Sri Per Arulaalan Perumal Temple,also named as Thiru Sempon Sei is situated in Thirunangur village of Sirkazhi, Nagapatnam district of Tamilnadu,dedicated to Lord Vishnu and also one of the 108 Divya Desam Temples.
Legends Associated with This Shrine
As per legend, Sri Rama, after killing Ravana came here and stayed with a sage called Thrudanethrar. As Ravana is a brahmin and to overcome the sin of killing a brahmin, Sri Rama made a cow out of gold and donated this to a brahmin as per the sage’s advice. The brahmin selling that gold is said to have built this temple, hence known as Sempon sei Koil.
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 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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