Thirumanikkoodam, Hindu temple in Thirunangur, India
Thirumanikkoodam is a Hindu temple in Thirunangur with a single courtyard leading to its main shrine. The sanctuary holds the deity Varadaraja Perumal facing eastward, accompanied by his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi on either side.
The temple became part of Tamil sacred literature through mentions by Alvar saints between the 6th and 9th centuries. This early medieval documentation indicates it was already an important pilgrimage destination during that era.
Visitors experience the temple as a space where Krishna is believed to have taught sacred wisdom to a devoted student. Daily ceremonies performed here include singing, flower arrangements, and offerings of food that form part of the religious practice.
The nearest transport options are Tiruchirapalli airport about 150 kilometers away or Sirkazhi railway station closer by. Visitors should check which option fits their travel arrangements.
Local tradition holds that Krishna taught his student Arjuna at this location, with Arjuna himself believed to have created the temple tank. These intertwined stories connect the place to important moments in Hindu faith.
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