Venkatachalapathi Sattur

God

Venkatachalapathi with consorts, facing east

Goddess

Padmavathi Thaayar, facing east

Other Deities

Garuda, Anjaneya, Aandal, Naagar

Venkatachalapathi Sattur is a small east-facing temple situated in a single long Prakaram. On either side of the main sanctum are the shrines of the Goddess and Aandal. There are mandapams leading inside from the entrance through a gate in the east. There is a Maha Mandapam and an Ardha Mandapam before the sanctum sanctorum. The main deity is a beautiful idol in standing posture with consorts. The Vaippar river flows south of the Venkatachalapathi Sattur temple.

Holy Water (Theertham) – No information

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information

History

Venkatachalapathi Sattur is an old temple as is evident from the many inscriptions found on the outer walls of the sanctum sanctorum. The details of these inscriptions are not available as of now.

Legend

No information

Directions

Venkatachalapathi Sattur is on the northern bank of the Vaippar River inside Sattur Town. Sattur is 26 kilometers south of Virudunagar on the Tirunelveli Highway (NH 44). There is a Shiva temple behind.

Stay and Food

Sattur has a few snack shops restaurants. The closest recommended place for food and stay is Virudunagar. There are several restaurants on the Highway.