Srivilliputhur Andal Temple – Timings, Poojas, Contact Details

Srivilliputhur Andal temple:

Srivilliputhur Andal temple is an ancient hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Andal. It is located in Srivilliputhur, about 80 km from Madurai. This temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams. The temple has the 4^th tallest Gopuram in the world.

Believed to be the birth place of Periyalvar and his foster daughter, Andal, this temple town holds the credit of being the only place where two Azhwars originated. It is at the garden of this temple that Periyalvar found Andal under a Tulsi plant. As Andal grew up, she helped Periyalvar in preparing garland for Lord Vishnu’s idol. It is during one such day that she started wearing the garland for herself and then handed it over to her father to adorn the deity. Andal gradually developed an interest to marry Lord Vishnu. All these came to the knowledge of Periyalvar only when he noticed Andal with the garland around her neck intended for the Lord. He rebuked her for such an act and stopped the practice. But Lord Vishnu appeared in his dream and asked him to dedicate the garland worn by Andal to him daily. Later, Andal is believed to have merged with Lord Ranganatha in Srirangam after their marriage.

Daily Routine:

Andal Temple:

Andal Temple Timings:

06:00 AM to 01:00 PM

04:00 PM to 09:00 PM

Vadapatrasayanar Temple:

Vadapatrasayanar Temple Timings:

06:30 AM to 12:30 PM

04:00 PM to 08:30 PM

Azhvar Sannadhi:

 Srinivasa Perumal Temple:

 Temple Timings:

06:00 AM to 01:00 PM

04:00 PM to 09:00 PM

Parihara Details:

• Parihara for marriage delay is done in this temple for 9 weeks either on Wednesdays (or) Fridays.
• Those who stay far away from Srivilliputhur can perform the Parihara by visiting this temple on the 1st week (starting date) and the 9th week (ending date). For the intervening 7 weeks, parihara can be done at any Vishnu temple of their convenience.
• Adorning the Lord with the garland prepared by the person who wishes to get married, gives the desired result early. You can use your imagination to prepare the garlands with flowers of different colours, varieties and odour.
• Those who cant prepare the garland can purchase from the shops nearby the temple.
• Puja items to be purchased include Coconut, Bananas and Garland which can be bought from the nearby shops to the temple.
• Decorate the Lord with your garland. You must do the Puja both to the Lord and the Andal in your name (You must make a sankalpa for the early and successful marriage).
• Women can continue to count 9 weeks omitting the break-up period.
• You must again visit the Temple along with your life partner after your marriage. The Couple should conduct a Puja in their names both to the Lord and the Andal.

Temple Address:

Mada St, Mangapuram, Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu 626125

Temple Contact Details:

Phone: 04563 260 254

How to reach Srivilliputhur:

By Air:

Madurai airport is the nearest to the temple which is at a distance of 75 km and can be reached in 1 hr 30 min.

By Rail:

Srivilliputhur has its own railway station. Also, Madurai railway junction is 76 km from the temple which can be covered in 1 hr 40 min.

By Road:

Adequate number of Government and private buses are available from major cities of Tamil Nadu to Srivilliputhur.