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Tirunelveli is one of South Tamil Nadu’s important pilgrimage destinations, known for its ancient Shiva temples, Vishnu Divya Desams, Amman shrines and sacred sites along the Thamirabarani River. Many travellers also visit the nearby Nava Tirupati and Nava Kailasam temple circuits as part of their pilgrimage.
This Tirunelveli Temples List & Timings guide by Vishnu Balaji Travels covers famous temples in Tirunelveli district and important pilgrimage destinations across the Thamirabarani region. The guide includes temple opening hours, closing times and afternoon breaks to help visitors plan their darshan.
Tirunelveli district is home to several important temples, including Nellaiappar Temple, Vanamamalai Perumal Temple, Thirukurungudi and Papanasam. The following Tirunelveli Temples List covers 10 major temple destinations with their available visiting-hour information.
| No. | Temple Name | Morning Timings | Lunch / Afternoon Break | Evening Timings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri Nellaiappar & Kanthimathi Amman Temple, Tirunelveli | 5:30 AM – 12:30 PM | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| 2 | Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple, Krishnapuram | Approx. 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Afternoon closure; confirm locally | Approx. 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| 3 | Sri Vanamamalai Perumal Temple, Nanguneri | Approx. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Afternoon closure; confirm locally | Approx. 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| 4 | Sri Azhagiya Nambi Perumal Temple, Thirukurungudi | Approx. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Afternoon closure; confirm locally | Approx. 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| 5 | Sri Sorimuthu Ayyanar Temple, Papanasam | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM | No regular break reported | Open during daytime |
| 6 | Sri Papanasanathar Temple, Papanasam | 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| 7 | Sri Agasthiyar Temple, Papanasam | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| 8 | Sri Suyambulinga Swamy Temple, Uvari | Not confirmed | No regular break reported; confirm locally | Not confirmed |
| 9 | Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple, Mela Thiruvengadanathapuram | Approx. 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Afternoon closure; confirm locally | Approx. 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| 10 | Sri Kailasanathar Temple, Ariyanayagipuram | Approx. 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Afternoon closure; confirm locally | Approx. 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
The Nava Tirupati circuit consists of nine sacred Vishnu temples located along the Thamirabarani River in present-day Thoothukudi district. All nine are Divya Desams and are traditionally associated with the Navagrahas.
Travellers planning a Nava Tirupathi Tour Package can use the following temple list to identify the nine shrines and check the available Nava Tirupati Temples List & Timings information before travelling.
| No. | Temple Name | Morning Timings | Lunch / Afternoon Break | Evening Timings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri Vaikuntanatha Perumal Temple, Srivaikuntam – Sun | 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| 2 | Sri Vijayasana Perumal Temple, Natham – Moon | Timings vary | Confirm locally | Timings vary |
| 3 | Sri Kaisinavendhan Perumal Temple, Thirupulingudi – Mercury | Timings vary | Confirm locally | Timings vary |
| 4 | Sri Devapiran Perumal Temple, Tholaivillimangalam – Rahu | Timings vary | Confirm locally | Timings vary |
| 5 | Sri Aravindalochanar Perumal Temple, Tholaivillimangalam – Ketu | Timings vary | Confirm locally | Timings vary |
| 6 | Sri Makara Nedunkuzhaikathar Temple, Thenthirupperai – Venus | Timings vary | Confirm locally | Timings vary |
| 7 | Sri Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple, Thirukolur – Mars | Timings vary | Confirm locally | Timings vary |
| 8 | Sri Adinatha Perumal Temple, Alwarthirunagari – Jupiter | Timings vary | Confirm locally | Timings vary |
| 9 | Sri Mayakoothar Perumal Temple, Perungulam – Saturn | Timings vary | Confirm locally | Timings vary |
The Nava Kailasam circuit includes nine Shiva temples situated along the Thamirabarani River across Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts. Each temple is traditionally associated with one of the nine planetary influences.
The following Nava Kailasam Temples List & Timings includes the temple names, planetary associations and available morning, afternoon break and evening darshan information.
| No. | Temple Name | Morning Timings | Lunch / Afternoon Break | Evening Timings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri Papanasanathar Temple, Papanasam – Sun | 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| 2 | Sri Ammai Nathar Temple, Cheranmahadevi – Moon | Closes around 10:00–10:30 AM | Afternoon closure; confirm locally | Reopens around 5:00 PM |
| 3 | Sri Kailasanathar Temple, Kodaganallur – Mars | Timings vary | Confirm locally | Timings vary |
| 4 | Sri Gotha Parameswarar Temple, Kunnathur – Rahu | Timings vary | Confirm locally | Timings vary |
| 5 | Sri Kailasanathar Temple, Murappanadu – Jupiter | 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| 6 | Sri Kailasanathar Temple, Srivaikuntam – Saturn | Closes around 10:00–10:30 AM | Afternoon closure; confirm locally | Reopens around 5:00 PM |
| 7 | Sri Kailasanathar Temple, Thenthirupperai – Mercury | Timings vary | Confirm locally | Timings vary |
| 8 | Sri Kailasanathar Temple, Rajapathy – Ketu | Timings vary | Confirm locally | Timings vary |
| 9 | Sri Kailasanathar Temple, Sernthapoomangalam – Venus | Timings vary | Confirm locally | Timings vary |
The Tirunelveli Temples Opening and Closing Timings may differ according to temple administration, daily poojas and religious occasions.
This Tirunelveli Temples List & Timings guide brings together 10 important Tirunelveli temple destinations, nine Nava Tirupati Vishnu shrines and nine Nava Kailasam Shiva temples. These sacred places represent the religious and cultural heritage of the Thamirabarani region.
Vishnu Balaji Travels provides this information to help pilgrims understand the Tirunelveli Temples Timings, identify important temple destinations and organize visits according to the available darshan schedules.
Note: The timings listed are based on the supplied reference information and have not been independently verified. Approximate hours are estimates, and unconfirmed schedules should not be treated as official timings. Temple opening and closing times may change during festivals, special poojas and other religious events. Please confirm current timings with the respective temple administration before visiting.