Thiruppaarthanpalli (Thamaraiyaal Kelvan Perumal
Temple), Thirunangur – Connectivity
This
temple is in the village of Thiru Nangur and called as Thiruppaarthanpalli or Thamaraiyaal
Kelvan Perumal Temple. It's about 5 miles (8 kms) away from Sirkazhi. It is one
among the eleven divyadesams of Thirunangur Tirupathis.
By Road:
The
place is 8 km far from Sirkali. Buses are available only at specific hours. The
visitor may reach Sirkazhi – Annankoil. The temple is 2 km from here. There are
buses from Mayavaram / Sirkazhi that goes past Thiru Nangur. Direct special
buses are available only on special occasions. If you are going in car it is 20
kms from Mayavaram and 8 kms from Sirkazhi.
The road
leading to this village is narrow and you might miss the turning from the main
road if you are not watchful. Extensive network of roads connect 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 Train:
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. Nearest Railway Station is located at Sirkazhi.
By Air:
The
nearest Airport is Tiruchirapalli Airport, located 145 km (90 miles) away from
the town.
