📜 About this temple
The Neelamegha Perumal Temple or Sowriraja Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple in Thirukannapuram, a village in the outskirts of Nagapattinam in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Alvar saints from the 6th–9th centuries CE. It is one of the 108 Divya Desam dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Neelamegha Perumal and his consort Lakshmi as Thirukannapura Nayagi. As per Hindu legend, the presiding deity is believed to have appeared with a wig to save a devotee, leading to the name Sowriraja Perumal.
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📝 Visitor Tips
- Dress modestly (cover shoulders and knees).
- Footwear must be removed outside the main complex.
- Best time to visit: early morning or evening to avoid the day-time heat.
- Photography is usually allowed in outer premises; ask before photographing the sanctum.
- Carry water and modest cash for prasadam, donations, or local transport.