varasu” on the bank of a river.

Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There

By Road

Thirukkurungudi has an extensive transport network and is well-connected to other major cities by road.Distance is 45 km from Tirunelveli,15 km from Nanguneri and 10 km from Valliyoor.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is Tirunelveli train station Junction which is 35 Km from Thirukkurungudi.

By Air

The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International airport, Thiruvananthapuram which is 71 Km from Thirukkurungudi.

Shrine Timings

6.30 AM to 12.00 and 5.00 PM to 9.00 PM.

Events Celebrated at This Shrine

Panguni Brahmostavam March/April

Vaikundha Ekadashi December/January

Chithirai Vasanthostavam April/May

Vaikasi Jyeshtabishekam May/June

Navaratri September/October

Float Festival January/February

Extra Information About this Shrine

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