The Arulmigu Nellaiappar Temple is a Hindu temple complex constructed in the 17th century. It features two intricate towers that date back to the 7th century and is dedicated to Lord Siva. The temple boasts beautiful architecture, including a music hall where visitors can marvel at pillars representing the 64 notes of the Veena. Tourists are advised to visit early in the morning, between 6 and 7:30 am, to avoid crowds and secure parking.
One of the old temples for lord Siva. Beautiful architecture. Huge temple. You have got to go in the morning and experience the quite temple with just the chantings for the God. Decently clean temple.
Would be good to read up on the temple and all the deities to see and see them and pray to them.
The music hall is a must see. Will leave you in awe to see the way the pillars make the 64 notes of to the Veena.
There is a temple elephant who is really beautiful.
Going to the temple between 6 to 7.30 in the morning is ideal and you will find parking and the temple less crowded.
This temple is not wheelchair accessible. Those elder who will have trouble climbing stairs.
Aarthi Moorthy — Google review
The best temple in tirunelveli. I'm from kovilpatti visited this temple on 23-06-2022. The temple is very clean and maintained well. This temple contain all god's statues. It's very big temple . This temple have one elephant 🐘 and this elephant have separate swimming pool. And it contains one theppakulam and it's also very clean. Good architecture and the nandhi statue is very big in this temple. Overall the best temple to visit in the south side .
Rajesh Kanna — Google review
A must visit temple. This is a temple for Swayambhu murthi Sri Nellaiappar (Lord Shiva)and his consort Kanthimathi Ambal.
Uniquely you will find Lord Vishnu in a sleeping pose, next to the Shivan temple - signifying the oneness of Shiva & Vishnu. Understand that once upon a time, these were two separate temples adjacent to each other, but later these two were connected by building necessary structures by the reigning King, leading to a one big temple complex. Here you will find multiple small temples within the complex for Lord Vinayaka, Murugan, Devi, Ayappan, Kasi Viswanathar etc other than the temples for the two main dieties.
The temple is full of unique sculptures including that of animals and demigods. Proof of the high level of artistry and skills the artisans who built the temple had. The main entrance to the temple has lot of unique carvings done on the wooden roof, which you cannot miss. Must see and hear are the "stone pillars" which give out the 7 notes of Carnatic music when tapped with the hand and a few pillars give the sound of south Indian musical instruments - just amazing..
For a huge temple, it's maintained quite well, especially in terms of cleanliness. However, more lighting in a few places would help devotees see and appreciate the amazing and the intricate carving done on stone. Also a better place needs to be made for footwear, currently all footwear are left at the main entrance, making it quite difficult to retrieve yours, they would have moved quite a bit or lying under a pile of other's footwear, when you come back after Darshan.
All said and done if you are passing by Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, this is a must visit place. Better, plan a trip to this temple.
C Shashidaran — Google review
A very good temple, with a very large area, extremely intricate designs and sculptures. It is one of the best place to visit in thirunelveli as it has an extremely good carvings, idols and atmosphere. This place's serene environment help a person in detaching itself from the regular fast-paced life. A highly devotional environment and a lot of different gods make this place worth visiting.
The 4 star is given due to the attitude and greed of the priests, else this place is worth even more than 5 stars.
dhruv kumar — Google review
Big architecture temple of Hindu/ಭವ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಪುರಾತನವಾದ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ,It is one of the very big temples in Trunelveli. I really loved the art and architecture of this temple. The art was eye catching and very difficult to make it. I was really fascinated and amazed by our ancestors work. I would recommend people to come here and get pride in what our ancestors created
manju manu — Google review
Divine. Temple owns the architectural marvel of musical pillars and other carvings which look like real life. Must visit the temple. Temple timings are 5:30am-12pm and 4pm-9pm. There is a luggage and shoe keeping center nearby.
Venkat — Google review
We went in at 6am ......the temple was spick and span. People were there but the temple was not crowded.
There are a lot of stories as to how Lord Siva got this name. The one which I connected most to was that they was a famine here and at that time Lord Shiva converted sand grains into food grains there by giving him the name Nellaiappar.
Sheeba Sreenivasan — Google review
Good Experience - The sanctums of the temple and the gopurams were constructed by Nindraseer Nedumaran (Koon Pandian) who reigned in the 7th century AD. The mani mandapam with its famous musical pillar was also likely built by Nindraseer Nedumaran. The flag stand near the Nandi was set up in 1155.[2]Later Pandya, Kulasekara Pandyan I built the outer wall of the Thirunelveli Nellaiappar temple, in 13th century.
Sujithran Sidharthan — Google review
It is one of the very big temples in Trunelveli. I really loved the art and architecture of this temple. The art was eye catching and very difficult to make it. I was really fascinated and amazed by our ancestors work. I would recommend people to come here and get pride in what our ancestors created for us!!!! The government should spend some money to fix some issues here and improve the cleanliness of the temple ❤️
Kumaran K — Google review
This is most peaceful place to spend times.
Afternoon gate closed at 1pm and reopened at 4pm...so please time manage...This is very big temple and environmental place....avoid plastic wastes... Around this temple there are many fashion accessories and lots of stalls here ...This temple is very famous and big ...
