Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple, Karaikal, Puducherry

Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple, Karaikal, Puducherry

Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Karaikkal Town in Union Territory of Puducherry, India. This Temple is one of the three famous temples in the port city of Karaikal, Puducherry, India. It is nearby the Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple. The temple tank of Chandra Theertham separates the two temples. The temple tank belongs to both the temples.

The Temple

Presiding Deity is called as Nithyakalyana Perumal. Here Lord is in lying posture called Anantha Sayanam like the posture in Srirangam. Shrines for Chakkarathzhwar, Ranganayaki Thayar, Narasimha, Hanuman, Avatars of Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna's Vishwaroopam, Garuda, Aandal and Alarmelu Thayar can be found in the temple.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 08.00 PM.

Festivals

The festivals related to Vishnu and his avatars are celebrated in a grand manner in this temple. The Rama Navami, Vaikunda Ekadesi, Hanuman Jayanti and the entire month of Margazhi are celebrated here. During the Tamil month of Puratadhi or Puratasi, many rituals take place in the temple such as the Pavithra Pradhishtai, Kumba Poojai, Poornahoothi, Chakkarathalwar Aavahanam etc.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at Bharathiyar street at the heart of Karaikal town. The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Karaikal Bus Stand, 1.5 Kms from Karaikal Railway Station, 6 Kms from Thirunallar, 14 Kms from Nagore, 3 Kms from Dharmapuram, 21 Kms from Nagapattinam, 21 Kms from Thirukkadaiyur, 9 Kms from Nedungadu, 6 Kms from Neravy, 8 Kms from Tirumalai Rayan Pattinam, 4 Kms from Kottucherry, 13 Kms from Tharangambadi, 128 Kms from Puducherry, 143 Kms from Trichy and 284 Kms from Chennai. Nearest Airport is located at Trichy (148 Kms).

Location