Rajagopala Swamy Temple, Sundarapandiapuram,
Thirunelveli
Rajagopala
Swamy Temple is a prominent Vaishnavite Temple situated in Sundarapandiapuram
Village near Tenkasi in Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu. Lord Maha Vishnu is
worshipped as Rajagopala Swamy here. Devotees offer their prayers towards this
lord to get child boon. This temple is believed to be more than a thousand
years old, though the exact time of construction of this temple is not known.
Rajagopala
Swamy temple, Sundarapandiapuram in Tenkasi is located at 8°58'26.8"N
77°23'20.5"E or 8.974114, 77.389040. In ancient days a Sage had an ashram
at this small town and ‘Rajagopala Swamy’s idol (presiding deity) had been
worshipped at this ashram. Lord Vishnu is being worshipped at the place ever
since. The scenic beauty of this Panchayat town attracts many tourists and film
makers to reach this place.
Roja,
Muthalvan, Karuthamma, Gentleman, Vetrikodi Kattu, Vettai, and many Tamil films
were shot here. Rajagopala Swamy Temple is located at about 14 Kms from
Tenkasi, 58 Kms from Thirunelveli, 180 Kms from Madurai and 122 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram.
Nearest Railway Station is located at Tenkasi. Nearest Airport is located at
Madurai and Thiruvananthapuram.