Rio Raj 328 — Google review
This is one of the classic and typical Temples of Tamil Nadu and exemplifies its culture. Lord Shiva known as Swami Nelliappar and compatriot Lord Gandhimathi Amman are the resting deities. Built in stone which is the innate and traditional way temples are built during olden and golden days. The stone sculptures and stone pillars a Exceptional. Marvelous. Treat to the eyes and mind . One can feel and immerse in the bhakthi and devotional mood when inside the temple. Very good transport facilities available. Must visit.
SRIDHAR M — Google review
Great temple 🙏 Mesmerizing architecture.. can’t imagine how did they manage to build such a wonderful temple. Don’t forget to experience the musical 🎶 pillars just outside of the main temple. Keep the ears close to pillars and tap the pillars with palm ✋ then you hear the magical sounds 🙌
Suresh Kumar — Google review
Most Sacred and Powerful religious ancient temple of God Nellaiappar and Goddess Gandhimathi Ambal provides blessing and fulfils everyone needs and Desires. Everyone can feel inwardly and their prayers be well answered
Jagadeesh Vikram C — Google review
Visited Nellaippar on the way from Tiruchendur, able to spend only a few hours.
But really amazing architecture, both wooden and stone designs are still stunning in the look of these many years.
Planning to take my family to visit and spend the whole day to see this beautiful and spiritual place.
Even if you're fond of God or not, we have to see in our lifetime 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Gopal Krishnasamy — Google review
The Nellaiappar Temple is Hindu Temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in Tirunelveli, a city in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Shiva is worshipped as Nellaiappar (also called Venuvananathar) represented by the lingam and his consort Parvati is depicted as Kanthimathi Amman. The deity Vishnu is also worshipped here, having witnessed their wedding according to legend. Hence, this temple is regarded as an abhimana kshetram of Vaishnavism. The temple is located on the northern banks of Thamirabarani River in Tirunelveli district.
We had visited during the weekend Sunday. There wasn't much crowd. Main Sanctum Nellaiappar is very powerful, you will feel positive vibes. And his consort called as Kanthimathi Amman.
You get archanai ticket for 5/- bucks per person.
For commuting to this temple if any one staying in hotel stays , I would suggest to go by Local bus. Here auto driver's charge around minimum 100-150 bucks depending on your stay location.
Here the priest don't act rudely, very polite, we get ample time worship the God. They don't rush things in this temple. That's really good.
The sculptures in this temple is just mind-blowing. Highly recommend
Om Namah Shivaya🙏
Shanmuga Narayanan.R — Google review
The Nellaiappar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in Tirunelveli, a city in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Shiva is worshipped as Nellaiappar (also called Venuvananathar) represented by the lingam and his consort Parvati is depicted as Kanthimathi Amman.
The temple has musical pillars which one must experience.
KAUSHIK KESWANI — Google review
Spread across 15 acres , this is one of the finest and largest temples of Tamil Nadu . And a treasure trove of Art . The ancient Pandyan shrine has been renewed , renovated and expanded by successive dynasties like Cholas, Cheras, Madurai Nayakas etc. , so the art and architecture seen here is an interrsting mix of styles. Since the region is close to Kerala , beautifully intricate woodwork can also be seen. In addition to life sized sculptures , Musical Pillars are an attraction.
Presiding deity Shiva is called Venuvananathar or Nellaiappar and Parvathi , who has an independent sanctum, is Kanthimathi Amman. Religious significance : It is revered as the Thamira Sabha ( Copper Pavilion) , one of the five Sabhas where Nataraja danced his Ananda Thandavam .
Six-time daily worship and annual Festivals are celebrated with great pomp.
It is a :padal petra sthalam , sung by Nayanars .
sarada mysore — Google review
Serene place and nice architecture but we didn't have much time to roam around each and every corner of the temple but anyway nice temple to visit at TN
Harish S D Hari — Google review
The Nellaiappar temple is very popular
There are beautiful sculptures here It is 2000 years old and was the capital of Pandyan kings
There are musical pillars here
Tamizhi_ Facts — Google review
The temple complex is very huge, loved the divine aura and energy of the temple’s (garbha gruha). Make sure you have cash with you for archana tickets and flower baskets.
Thayanithi C.A — Google review
Nallaiappar swamiand Kanthimadhi Tayaar temple in Tiruneveli is an awesome Shivaite temple. Probably the sabctul was built in 7th century by Pandya king to which the Cholas, Cheras,Pallavas and Nayaka have added making it one of the largest and beautiful Shiva temple.
The surprise part us the large, beautiful ornamental idol of Lord Vishu in sleeping position immediately next to main deities gudi. Apparently Shiva and Parvathi got married here and Vishnu as being Parvathis brother after attending the marriage was resting.
It's the Tamara copper sabha, one of the 5 sabhas where Shiva has performed his cosmic dance. The sculpture in the entrance and vasantha mandapa is so realistic that it takes away your breath. A true treasure of our culture. Donating vibhuti is very auspicious.
Girija Ram — Google review
only for Nelliappar
2023 oct - tnhrce if not possible to maintain _ kindly give it to me will maintain from a to z
Financials you handle .. !
such an architectural marvel is being let out
few pics from my visit