Vaishnavite Temples – Tirunelveli District

Rajendra Chola I built this temple which has some beautiful creations on stone.

The Ashtanga Vimaanam of the Sanctum Sanctorum has three tiers with the lord in three forms.

The earliest inscription (1120 CE) found here belongs to Jadaavarman Kulasekara Pandyan.

Kulasekhara Azhwar spent 30 years in this glorious temple and attained Mukthi.

On the pillars here are some of the world-famous carvings of Rathi, Arjuna and, Karna.

Inscriptions indicate the great importance given to the creation of several gardens here.

There are 2 temples with the same name here and both are important.

This 400-year-old temple is in a beautiful location with a wonderful canal behind.

30 inscriptions have been found here in old Telugu and Tamil languages scripts.

This is a temple dating back to the Chola period.

This is an ancient temple and has many inscriptions around the Sanctum Sanctorum outer walls.

30 inscriptions have been found here in old Telugu and Tamil languages scripts.

Kulasekara Pandian has made several contributions to this beautiful temple on the banks of Tamiraparani.

The Vimaanam above the Sanctum Sanctorum has Lord Vishnu as Sayana Perumal in a separate sanctum.

The temple tank is common with the nearby Shiva Temple and the annual Float Festival features both the idols.

The lord here has 8 hands and is also called Ashta Bujakara Perumal.

The serene beauty of this tree-filled temple in the middle of the busy town is amazing.

The sanctum niches of this temple have various forms of Lord Vishnu all around.

This beautiful little temple is ancient and has some wonderfully carved pillars.

The main deity here is a tall and beautiful stucco idol.

The sanctum niches of this temple have some excellent carvings all around.

The Chakrathazhwar here is seen with a 5 headed serpent below the Yoga Narasimha.

The old temple was in a different spot and was moved to its current location later.

Sages are believed to be in penance in the form of rocks here.

This temple is considered a Pancha Ratna Sthalam.

The beautiful main deity here is seen standing with a ball of butter in his hands.

Lord Narasimha is seen in the act of killing the Asura Hiranyakashipu.

Many beautiful carvings from the Bhagavatha Purana, Mahabharata, and Ramayana are seen here.

The Lord here is a 5 feet tall stucco idol along with his consorts.

The circumambulatory path around the prakaram has beautiful rangolis.

This is a small and ancient temple that has been renovated recently.

The large Mantapas and the huge pillars in this ancient temple are beautiful.

The large temple tank right behind the temple presents a wonderful picture.

The life-like main deity here is made of a herbal mix and is nearly 6 feet tall.

Situated in a beautiful location around a hill the temple is considered as holy as Tirupati.

This ancient temple has several inscriptions all around the Sanctum Sanctorum walls.

The oil poured on the head of the intricately carved Dwarapalaka oozes out of the ears and nose.

The place Veera Raghava Puram received its name from the processional deity of this temple.

The Lakshmi Hyagrivar idol here in this small temple is a beautiful one.

This is a small and beautiful temple situated in a single Prakaram.

The Lord appears in sitting and standing forms in the huge Vimaanam with 2 levels.

This beautiful little temple is situated near the Sangam of Gadana and Tamiraparani Rivers.

This is a small and beautiful temple situated in a single Prakaram below a hill.

The Lord here is in a peaceful mood after killing the Asura Hiranyakashipu.

The Vimaanam’s here are tall and striking structures.

Lord Vishnu became the student of Saint Ramanujar here!

This a small temple situated on the banks of the Pachai River.

The Lord appeared here in his glorious form to give salvation to the dying Jatayu.

The sanctum itself is on top of the Theertham well in this beautiful little temple.

This a small temple situated on the banks of the Pachai River.

The Lord appeared here in his glorious form to give salvation to the dying Jatayu.