Vishnu (Azhagiya Nambi) temple · Thirukurungudi, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
Sri Azhagiya Nambirayar (Vaishnava Nambi) Temple at Thirukurungudi (PIN 627 115), Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, is one of the 108 Divya Desams of Vishnu. The presiding deity, Azhagiya Nambi, faces east, and the temple was praised by Thirumazhisai Alvar, Nammalvar, Periyalvar and Thirumangai Alvar (Dinamalar). The Hindu describes it as considered the 'southern home' of Vishnu.
Faith & Tradition
Thirukurungudi is home to the Vaishnava tradition of Kaisika Ekadasi, when the Kaisika Nataka — the story of the devotee Nambaduvan, told through dance, music and drama — is presented as worship (The Hindu). By tradition, the temple's flag-mast stands slightly to one side so that Nambaduvan could see the Lord (Dinamalar).
By tradition, Thirumangai Alvar composed his last verses here before attaining moksha (The Hindu). The temple also has a shrine to Shiva inside the Vishnu temple; Tamil Nadu's HR&CE minister visited it in 2022, and its newly built Shiva shrine was consecrated in June 2023 (Dinamani).
Heritage
Five-tier rajagopuram and Panchaketa vimana (The Hindu; Dinamalar).
Plan Your Visit
Confirm darshan timings with the temple before visiting.
Timings and arrangements change with seasons and festivals. Confirm current details with the temple administration before travelling. Last reviewed 6 October 2026.
Sacred Calendar
The Kaisika Nataka is performed as worship (The Hindu).
Listed by Dinamalar.
Location
Thirukurungudi is in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, near the Mahendragiri hills.
Location: Thirukurungudi, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
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Questions
At Thirukurungudi in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu.
Yes, one of the 108 Divya Desams of Vishnu.
A festival at which the Kaisika Nataka, the story of the devotee Nambaduvan, is performed.
By tradition, so that the devotee Nambaduvan could see the Lord.
Yes, a Shiva shrine within the temple, consecrated anew in June 2023.
Further reading: Azhagiya Nambirayar (Vaishnava Nambi) Temple, Thirukurungudi on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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