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ChandrashtamamRishabam · for 2 d 7 h 51 m
7:20:35 PMThursday, 12 November

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Nellaiappar Temple

Nellaiappar · Tirunelveli

Shiva Temples

Nellaiappar Temple, Tirunelveli
Photo: Temple Tower Nellai, Anuvisha, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Resized.

Significance

A big temple on the banks of the Thamirabarani river. Of the five halls (sabhai) where Shiva danced, the Thamira Sabhai (copper hall) is here.

The Swamy and Amman temples are built separately and joined by a mandapam (hall).

Special features

  • Stone pillars that make musical sounds when tapped
  • Thamira Sabhai
  • Aani chariot festival

Special festivals of the temple

  • Aani chariot festival

Darshan times, fees and festival dates can change. Before you go, check with the temple office or the temple's official website. The temple stories are given as devotees believe them, and they can differ from one temple to another.