About Nandipura Vinnagaram Temple
One of the 108 divya desams, Nathan Kovil or Thiru Nandipura Vinnagaram Temple in Nathan Kovil, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu.
Nandi is the Vaghanam (carrier) of Lord Shiva, He was the one who explained the greatness of Lord Shiva to Lord Vishnu. Once this Nandi performed Tapas (penance) seeking Lord Vishnu blessing and because of this, the place is known as “Nandipura Vinnagaram”.
History of Nandipura Vinnagaram Temple
Nandi, the sacred bull of Shiva, is believed to have got his curses relieved by worshipping Vishnu here and hence the place is called Nandipuram. All the shrines and water bodies associated with the temple are named after Nandi. Lord Jagannatha is in sitting position facing west.
This old temple is part of 40 Chozha nadu divyadesams. One of the 5 vinnagaram temples. Its in the outskirts of kumbakonam.
Architecture of Nandipura Vinnagaram Temple
The temple has a 3-tier gateway tower, the rajagopuram. This palce is like puri Jaganath temple of North Inda, it is called as Dakshina Jaganatham south Jaganatham.
Nandipura Vinnagaram Temple Festivals
Vaikunta Ekadasi is celebrated during the month of December-January
Location: To view the location please click here
Address: Nathan Koil, Near Kumbakonam, Nandipura Vinnagaram, Tamil Nadu
Parking Facilities: Car parking around the temple is enough to accommodate a lot of vehicles
Nearest Airport: Trichy International Airport – 99 km
Nearest Railway station: Kumbakonam – 8.3 km
Nandipura Vinnagaram Temple Opening Hours
Morning Hours: 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Evening Hours: 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
For more details please dial 0435 2417575, 9843095904, 9443771400
Nandipura Vinnagaram Temple official website: Not available
Bus Route
The Nathan temple in Nandhipura Vinnagaram is about 5kms from Kumbakonam. This temple is very near from Kumbakonam (Just 12 minutes it you take the road while driving during no traffic hours).
This temple is located near Korukai 9 km from kumbakonam.
Hotels to stay in Kumbakonam
1. Hotel Green Park
No. 10, Lakshmi Vilas Street,
Kumbakonam, South India – 612001.
Ph :(0435) – 2402853 / 2403914
2. Quality Inn VIHA
New Railway Road, Kumbakonam,
Tanjore, Tamil Nadu 612001
Ph:0435 255 5555
3. Lee Garden
Naal Road Junction, Srinagar Colony, Kumbakonam
Tanjore, Tamil Nadu 612001
Ph:0435 240 2526
4. Rayas Grand
23-25, Holy Mahamaham Tank West Bank,
Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Ph:0435 242 3170
Near By Temples: Swamimalai Murugan Temple, Airavatesvara Temple
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Near By Places to Visit: Darasuram, Papanasam, Thirubuvanam, Patteeswaram
