Kodaganallur in ancient times was also called as Kaarkodaganallur. This Temple which is located in Kodaganallur comes under Palayamkottai Taluk of Thirunelveli District. This Temple is situated in a narrow lane having a South facing entrance. This South facing gate has a small Welcome Arch is seen with a golden coloured stucco Idol of Shivan, Parvathy, Ganapathy and Murugan besides a Rishabha Vaahanam. On entering the Temple there is an East facing Anthill or Putru beneath a Neem Tree and covered with a tinsheet roofing. This Anthill is smeared with Turmeric and Kumkum all over. To the rear of this is an Idol two Serpents both intertwined. Ahead of the Anthill are a few Idols of Naga Devatha.  

Though the Temple's main gate is South facing the actual Temple can be entered either through the Southern entrance or through the East facing entrance. In other words the Temple premises could be accessed in dual way. The Temple has a Nandhi Vaahanam situated outside the Temple but within an iron enclosure beneath a four pillared Mandapam facing Westwards looking towards the Moolasthanam. This Temple is very unique in many ways since there is No Rajagopuram, Kodi Maram or Dwajasthambam. Likewise this Temples does not have Idols of Dhakshinamoorthy, Chandikeshwar and Bhairavar. Similarly this Temple does not encourage Flowers or Garlands brought from outside and lighting of Ghee Lamps and Camphors too are not allowed. 

On entering the Moolasthana Mandapam through the East facing entrance there is another West facing Nandhi looking towards the Moolasthanam. To the left of the threshold of the Moolasthanam is an Idol of Sri Vinayagar who is East facing. To the right is an Idol of Sri Subramaniyar with Valli and Devasena. Close to this are the twin Idols of Raahu and Kethu looking as one and She is known as Sri Anandha Gowri Ambal and this is East facing. In the Sanctum Sanctorum the Presiding Deity of Sri Kailasanathar is seen East facing and in the form of a Shiva Lingam. He looks awe inspiring and dazzling to the eyes of His Devotees. It is believed that the Presiding Deity of Sri Kailasanatha Swamy who is in the form of a Shiva Lingam was installed in this place by Roma Maharishi who was a key disciple of Sage Agasthiyar. The Ambal of this is known as Sri Sivagami Ambal. The Shrine of Sri Sivagami Ambal is South facing and She is seen Blessing Her Devotees in a standing posture. The Temple also has a few coloured paintings of Gajalakshmi and Gajendra Moksham on its walls.

There is a South facing Idol of Sri Naratajar and Sivagami Ambal in the Moolasthana Mandapam. Within the same Moolasthana Mandapam there are two huge coloured portraits of Sri Sundar Swamigal. His portraits is kept here since he was born and brought up in initial years in Kodaganallur which was  then called as Karkodaganallur. The Nandhi Vaahanam of this Temple gains prominence on Tuesdays, Sundays and Pradhosham days when the Nandhi Bhagwan is decorated with Turmeric Garlands. Vinayagar Chathurthi, Aippasi Annabishegam, Arudhra Dharisanam, Masi Magam, Pradhosham, Navarathri, Maha Shivarathiri are some of the festivals are celebrated in a grand manner. 

The inside of the Temple looks clean but its outer peripheral looks clumsy with faecal matters of Goats and Dogs scattered everywhere. Waste paper lay scattered all over and Dogs, Cats and other poultry gain entry to all places. In short Pooja Rituals are well taken care off but not the Temple premises. This Temple is a Sevvai (Mars) Dosha Parihaara Sthalam.

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Temple Timing: 7 AM to 10.30 AM and 5 PM to 6.30 PM

Distance from Thirunelveli to Kodaganallur is 31 Kms

Distance from Kunnathur to Kodaganallur is 13 Kms

Distance from Vasudevanallur to Kodaganallur is 88 Kms

Distance from Vaitheeswaran Koil to Kodaganallur is 380 Kms

Distance from Cheranmahadevi to Kodaganallur is 9 Kms

Distance from Veeravanallur to Kodaganallur is 15 Kms

Distance from Ambasamudhram to Kodaganallur is 27 Kms

Distance from Sivasailam to Kodaganallur is 36 Kms

Distance from Valliyur to Kodaganallur is 51 Kms

Distance from Vijayapathi to Kodaganallur is 82 Kms

Distance from Nagercoil or Nagerkoil to Kodaganallur is 89 Kms

Distance from Madurai to Kodaganallur is 172 Kms

Distance from Trichy or Tiruchirappalli to Kodaganallur is 311 Kms

Distance from Thanjavur to Kodaganallur is 365 Kms

Distance from Devakottai to Kodaganallur is 272 Kms

Distance from Kumbakonam to Kunnathur is 408 Kms

Distance from Guruvayur to Kodaganallur is 353 Kms

Distance from Triprangode to Kodaganallur is 469 Kms

Distance from Kodumudi to Kodaganallur is 324 Kms

Distance from Karur to Kodaganallur is 300 Kms

Distance from Vennaimalai to Kodaganallur is 303 Kms

Distance from Avudaiyarkoil to Kodaganallur is 297 Kms

Distance from Thingalur to Kodaganallur is 361 Kms

Distance from Thirupudaimaruthur to Kodaganallur is 14 Kms

Distance from Harikesavanallur to Kodaganallur is 14 Kms

Distance from Tenkasi to Kodaganallur is 48 Kms

Distance from Puliyarai to Kodaganallur is 64 Kms

Distance from Thiruvidaimaruthur to Kodaganallur is 412 Kms

Distance from Kalakkad to Kodaganallur is 35 Kms

Distance from Thirunageswaram to Kodaganallur is 411 Kms

Distance from Srivilliputhur to Kodaganallur is 111 Kms

Distance from Thiruvannamalai to Kodaganallur is 490 Kms

Distance from Chennai to Kodaganallur is 641 Kms

Nearest Railway Station is Thirunelveli Jn.

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