Courtallam – Temples
Kuttralanathar Temple
Kuttralanathar
Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Courtrallam in Thirunelveli
District of Tamilnadu. Courtallam is a popular tourist resort in
Southern Tamilnadu known for its waterfalls, amidst picturesque
surroundings and is a source of inspiration of many a literary work. Thousands
visit this town when the waterfalls are in season. Kutralam is also known
as Trikootaachalam. The Temple follows Maghudagama System. Since the temple
follows Maghudagama System, One has to worship Lord Vinayaga and Lord Nataraja
before worshipping Thirukutralanaathar.
For
brief details, please refer below link;
Chitra Sabha
Kutralam
represents one of the 5 Pancha Sabhas of Nataraja - Chitra Sabhai. The five
dance halls of Shiva are Chidambaram, Madurai, Thiruvalangadu, Thirunelveli and
Kutralam. Kutralam is also known as Trikootaachalam. Lord Nataraja’s Chitra
Sabha is one among the five Sabhas is located here. It is located to the north
of Tirukutrala Nathar Temple at a distance of ½ Km. The Saba was open to
public and the entrance fee was Rs 10. The Chitra Sabhai or the hall of
pictures is located in a picturesque locale away from the main temple.
For
brief details, please refer below link;
Shenbaga Devi Temple
Shenbaga
Devi Temple is located at about 5 Kms away from Tirukutrala Nathar temple, Festivals
of any sort will be done only after worshipping Goddess Shenbaga Devi.
For
brief details, please refer below link;
Ayyanar Temple
Ayyanar
Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Sastha located in Courtallam in Thirunelveli
District of Tamilnadu. The Temple is situated 5 Kms away from the bus stand in
the western side of the hills and located at the entrance of the Five Falls
(Aintharuvi).
For
brief details, please refer below link;
Thirumalai Kumaraswamy Temple, Panpoli
Thirumalai
Kumaraswamy Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Murugan located at Panpoli near
Tenkasi in Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu. The temple is situated on a
small hill surrounded by the Western
Ghats near the border
with Kerala. The temple was built by king Pandala. It is noteworthy
that temples of Lord Aiyappan importance as Ariangavu, Achankoil, Kulathupuzhai
are around this place.
For
brief details, please refer below link;
Thiruvilanji Kumarar Temple, Ilanji
Thiruvilanji
Kumarar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Murugan located at Ilanji in
Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu. Ilanji is located at about 5 Kms West of
Tenkasi en route Sengottai, 5 Kms north of Courtrallam and 5 Kms from
Sengottai. Arunagirinathar has
revered this shrine in his Thiruppugazh
hymns.
For
brief details, please refer below link;
Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Tenkasi
Kasi
Viswanathar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at the center of Tenkasi
Town in Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu. As Tenkasi is considered equivalent
to Kasi, this city got the name Tenkasi - the southern Kasi. Tenkasi is located
in the foothills of the Western
Ghats near Courtallam. Lord Shiva graces in the temple as a Swayambumurthy. Worshipping
the Lord in this temple is as equal to worshipping the Lord in Kasi – Varanasi.
For
brief details, please refer below link;
Ayikudi Balasubramanya Swami Temple
The Ayikudi
Balasubramanya Swami Temple is a small Hindu temple in the village of Ayikudi in Tenkasi Taluk
in Thirunelveli district of Tamilnadu. It is located on
the banks of Hanuman Nadi near Kuttralam. The place is called as Ariyar kudi
or Arya Kuti – 'the abode of noble people', popularly
known as Ayikudi. The temple is visited by pilgrims and tourists who come to
visit Kuttralam Falls, Kasi Vishwanathar Temple, Tenkasi and Tiruchendur.
For
brief details, please refer below link;