Sankarankovil Temple History
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 was more powerful. Lord Shiva and Vishnu appeared jointly to show they were one.
Sankarankovil Temple
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 sign and built a temple over the Murti. A city soon developed around the temple.
Sri Sankarankovil Temple Timings
Sankarankovil temple opening and closing times are given below. Check out Sankarankovil timings before visiting this temple.
| Sankarankovil Temple Darshan | Timings |
|---|---|
| Morning | 5:30 AM to 12:15 PM |
| Evening | 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM |
Sankarankovil Temple Puja Timings
| Puaj Details | Time |
|---|---|
| Thiruvanandal | 7:00 a.m. |
| Vila pooja | 6:30 a.m. |
| Siru kala sandhi | 8:30 a.m. |
| Kala sandhi | 10:30 p.m. |
| Uchi kala sandhi | 12:30 p.m. |
| Sayaratchai | 5:30 p.m. |
| Anthajamam | 9:00 p.m. |
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Sankarankovil Temple Official Website
www.sankarankovil.com
Sankarankovil Temple Online Booking
Right now, the official website of Sankarankovil Temple does not provide any online booking facility for Darshan and puja booing.
Festival Celebration at Sri Sankaranarayana Swamy Temple
Many festivals are celebrated throughout the year. Here, we have listed some important festivals.
- Chitra Pramotsavam
- Audi Tapas
- Aipasi Thirukalyanam
- Raft Festival
Nearby Tourist Attractions From Sankarankovil Temple
- Red fort
- Papanasam
- Tirunelveli
- Crime scene
- Agastya
- Kasi Viswanadha
- Tirumalaikovil
- Pillow
- Ayyanar Falls
- Karupanadi Dam
- Tiruchendur
Sankarankovil Temple Contact Number
| Sankaranarayana Temple | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | Sri Sankara Narayanar Temple, Sankaran Kovil, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu |
| Nearest City | Rajapalayam |
| Contact | 7904035270 |
| Email ID | [email protected] |
How to Reach Sankaranarayana Temple
By Air
Tuticorin Airport is 95 km from the Sankaranarayana Temple.
By Train
The nearest railway station is Sankarankoil Railway Station, which is 5 km from Sankarankovil Temple.
By Road
The Sankarankoil Main Bus Stand is 4 km away from the temple.
Sankarankovil Temple Distance From Nearby Cities
| City | Distance |
|---|---|
| Tirunelveli | 73 km |
| Tiruchendur | 114 km |
| Kanyakumari | 138 km |
| Madurai | 145 km |
| Trivandrum | 147 km |
| Rameshwaram | 223 km |
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