Tirunagari - Vayalali Manavala Perumal Temple

This ancient kshetra enshrining Vayalali Manavala Perumal comes under the Divya Desams of Chola nadu and claims the distinction of havi,qg another famous Vaishanava kshetra dedicated to Lord Narasimha in its vicinity. The Moolavar is in sitting posture, facing west. He gave darsan to Kasyapa Prajapathi and also the illustrious Tirumangai Alwar. The Goddess is called Amrita Ghatavalli, and the two temple Pushkarinis are going by the names of Ahlada pushkarini and takshmi pushkarini. The garbhagriha is adorned with Ashakshara Vimana. Tirumangai Alwar worshipped the Lord with his fragrant Pasuramala and the Lord so was pleased with it, gave darsan to him to his surprise; A separate sannidhi is built for him too. In its close proximity, say about 3 km off lies Lord Narasimha shrine and the small village is called Tiruvaali. It is equally famous and visitors to Tirunagari invariably worship this Lord too. They are built in ancient Dravidian architectural style possessing all parts. Nithyanaimithika worship is offered to these Lords with great devotional fervor.

These two are lying near Sirkali railway station, accessible by town bus or autos.

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