Thiruthevanartthogai (Madhava Perumal Temple),
Thirunangur – Connectivity
This
temple is located near the village of Thiru Nangur and called as Thiruthevanartthogai or Madhava
Perumal Temple. It's about 5 miles (8 kms) away from Sirkazhi. It is one among the
eleven divyadesams of Thirunangur Tirupathis. The temple is located at the
place Keezha Salai which is 2 kms north of Thirunangur which is
8 kms South West of Sirkazhi Town.
By Road:
Thirunangur
is 8 km far from Sirkali. Buses are available only at specific hours. This
Temple is located about 3 kms North East of Anna Koil and 2 kms from
Purushottamar koil. 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.
