Sri Kavalampadi Kannan Temple , ThirukKavalampaadi (Thirunangur)
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📍 Thiru Kavalampaadi, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu
National SignificanceThe 24th Divya Desam at Thiru Kavalampaadi is the premier of the 11 sacred Thirunangur Tirupathis, where Sage Vishwamitra obtained the Gayatri Mantra Siddhi and Krishna stands flanked by Rukmini and Satyabhama.
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Sri Gopala Krishna Perumal (Nindra Kolam)
Moolavar: Sri Gopala Krishnan (Nindra Kolam / Standing posture facing East with Rukmini and Satyabhama); Utsavar: Rajagopalan; Thayar: Sengamalavalli (Maduraambika) Thayar; Vimanam: Swayambhuva Vimanam; Theertham: Thadamalar Poigai; Pratyaksham: Sage Vishwamitra, Indra, Rudra.
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Sri Gopala Krishna Perumal (Nindra Kolam)
Kavalambadi Village, Mangaimadam, Sirkazhi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai District, Nadu 609106, India
Spiritual Highlights
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Offering butter and butter-sweets on Ashtami, lighting ghee lamps for child welfare.
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About Sri Kavalampadi Kannan Temple , ThirukKavalampaadi (Thirunangur)
Sri Gopala Krishna Perumal Temple in Thiru Kavalampaadi, located in the sacred Thirunangur cluster near Sirkazhi in Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, is the 24th Divya Desam. Sung by Thirumangai Alvar in 10 pasurams, it is the first among the famed 11 Thirunangur Divya Desams created by Lord Vishnu in answer to Lord Shiva's ecstatic Rudra Tandava.
According to legend, when Lord Shiva engaged in the destructive Rudra Tandavam following the tragedy of Sati's self-immolation at Daksha's sacrifice, eleven drops of perspiration fell, producing eleven fierce forms of Rudra. To pacify Shiva's cosmic wrath, Lord Vishnu manifested in eleven divine forms around Thirunangur. At Kavalampaadi, the Lord revealed His sweet, enchanting pastoral form as Gopala Krishna, bearing the divine flute and accompanied by Queen Rukmini and Satyabhama.
This sthalam is also where the royal sage Vishwamitra performed severe penance and was granted the supreme illumination of the Gayatri Mantra. A unique tradition here connects to the Parijata tree brought by Krishna from heaven to please Satyabhama: praying here removes marital discord and blesses devotees with blissful conjugal harmony.
Architecture & Heritage
Dravidian Architecture (Chola era construction with additions from the Nayak dynasty)
Swayambhu Vimanam, three-tier Rajagopuram, Thadaamalar Poigai tank, stone mandapam carvings.
Ancient stone relief of Sage Visvamitra receiving blessings from Lord Gopala Krishna.
Rituals & Traditions
Three daily worship kalas per Vaikanasa Agama.
Thai Amavasya 11 Garuda Sevai festival of Thirunangur.
Ven Pongal, Sweet Pongal, Butter, Theertham.
Visitor Guidelines
Traditional ethnic wear required: Dhoti/Kurta for men; Saree or Salwar with Dupatta for women.
Compact village temple with level stone walkways; easily accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sri Gopala Krishna Perumal (Nindra Kolam)
Sengamalavalli (Maduraambika) Thayar Sannidhi, Sage Vishwamitra Sannidhi, Rukmini & Satyabhama (Flanking the Moolavar), Chakrathazhwar Sannidhi, Garudazhwar Sannidhi, Sri Ramanuja Sannidhi, Alvars Sannidhi
Kavalambadi Village, Mangaimadam, Sirkazhi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai District, Nadu 609106, India
How to Reach
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) (approx 145 km)
Sirkazhi Railway Station (SY) (approx 10 km)
Kavalampadi Bus Stop (approx 0.2 km)
