Kodaganallur Brihan Madava Perumal Temple (Periya Piran Temple) – Thirunelveli

Address

Kodaganallur Brihan Madava Perumal Temple (Periya Piran Temple) – Thirunelveli

Perumal Kovil Street,

Kodaganallur, Tamil Nadu 627010

Moolavar

Brihan Madava Perumal

Introduction

Brihan Madava Perumal Temple is dedicated to God Vishnu located at Kodaganallur Village in Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu. This Temple is also called as Periya Piran Temple. The village derives its name from the great snake – Karkodaga, mentioned in Puranas. There is also a unique puja done to Garudan for getting rid of the ill effects of poisonous bites. Lord Garudan here can be seen with Amrita Kalasha which can be seen in very few temples.

The Temple is located on the shores of the Thamirabarani (Tamirapani) River. This village is famous as it is the birthplace of many famous people – the holy Sri Sundara Swamigal and Sangitavidwans like Subbiah Bhagavatar. Kodaganallur is home to many ancient temples apart from the Periya Piran Vishnu Temple. These temples, dating back to the 12th century, include a Vishnu temple for Periya Piran and a Shiva Temple for Kailasanathar Temple, Nava Kailayam. The only Sankara Mutt established in Tamilnadu by the Sringeri Mutt of Karnataka is in this village. Kodaganallur is a village situated on the banks of the river Tambiraparani. Kodaganallur is located about 23 Kms from Thirunelveli on the Thirunelveli – Cheranmadevi state highway.

References

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com

Century/Period

12th Century

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

Kodaganallur

Nearest Railway Station

Cheranmahadevi and Veeravanallur

Nearest Airport

Madurai and Thiruvananthapuram

Location on Map

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