Vaikuntanatha Perumal Elangadu

Vaishnavite Temples, Thiruvannamalai District

God

Vaikuntanatha Perumal, facing east

Goddess

Bhoomi Devi, Neela Devi, facing east along with the main deity

Other Deities

Garudan, Anjaneya

Vaikuntanatha Perumal Elangadu is a small and ancient temple without a compound wall. The Sanctum Sanctorum is an old one constructed with stone. A tall Dwajasthambam with nice carvings is in the front on the road. The walls of the Sanctum Sanctorum have some carvings too.

Holy Water (Theertham) – No information

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information

History

Vaikuntanatha Perumal Elangadu is evidently ancient, but historical information is not available as of now.

Legend

No information

Directions

Vaikuntanatha Perumal Elangadu is about 7 kilometers southwest of Vandavasi off the road going to Thellar. An ancient Shiva temple and Jain temple are also nearby in the same village. Driving on further will take you to Ponnur where a Vaiputhu Sthalam for Lord Shiva and another temple for Perumal is present.

Stay and Food

None locally. Closest for food would be Vandavasi.

Vaishnavite Temples

Vaikuntanatha Perumal, Elangadu