Thiruthalaichangadu Nanmadhiyam

108 Divya Desam, Nagapattinam District

God

Nanmadhiya Perumal with Bhoodevi, standing posture, facing east

Goddess

Thalaichanga Nachiyar, facing east

Other Deities

To be updated

Thiruthalaichangadu Nanmadhiyam is a small temple facing east and has a single Prakaram.

Holy water (Theertham) – Chandrapushkarni

Vimaanam – Chandra Vimaanam

History

Thirumangaiazhwar (One of the 12 Alwars – 7th to 10th Centuries CE) has sung 10 hymns of Divya Prabhandham here at Thiruthalaichangadu Nanmadhiyam in praise of the Lord.

Legend

Chandran’s curse is believed to have been removed here at Thiruthalaichangadu Nanmadhiyam. Perumal received his conch (Changu) from Lord Shiva here at Thiruthalaichangadu Nanmadhiyam and hence the name. The Shiva temple is on the opposite side of the main road.

Directions

Thiruthalaichangadu Nanmadhiyam is about 16 kms from Sirkazhi towards Tharangambadi. Also visit the Thalaichangadu Shiva temple on the opposite side of the main road.

Stay and Food

Sirkazhi, Karaikal

108 Divya Desams

Tamilnadu Temples