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
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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 baseSivakasi
DistrictVirudhunagar
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit3

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.

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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.

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Sunset6:28 pm
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Top experiences around Sivakasi

2 more places around Sivakasi, each worth a day of its own.

townSivakasi

3.9 km · ~10 min by auto

Industrial town known as the firecracker capital of India, producing the bulk of the country's fireworks alongside major safety-match and offset-printing industries. It is a factory-town heritage destination south of Virudhunagar.

templeSivakasi Mariamman Temple (Badrakaliamman)

3.3 km · ~8 min by auto

Well-known Mariamman / Badrakaliamman temple in Sivakasi town, a major place of worship for the fireworks-industry community. It draws large crowds during its annual festival.

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Before you go

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 here

How to reach Ninra Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruthangal

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

Getting around Ninra Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruthangal

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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Nearby

What’s near Ninra Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruthangal

templeKarunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal 920 m · 11 min walk · straight line
templeSivakasi Mariamman Temple (Badrakaliamman) 3.3 km · ~8 min by auto · straight line
townSivakasi 3.9 km · ~10 min by auto · straight line
townSattur 17.9 km · ~30 min by cab · straight line
templeIrukkankudi Mariamman Temple 18.7 km · ~31 min by cab · straight line
damKullursandai Reservoir 19.2 km · ~32 min by cab · straight line
museumKamaraj Memorial House 19.2 km · ~32 min by cab · straight line
templeSri Mariamman Temple, Virudhunagar 19.4 km · ~32 min by cab · straight line
templeVanni Vinayagar Temple, Virudhunagar 19.9 km · ~33 min by cab · straight line
templeSrivilliputhur Andal Temple 20.1 km · ~33 min by cab · straight line
templeMadavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar Temple 20.6 km · ~34 min by cab · straight line

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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).

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).

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Ninra Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruthangal guides, stories & itineraries

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Around Sivakasi

Ninra Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruthangal sits in Sivakasi, so these cover the streets, buildings and surroundings around it.

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