Thiru Nageswarar Temple, Nanguneri, Thirunelveli
Thiru Nageswarar
Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Nanguneri in Thirunelveli District
of Tamilnadu. This place is about 32 kms from Thirunelveli. This temple is
close to Vanamamalai Perumal
temple. The temple is with a single prakaram. A big Pushkarani can be seen in
front of the temple. Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Thiru Nageswarar
and his consort Sivakami Ammai. Murugan appears in single face with four hands
in standing posture along with peacock in this Temple. Arunagiri Nathar sang
Thirupugazh on Lord Subramanyar of this place. One can come out of severe
Sarpa Dosha by conducting pooja here.
As per Tamirabarani Mahatmiyam, five important Shiva temples in Tirunelveli region were considered as Pancha Aasana Sthalams. This Temple is considered to be part of Pancha Aasana Sthalams of Thirunelveli District.
Pancha Asana Sthalams are as follows;
The temple is located at the centre of the Nanguneri
town near to Vanamamalai Perumal Temple. Nanguneri is located at about 14
Kms from Valliyur, 16 Kms from Thirukkurungudi, 32 Kms from Thirunelveli, 190
Kms from Madurai and 130 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram. All buses from
Thirunelveli to Nagercoil pass through Nanguneri. Buses are available for every
10 minutes between Thirunelveli and Nagercoil (Nanguneri can be reached within
45 minutes from Thirunelveli bus stand). Kanyakumari Exp and Ananthapuri
Express from Chennai stop at Nanguneri station. Nearest Railway Station is
located at Valliyur and Nanguneri. Nearest Airport is located at Madurai and
Thiruvananthapuram.
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