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Vanamamalai Perumal Temple
A 108 Divya Desam Vishnu temple at Nanguneri, one of the few where the deity receives a daily oil/ghee ablution, revered in the Nalayira Divya Prabandham hymns of Nammalvar.
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Before you go to Vanamamalai Perumal Temple
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.
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Typetemple
Nearest baseNanguneri
DistrictTirunelveli
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2→Vanamamalai Perumal Temple is planned from Nanguneri, one of the travel bases in Tirunelveli district. Use Nanguneri for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Nanguneri or nearby in Tirunelveli, 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.
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Today at Vanamamalai Perumal Temple
Sunrise6:11 am
Sunset6:28 pm
Golden hour best light5:28 pm–6:28 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:28 pm–6:53 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 82%
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.
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Vanamamalai Perumal Temple — at a glance
Timings6 AM–1 PM & 4–8:30 PM (indicative)
Best timeYear-round; cooler Oct–Feb
Entry: Free (indicative — confirm on site)
Getting here
How to reach Vanamamalai Perumal Temple
Nanguneri railway station ~2 km; Tirunelveli Jn (TEN) ~28 km; Tuticorin airport (TCR) ~35 km
Getting around Vanamamalai Perumal Temple
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.
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When is the best time to visit Vanamamalai Perumal Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Vanamamalai Perumal Temple?
Entry: Free (indicative — confirm on site). Timings: 6 AM–1 PM & 4–8:30 PM (indicative).
How do I reach Vanamamalai Perumal Temple?
Base yourself in Nanguneri or nearby in Tirunelveli, 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 Vanamamalai Perumal Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Vanamamalai Perumal Temple?
Nearby you can pair Satyavageeswarar Temple, Kalakkad (12.4 km), Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary (14.7 km), Vaishnava Nambi Temple, Thirukkurungudi (19.9 km), Pattamadai (20.9 km).
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