Veera Narasimha Perumal Temple, Mangai Madam, Nagapattinam

Veera Narasimha Perumal Temple, Mangai Madam, Nagapattinam

Veera Narasimha Perumal Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu located at, Mangai Madam Village in Nagapattinam District of Tamilnadu. This is one of the Pancha Narasimha Kshetrams in and around Thiruvaali and Thirunagari with Narasimhar in various forms.

Legends

Mangai Madam was the headquarters of King Thirumangai, a Chieftain of the small kingdom known as Thiruvaali within the greater Chola Empire. He offered food (Thathiyaaraadhanai) to 1008 people for a year to embrace Vaishnavism and marry Kumudhavalli, at Mangai Madam. The place is called Mangai Madam because of Thiru Mangai Azhwar and his annachatirm here to feed people.

The Temple

The main deity is made of Salagramam and it is highly auspicious to perform Thirumanjanam (holy bath) to the deity and offer food. This is one of the Pancha Narasimha Kshetrams in and around Thiruvaali and Thirunagari with Narasimhar in various forms.

Contact

Veera Narasimha Perumal Temple,

Mangai Madam,

Nagapattinam District

Mobile: +91 – 94438 72893

Connectivity

Mangai Madam is 3 kms from Thirunangur and 2 kms from Thiruvenkadu. Mangai Madam is about 10 kms from Sirkali, on the way to Poompuhar. Nearest Railway Station is located at Sirkazhi and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.