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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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Typetemple
Nearest baseNanguneri
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree (indicative — confirm on site)
Nearest town/baseNanguneri
DistrictTirunelveli
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
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.
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.
Visiting
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 there: Nanguneri railway station ~2 km; Tirunelveli Jn (TEN) ~28 km; Tuticorin airport (TCR) ~35 km
Known for its daily ghee-abhishekam; check the festival calendar for crowded darshan days.
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.
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Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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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). Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
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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