Manaendiappar Kallidaikurichi

Manaendiappar Kallidaikurichi is a large east-facing temple with 2 Prakarams enclosed by a solid tall wall as most of the temples in Tirunelveli District. The Sanctum Sanctorum is a complete stone construction. The main deity is a large Lingam. The Bala Ganapathi here is seen with his two full tusks, unlike the normal with one broken tusk, and has Five fruits in his hands and trunk – Banana, Mango, Sugar Cane, Jackfruit, and Vlampazham (Wood Apple). An entrance Mantapam with a very small 3 tiered Gopuram leads into the temple. A covered corridor with the Balipeedam, Flagstaff, and Nandi leads into a Maha Mandapam, Ardha Mantapam, and the sanctum Sanctorum of both main deity and goddess. The inner Prakaram is covered. The outer Prakaram has long corridor Mantapas on both sides. A small temple chariot is stationed outside on the passage leading to the entrance and a slightly bigger one with carvings outside. The Tamiraparani river flows south of Manaendiappar Kallidaikurichi. The Vinayaka shrine at the entrance of the inner Prakaram has 3 mounts in front namely, Mouse, Elephant, and Nandi. There are two Krishna idols here.