Monday 12 December 2011

Azhagiya Nambi Temple at Tirukkarangudi near Nanguneri

(Tirunelveli ; Divya Desam)





Deities: Azhagiyanambi (Vishnu)

This is a huge temple with massive walls, and a huge gopuram, and mandapams with exquisite works of art. The Vijayanagar and the Naik rulers have contributed greatly to this temple which is one of the 108 sacred Sree Vaishnavite Shrines sung by the Alwar Saints.

Access and Accomodation: Tirunelveli (SEE IN MAP)

Nanguneri (Tamilநாங்குநேரி) is a panchayat town in Tirunelveli district in the Indian stateof Tamil Nadu.

Nanguneri is located at 8.48°N 77.67°E. It has an average elevation of 141 metres (462 feet).




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