What to expect
Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram
A Vishnu temple counted among the 108 Divya Desams and glorified in the Nalayira Divya Prabandham of the Alvars, where the deity is worshipped as Neelamegha Perumal (Sowriraja Perumal) with his consort Thirukkannapura Nayagi. It is one of the Pancha Krishna Kshetrams and the third most-sung Divya Desam, with 128 verses, most composed by Thirumangai Alvar. A towering 95-foot seven-tiered rajagopuram faces a large sacred tank known as the Nithya Pushkarani.
Practical guide
Plan Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram
Who's going?Tailor Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram to your trip
Before you go to Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram
Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
We report each site's own published rules neutrally, and only where we can source them.
Typetemple
Nearest baseThirukkannapuram
DistrictNagapattinam
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram is planned from Thirukkannapuram, one of the travel bases in Nagapattinam district. Use Thirukkannapuram for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thirukkannapuram or nearby in Nagapattinam, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Neelamegha Perumal Temple, ThirukkannapuramSeasonal guide
Live forecast loads in your browser.
Today at Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram
Sunrise6:02 am
Sunset6:22 pm
Golden hour best light5:22 pm–6:22 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:22 pm–6:47 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
Stay · eat · do · rent · see · shop
Stays, food & things to do near Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram
Verified hotels, homestays, restaurants, experiences, sights, shops and rentals around Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram — commission-free, with direct contact. Filter by what you need.
Verified inventory is being added here.
Verified places are being added. The category filters will fill in as approved stays, restaurants, experiences, sights, shops and nature listings go live.
List your placeRoampedia is commission-free — own or know a stay, eatery, guide or shop near Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram? List it and it appears here once verified.
Add a nearby businessBefore you go
Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram — at a glance
TimingsOpen daily, morning and evening (approx. 6:30 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 8:30 PM)
Best timeNovember to February; festival season around the annual Brahmotsavam
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram
About 15 km north-west of Nagapattinam town; nearest railway station Nagapattinam (~15 km) or Nagore; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) about 140 km
Getting around Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram
112All emergencies (police · fire · medical)The single number to call in any emergency (ERSS).100Police101Fire108Ambulance (emergency / EMS)1091Women’s helpline (distress)1098Child helpline1363Tourist helpline (India, 24×7, multilingual)
Emergency numbers are verified against official government and state tourism sources. 112 works anywhere in India.
Nearby
What’s near Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram
templeGanapatheeswarar (Uthirapasupatheeswarar) Temple, Thiruchengattankudi 2.3 km · 29 min walk · straight line
heritageChudamani Vihara (Nagapattinam Buddhist Heritage Site) 18.8 km · ~31 min by cab · straight line
On the map
Where Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram is
Good to know
Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open daily, morning and evening (approx. 6:30 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 8:30 PM).
How do I reach Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram?
Base yourself in Thirukkannapuram or nearby in Nagapattinam, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram?
About an hour.
What else is near Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram?
Nearby you can pair Agnipureeswarar Temple, Thiruppugalur (1.8 km), Ganapatheeswarar (Uthirapasupatheeswarar) Temple, Thiruchengattankudi (2.3 km), Rathnagiriswarar Temple, Thirumarugal (4.8 km), Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Thirukkuvalai (9.7 km).
Read before you go
Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram itself yet. These cover Thirukkannapuram, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
Tamil Nadu-wide guides & itineraries
Route-level itineraries and practical guides for the rest of Tamil Nadu.
Story
Velankanni: The White Shrine They Call the Lourdes of the East
6 min read · Read →
Story
Nagore Dargah and Tamil Nadu’s Sufi Coast
6 min read · Read →
Guide
Churches & Christian Heritage of Tamil Nadu: A Two-Millennia Trail
8 min read · Read →
Guide
The Bird Sanctuaries of Tamil Nadu: A Birding Guide to the Great Wetlands
8 min read · Read →
Guide
The Lighthouses of Tamil Nadu
7 min read · Read →
Guide
The Dargahs & Islamic Heritage of Tamil Nadu
8 min read · Read →
Image credits
- Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram:Ssriram mt via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 · CC BY-SA 4.0