Ninra Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruthangal

One of the 108 Divya Desams, dedicated to Vishnu as Nindra Narayana and built on a 100-foot granite hill at Thiruthangal near Sivakasi. It contains rock-cut cave shrines with 8th-century Pandya inscriptions and unusually has no rajagopuram.

Ninra Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruthangal, Sivakasi
Practical guide

Plan Ninra Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruthangal

Typetemple
Nearest baseSivakasi
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseSivakasi
DistrictVirudhunagar
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.

One of the 108 Divya Desams, dedicated to Vishnu as Nindra Narayana and built on a 100-foot granite hill at Thiruthangal near Sivakasi. It contains rock-cut cave shrines with 8th-century Pandya inscriptions and unusually has no rajagopuram.

Ninra Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruthangal is planned from Sivakasi, one of the travel bases in Virudhunagar district. Use Sivakasi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.

Visiting

Ninra Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruthangal — at a glance

Timings7:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 - 8:00 PM (timings vary)
Best timeOctober to March

Entry: Free

Getting there: Thiruthangal / Sivakasi railway station ~4 km; nearest airport Madurai (IXM) ~70 km

Reached by a short climb up the granite hillock; the cave shrines and old inscriptions are the highlight.

What to expect

Highlights

Getting there

How to visit

  • Base yourself in Sivakasi or nearby in Virudhunagar, 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 Ninra Narayana Perumal Temple, ThiruthangalSeasonal guide

Live forecast loads in your browser.

Visitor notes

Safety

Good to know

On the map

Where Ninra Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruthangal is

Good to know

Ninra Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruthangal — frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Ninra Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruthangal?

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

What are the entry fee and timings at Ninra Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruthangal?

Entry: Free. Timings: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 - 8:00 PM (timings vary). Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.

How do I reach Ninra Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruthangal?

Base yourself in Sivakasi or nearby in Virudhunagar, 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 Ninra Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruthangal?

About an hour.

What else is near Ninra Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruthangal?

Nearby you can pair Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal (920 m), Sivakasi Mariamman Temple (Badrakaliamman) (3.3 km), Sivakasi (3.9 km), Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple (South Tirupathi), Sattur (17.7 km).

Verified local inventory

Businesses around Ninra Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruthangal

Roampedia only publishes businesses after admin approval or owner verification. These are the exact listing categories this place should carry; real businesses appear here as they are verified.

Inventory to verify

hotel

Hotels and resorts

Verified stay options near the town/base, with direct contact and no commission.

Requires source, owner claim, or admin approval before publishing.
homestay

Homestays and guesthouses

Local stays with host details, room/rate info and house rules.

Requires source, owner claim, or admin approval before publishing.
restaurant

Restaurants and cafés

Nearby food stops, menus, signature dishes and reservation links.

Requires source, owner claim, or admin approval before publishing.
shop

Shops

Tanjore paintings, bronzes, crafts, souvenirs, books and local products.

Requires source, owner claim, or admin approval before publishing.
Add a nearby business
Image credits
  • Ninra Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruthangal:Ssriram mt · CC BY-SA 4.0