Karisulndamangalam Sudalaimadan Temple – Thirunelveli

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Karisulndamangalam Sudalaimadan Temple – Thirunelveli

Karisulndamangalam, Thirunelveli district,

Tamil Nadu – 627453

Moolavar

Sudalaimadan Swamy

Introduction

• Location: Situated at Karisulndamangalam Village, near Cheranmahadevi, in Thirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu.
• Proximity: The temple is located on the banks of the Thamirabarani River at the western edge of the village.
• Deity: The temple is dedicated to the local village deity, Sudalaimadan.
• Kodai Vizha: This annual festival is celebrated during the Tamil month Chithirai, on the Tuesday closest to Chithirai Pournami (Full Moon day), attracting nearly 10,000 people.

Renovation and Facilities:

• The temple underwent significant renovation during its last Kumbabishekam.
• New facilities: Ample facilities have been provided for devotees, including an approach road that allows access by auto or car.

Important Features:

• Traditional Arts: Villu Pattu, a traditional art form, is performed during Kodai Vizha.
• Festivities: Includes a circumambulatory walk around the village by Vallarkandan and the Kaniyan Kaivettu.
• The temple is believed to be 1,000 years old.

Nearby Location:

• Distance:
  • 3 km from Pattamadai.
  • 5 km from Cheranmahadevi.
• Nearest Railway Stations: Cheranmahadevi and Veeravanallur.
• Nearest Airports: Madurai, Thoothukudi, and Thiruvananthapuram.

Festivals:

• Aadi Mulai Kottu
• Karthikai Padukai
• Masi Shivarathri
• Varushabishegam

References

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/05/sudalaimadan-temple-karisulndamangalam.html

Century/Period

1000 Years Old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

Karisulndamangalam

Nearest Railway Station

Cheranmahadevi and Veeravanallur.

Nearest Airport

Madurai, Thoothukudi and Thiruvananthapuram.

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