Tirunagai - Neelamegha Perumal Temple

This Divya Desam enshrining Neelamegha perumal lies near the harbor town of Nagapattanam and comes under the list of Divya Tirupathis of Chola nadu. The Moolavar is in standing posture, facing east. He gave darsan to Nagaiaj and Tirumangai Alwar and blessed them with boons to tide over their difficulties. The Goddess is called Soundaryavalli Tayar, and the temple tank Sara Pushkarini. Soundarya Vimana adorns the garbhagriha built in the Dravidian architectural style. Tirumangai Alwar adored the Lord with his Pasuramala woven on the spot in front of the Lord drinking in the ethereal charm with eyes, Nithyanaimithika worship is offered regularly with due devotional fervour.

It lies near Nagapattanam railway station, accessible by auto, or even by walk.

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