Thursday, May 11, 2017

Sadavudaiyar Sastha Temple, Pappankulam, Thirunelveli

Sadavudaiyar Sastha Temple, Pappankulam, Thirunelveli
Sadavudaiyar Sastha Temple is located at Pappankulam Village near Alwarkurichi in Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu. The temple is located at the end of the Agraharam Street leading to the river side. The main deity of this temple is Sri Sadavudaiyar Sastha and his consorts are Sri Poornakala Ambal and Sri Pushkala Ambal. We can see devotees after taking their morning dip at the river, on their way back they will visit and worship this Sri Sadavudaiyar Sastha temple and the Lord Siva temple regularly. Festivals are being conducted at these temples and lots of local devotees participate in the festivities. Since these temples are isolated from the main village we can see a thin crowd in these temples.  



Pappankulam is located at about 4 Kms from Alwarkurichi, 30 Kms from Tenkasi, 14 Kms from Ambasamudram, 55 Kms from Thirunelveli, 98 Kms from Thoothukudi, 200 Kms from Madurai and 135 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram. Pappankulam is located at about 55 Kms from Tirunelveli via Mukkudal and Idaikal on the Kadayam route. From Tenkasi, this place is 30 km far via Pottalpudhur. Bus facility is available from both ends. Nearest Railway Station is located at Alwarkurichi and Ambasamudram. Nearest Airport is located at Thoothukudi, Madurai and Thiruvananthapuram.