Arulmigu Andal Temple, Srivilliputhur
Goddess Andal & Lord Rangamannar
Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu
Managed by Tamil Nadu HR&CE Department
Birthplace of the poet-saint Andal; its 59 m gopuram is the emblem of the Tamil Nadu government.
History
Andal, the only woman among the twelve Alvars, was found as a baby under a tulasi plant by Periyalvar and grew up to compose the Tiruppavai. She is believed to have merged with Ranganatha at Srirangam. The 11-tier Rajagopuram appears on the Tamil Nadu state emblem. The temple's palkova (milk sweet) has a GI tag.
Festivals
- Aadi Pooram (Andal's birthday)
- Margazhi (Tiruppavai)
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How to reach
- By air
- Madurai Airport, about 75 km
- By train
- Srivilliputhur station, about 2 km
- By road
- TNSTC / SETC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
Near the temple
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