Srivilliputhur
Andal Temple,
Virudhunagar
Srivilliputhur Andal Temple is a popular 2000 years old Hindu Temple
and one of the 108 Divya
Desams, the most important abodes of Lord Vishnu. The Temple is
located in Srivilliputhur Town in Virudhunagar District of Tamil Nadu. The
temple has two divisions; the one of Andal located on
the Southwest and the second one of Vatapatrasayi (Vishnu) on the Northeast
direction. It is the birthplace of two of the most
important alvars (saints) in the Vaishnavite tradition
namely Periyazhwar and Andal. The 192 ft high temple tower is 2nd
only to Srirangam
Ranganathaswamy Rajagopuram (236 ft) among the Divya
Desams.
The official emblem of the Government of Tamilnadu is
the magnificent temple tower of the Srivilliputhur Temple. The 9-tier temple
chariot is said to be the biggest in Tamil Nadu. The temple follows Thenkalai tradition
of worship. Six daily rituals and three yearly festivals are held at the
temple, of which the Aadippooram festival, the birthday of Andal, celebrated
during the Tamil month of Adi (July -
August), is the most prominent. The temple is maintained and administered by
the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Legends
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History
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The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 06.30 am to 12.00 Noon and from
04.00 pm to 09.00 pm.
Pooja
Timings
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Religious
Practices & Festivals
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Religious
Significance
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Literary
Mention
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Contact
Srivilliputhur Andal Temple,
Srivilliputhur – 626 125
Virudhunagar District
Phone: +91 4563 260 254
Mobile: +91 94438 67345 /
94863 21552 / 99940 28568
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