Moolanatha Swamy Temple, Sambavarvadakarai,
Thirunelveli
Moolanatha
Swamy Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located in Sambavarvadakarai, a Panchayat
town in Thirunelveli in the Indian state of Tamilnadu.
Sambavar Vadakarai was part of Kingdom of Travancore before 1956. The name of
this place refers to the caste named Sambavar who were the ancient priests of
lord Shiva. This Village surrounded by good scenic beauties. The Shiva temple was
built by Pandyan kings. The main deity's name of this temple is Moolanatha
Swamy and Maduravani Ambal.
The
temple is located on the banks of Hanuman Nadhi, a tributary to the famous
Tambraparani River. Sambavarvadakarai is located at about 60 Kms from
Thirunelveli, 43 Kms from Ambasamudram, 13 Kms from Tenkasi, 7 Kms from
Ayikudi, 170 Kms from Madurai and 120 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram. Nearest
Railway Station is located at Tenkasi. Nearest Airport is located at Madurai
and Thiruvananthapuram.
