Sri Sankaranarayana Swamy temple
Sri Sankaranarayana Swamy Temple in Sankarankovil is a unique temple dedicated to the joint form of Lord Shiva and Shri Narayana. This form is known as Shri Sankaranarayanan. Once the Shaivites and Vaishnavites had an argument as to who is more powerful. Lord Shiva and Vishnu appeared jointly to show they are one only.
Swayambhu Murti found in Ant Hill
A gardener who was working to clear a snake pit or Ant Hill (Vanmeekam) discovered the Murti and immediately informed the then Pandyan king. The king considered this to be a good omen and built a temple over the Murti. A city soon developed around the temple.
Sri Sankarankovil Temple Timings
05:30 AM to 12:15 PM
04:00 PM to 09:30 PM
Sri Sankarankovil Temple Puja and Aarti
Sri Sankarankovil Temple Puja and Aarti Timings | Sri Sankarankovil Temple Puja and Aarti |
06:00 AM | Morning Puja |
06:30 AM | Vilapucai |
08:30 AM | Kalasanthi |
12:30 PM | Noon Puja |
05:30 PM | Sayarakshai |
09:00 PM | Arthasamam |
Nearby places to visit From Sri Sankarankovil Temple
Red Fort
Papanasam
Tirunelveli
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
How to reach Sri Sankarankovil Temple
The nearest Railway Station is Tirunelveli, 65 km from the temple.
The nearest airport is Trivandrum, 147 km from the temple.
Distances from Sankarankovil
Tirunelveli – 65 km
Tiruchendur – 115 km
Kanyakumari – 140 km
Madurai – 145 km
Trivandrum – 152 km
Rameshwaram – 223 km
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