ThiruVaragunamangai Perumal Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.Temples are classified as “Divya Desams”,the 108 temples of Vishnu revered by the 12 poet saints,or Alwars.
Shrine’s History
The place is popularly known as Natham only. Varagunamangai is the place where the Lord granted darshan to a Brahmin Vedic scholar. As prayed by the Brahmin, Lord granted darshan as Vijayasanar.He also graced Agni, Rishi Romasa and Satyavan with His darshan.
Legends Associated with This Shrine
Varagunamangai is referred to in one of the poems of Nammalwar, he must be posterior to Varaguna Pandya from whose name it is assumed Varagunamangai took its name. But there are a number of instances where this logic is not pertinent. The lord here appeared in answer to the prayer of sage Romesar who performed severe penances for several thousand years.
Architectural Relevance of This Shrine
The temple has a 9-tier rajagopuram amidst lush vegetation around the temple.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
Temple can be reached by buses plying between Tiruchendur-Tirunelveli routes. Bus services to this temple are available from Madurai, Tirunelveli, Tiruchendur and Thoothukudi through Srivaikuntam and to the temple. The temple is 12 km from Srivaikundam.
By Rail
The nearest Railway station is Srivaikundam.
By Air
The nearest airport is Thoothukudi.Nearest airport to the temple is Madurai Airport.
Shrine Timings
8 A.M to 6 P.M
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Garuda Sevai festival May or June
Vaikundha Ekadashi December or January
Extra Information About this Shrine
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