This Temple is also known as Gajendra Varadaraja Perumal Temple.  It is located 12 Kms away from Ambasamudhram and close to Veeravanallur on the banks of River Tamirabarani.  King Veera Pandiyadeva Pandiyan and King Kulasekara Pandiyan were fond of this Temple.  The Temple has a majestic and colourful five tiered East facing Rajagopuram.  There is another Gopuram after the main five tiered Rajagopuram and this area is full of pillars and other eye captivating carvings.  The Presiding Deity is Aadhi Moolam and the Urchavamoorthy is Gajendra Varadharaja Perumal. The Presiding Deity has four arms and is in a standing posture with His two Consorts Sree Devi and Bhoo Devi.  Like all other Temples this Temple too has a Garudalwar, Dwajasthambam and a Bali Peedam facing the Sanctum Sanctorum. Sages Brihu and Markandeyar are also seen here. There are Sub Shrines for Lord Krishna, Rukmani and Sathyabhama, Chakrathalwar and Narasimhar.  Apart from this Goddess Therku Nachiyar (Lakshmi) and Vadakku Nachiyar (Bhoo Devi) have Sub Shrines of their own.  The Paramapathanathar or Vishnu is seen in a sitting posture. There are Sub Shrines for Anjaneyar, Aandal and Viswaksenar.  It is here that Lord Vishnu killed the Crocodile with His Discuss when it had caught Gajendra, the Elephant that had gone to fetch a Lotus for Him from a nearby lake and hence the name Gajendra Moksham.  It is for this reason that some locals refer this Temple as Yaanai Kaatha Nallur.  There is a Temple Garden or Nandavanam. Vaikunda Ekadesi, all Purattasi Saturdays and Garuda Sevai are celebrated in a grand manner.  This Temple draws a huge number of Devotees who come here with a broken marriage proposal, Child boon and disharmony in family life.  It is believed that such Devotees are Blessed by Him and they could lead a peaceful life thereafter. 

Contact Details: 04634  287195, 04634  287295, 99411 28535, 99659 20369

Temple Timing: 6 AM to 11:30 AM and 5 PM to 8 PM

Distance from Kallidaikurichi to Athalanallur is 9 Kms

Distance from Ambasamudram to Athalanallur is 12 Kms

Distance from Tenkasi to Athalanallur is 43 Kms

Distance from Madurai to Athalanallur is 202 Kms

Distance from Trichy to Athalanallur is 339 Kms

Distance from Thirunelveli to Athalanallur is 41 Kms

Distance from Thoothukudi to Athalanallur is 86 Kms

Distance from Thiruchendur to Athalanallur is 92 Kms

Distance from Nagercoil to Athalanallur is 92 Kms

Distance from Suchindram to Athalanallur is 92 Kms

Distance from Thiruvananthapuram to Athalanallur is 151 Kms

Distance from Kollam to Athalanallur is 143 Kms

Distance from Kanyakumari to Athalanallur is 94 Kms

Distance from Courtralam to Athalanallur is 43 Kms

Distance from Sivakasi to Athalanallur is 141 Kms

Distance from Kovilpatti to Athalanallur is 101 Kms

Distance from Kadayam to Athalanallur is 26 Kms

Distance from Mannarkovil to Athalanallur is 17 Kms

Distance from Veeravanallur to Athalanallur is 5 Kms

Distance from Chennai to Athalanallur is 664 Kms

Nearest Railway Station is Kallidaikurichi R.S.

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