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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.
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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 here
How to reach Ninra Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruthangal
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.
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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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).
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