Puliarai is located in Shenkottai Taluk in Tenkasi District. The location of the Temple is picturesque and close to the Kerala Border on the Western Ghats. The full name of the Temple is Sree Navaneetha Krishnaswamy Temple but the locals refer this temple as Sri Navaneetha Krishnan Temple. This Temple is situated in a resdiential locality of Puliarai and the lanes leading to the Temple from the main road are narrow. At the outset the Temple has a colourful Welcome Arch which is East facing with the name of the Temple written on it. Going beyond the first Welcome Arch is another East facing Welcome Arch with a Thirumann Srichurnam and a Sangu & Chakkram symbol on it. Beyond this there is a cemented pathway leading the Devotees to the Temple. To the left of this cemented pathway is the Temple's Madapalli or Temple Kitchen and to the right of this cemented pathway is the Temple's Bajanai Madam which looks impressive with its concrete building.

The actual Temple is also East facing and the walls near the Temple's entrance is beautifully painted with gorgeous colours with 2 Elephant heads drawn one on each side of the entrance and they can be called as Gaja Muhangal. The entrance has a coloured Gopuram in which Sri Navaneethakrishnan who is the Presiding Deity is seen East facing and centrally standing as a coloured stucco Idol. On either side of Him there is a Sangu and a Chakkram which are flanked by Sri Garudalwar and Sri Anjaneyar who are seen in a kneeling posture. The entrance to the Maha Mandapam has a golden threshold. The Sanctum Sanctorum or the Moolasthanam of this Temple is East facing. There are no Dwara Baalaka Idols as seen in other Temples. Instead there is an Idol of Sri Ganapathy on the left whereas Sri Sankara Narayanan's Idol is to the right. Close to the East facing Idol of Sri Sankaranarayanan is a South facing Idol of Sri Viswaksenar. Facing the Moolasthanam and looking Westwards is a Garudalwar Idol who is seen in a standing posture. In the Sanctum Sanctorum the Presiding Deity is known as Sri Navaneethakrishnan or Sri Navaneetha Krishnaswamy which means that He is Sri Krishna with Butter. He is seen East facing and in a standing posture. He looks resplendent and dazzling to the eyes of His Devotees. It goes without saying that none of His Devotees go empty handed. Instead Sri Navaneetha Krishnan Blesses them with a cornucopia of Health, Wealth and Prosperity. 

Devotees visiting this small Temple go back with immense happiness. Likewise Devotees can circumambulate this Temple for which there is adequate space. The Vimanam of this Temple has been painted making it look eye appealing. The rear of the Temple looks awe inspiring with the Western Ghats and the Clouds sailing over it. This Temple is located on the border of Tamil Nadu adjoining the neibouring Kerala State. Hence visitors going to Kerala do make it a point to stop here and have a glimpse of their favourite God. This Temple is very well looked after by Sri.S.Padmanaban and is kept meticulously clean. Krishna Jayanthi is celebrated with great fanfare and during this time the Temple attracts a lot of Devotees not only from Tamil Nadu but also from the neibouring Kerala.

Contact Details: S.Padmanabhan 98430 53326 

Temple Timings: 7 AM to 12 Noon and 5 PM to 8 PM

Distance from Tenkasi to Puliyarai is 17 Kms

Distance from Shenkottai to Puliyarai is 9 Kms

Distance from Tirunelveli or Thirunelveli to Puliyarai is 82 Kms

Distance from Thiruppathisaram to Puliyarai is 137 Kms

Distance from Thiruvattaru to Puliyarai is 129 Kms

Distance from Thoothukudi or Tuticorin to Puliyarai is 127 Kms

Distance from Alwarthirunagari to Puliyarai is 109 Kms

Distance from Iratai Tirupathi to Puliyarai is 113 Kms

Distance from Athalanallur to Puliyarai is 59 Kms

Distance from Veeravanallur to Puliyarai is 62 Kms

Distance from Thiruvenkatanathapuram to Puliyarai is 72 Kms

Distance from Mannarkovil to Puliyarai is 46 Kms

Distance from Thirukkurungudi to Puliyarai is 94 Kms

Distance from Ariyankavu to Puliyarai is 9 Kms

Distance from Kollam to Puliyarai is 92 Kms

Distance from Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum to Puliyarai is 94 Kms

Distance from Sucheendram or Suchindram to Puliyarai is 144 Kms

Distance from Guruvayur to Puliyarai is 290 Kms

Distance from Thriprayar to Puliyarai is 268 Kms

Distance from Alathiyoor to Puliyarai is 314 Kms

Distance from Nattika to Puliyarai is 269 Kms

Distance from Varkala to Puliyarai is 90 Kms

Distance from Chelakkara to Puliyarai is 300 Kms

Distance from Kottayam to Puliyarai is 139 Kms

Distance from Alappuzha to Puliyarai is 140 Kms

Distance from Thirissur to Puliyarai is 263 Kms

Distance from Palakkad to Puliyarai is 319 Kms

Distance from Kanyakumari to Puliyarai is 146 Kms

Distance from Nagerkoil or Nagercoil to Puliyarai is 144 Kms

Distance from Srivilliputhur to Puliyarai is 93 Kms

Distance from Thiruthangal to Puliyarai is 113 Kms

Distance from Chennai to Puliyarai is 637 Kms

Nearest Railway Station is Shenkottai R.S.

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