Sthalasayana Perumal Temple, Tirusirupuliyur

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Sthalasayana Perumal Temple, Tirusirupuliyur

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Sthalasayana Perumal Temple, Tirusirupuliyur, Hindu temple in Nagapattinam district, India.

The Sthalasayana Perumal Temple features intricately carved stone walls, four-tiered gateway towers, and expansive courtyards following Dravidian architectural patterns.

The temple gained recognition in medieval times through its inclusion in the Nalayira Divya Prabandham, a Tamil canon written between the 6th and 9th centuries.

The temple maintains Tenkalai Vaishnavite traditions through daily ceremonies including morning offerings, noon rituals, and evening lamp ceremonies performed by Brahmin priests.

Located 40 kilometers from Kumbakonam and 10 kilometers from Karaikal, the temple remains open for visitors during morning and evening hours with specific timings for ceremonies.

The main deity Vishnu appears in a reclining position, earning the name Sthalasayana Perumal, while his consort Lakshmi is known as Thirumagal Nachiyar.

Location: Nagapattinam district

Architectural style: Dravidian architecture

GPS coordinates: 10.99060,79.66940

Latest update: March 24, 2025 00:17

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