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140. Arulmigu Sundaravalli Soundaravalli sameda Sundararaja Perumal Temple, Ambasamudram

 

Mulavar   Thennazhagar, Vinnagar Permal
Utsavar   Sundararaja Perumal
Thayar   Soundaravalli, Sundaravalli
Kshethram   Thirupothiyil Vinnagaram
Pose & Direction    
Theertham   Markandeya Theertham
Agamam   Vaikanasam
Vimanam    
Sthala Vruksham    
Paadiyavar    
Travel Base   Tirunelveli
Nearest Railway Station   Ambasamudram

Location

The temple is situated in near Bramhadesan on Ambasamudram-Alwarkurichi Road. We have to reach Ambasamudram on Tirunelveli-Papanasam Route and take right on Alwarkurichi road to reach this temple. Plenty of buses available from Tirunelveli to Ambasudram and Papanasam. No much facilities available near the temple so stay  at Thirunelveli and visit this temple.

History

Presiding deity Perumal in sanctum sanctorum is made of a lime mixture called Karai.  He graces in a standing form.  As the original idol was damaged due to age, this is made and installed again, hence Tirumanjanam is not offered to the idol. Sage Markandeya is in a worshipping for near Perumal gracing with Mothers Soundaravalli and Sundaravalli.  Original Garudazhwar is on the temple wall on the northeast corner.

Festival

Special Tirumanjanam is offered to Garudazhwar only on Swati star day in Aadi-July-August.  He would be dressed with a shirt made of flowers. Special pujas are performed for 10 days to Lord following the Aadi Pooram festival.

Address:Sri Thennazhagar Temple, Kovilkulam, Bramhadesam Post, Ambasamudram Taluk, Tirunelveli Dist. Phone: +91-4634-251 705

Temple Timing: 7.00 am to 9.00 am and 5.00 pm to 8.00pm