Navathirupathi temples

The Navathirupathi temples are closely located along the banks of River Tamirabharani along the route from Tirunelveli to Tiruchendur. There are two more important temples - Vaanamaamalai and Thirukurungudi to the South of Tirunelveli that are important Dhivya Desams also.

The nine temple are:

SriVaikuntam

Varagunamangai

Tirupuliyunkudi

Rettai Thirupathi (two temples beside each other)

Perungulam

Then Thirupperai

Thirukollur

Azhwarthirunagari

Devotees wishing to tour the Navathirupathi temples can easily do so in a day. A trip to Navathirupathi temples and Navakailasam temples can be completed in two to three days. Map and temple timings are provided below for reference.

Navakailasam Temples

Navakailasam temples are nine temples for Lord Shiva along the banks of River Tamirabharani. Each of the Navakailasam temples has a significance for Navagrihas also. 

According to Sthala Puranam, Sage Romasa prayed to His Guru - Sage Agasthya for attaining salvation. Sage Agasthya gave nine lotus flowers to place on River Tamirabharani and asked Sage Romasa to establish and worship the Shiva Linga in each of the places where the lotus docked on the river banks.

The nine temples are in:

Papanasam

Cheran Mahadevi

Kodaganallur

Kunnathur

Murappanaadu

Sri Vaikuntam

Then Thirupperai

Serndhapoo Mangalam

Rajapathi

Devotees wishing to tour the Navakailasam temples can easily do so in a day or day and a half. Since some of these temples are in small villages close to the river banks, it is better to contact the priest prior to visit and confirm the temple timings. Information scanned from some pamphlets are provided below for reference. A trip to Navathirupathi temples and Navakailasam temples can be completed in two to three days.