This Temple is situated in Kattumannarkoil which is otherwise called as Kattumannarkudi. Its ancient names were Chathurvedimangalam and Veeranarayanapuram. Its situated close to the banks of Veeranarayanapuram Lake which in recent times has gained the name of Veeranam Lake. Lord Narayana came here as ‘Mannan’ to hold the hand of Mahalakshmi, and later asked Nathamunigal to share the Divya Prabandham and the Vaishnava Sampradayam to the world at large, he was referred to as ‘ Kattum – Mannan – Aanaar’ (the Lord who came as a King and showed the direction) and hence the town later became Kattu Mannar. The Main Deity Sri Veeranarayana Perumal is facing East in a standing posture. His Consort is Sri Maragathavalli Thaayar and found in a separate Shrine. Goddess Mahalakshmi was born to Jhirumbana Raja Maharishi as per his prayers. When she attained the marriage age, a Swayamvaram was conducted and Lord Narayanan Himself, came in His Garuda Vahana, picked Her up, defeating the other Kings who attacked Him in the process. Since Shriman Narayanan showed valour (veeram) here, He came to be called Veera Narayana Perumal.
Temple Timings: 6 AM to 11.30 AM and 5 PM to 8.30 PM
Contact Details: : Srinivasan Bhattar 99522 76110 /
Srinivasa Swami (Heriditary Theerthakar) 04144 262257 and 96299 79779
Distance from Cuddalore to Kattumannarkoil is 69 Kms
Distance from Chidambaram to Kattumannarkoil is 26 Kms
Distance from Vadalur to Kattumannarkoil is 35 Kms
Distance from Kattuparur to Kattumannarkoil is 65 Kms
Distance from Neyveli to Kattumannarkoil is 42 Kms
Distance from Virudhachalam to Kattumannarkoil is 46 Kms
Distance from Srimushnam to Thiruvathigai is 31 Kms
Distance from Gangaikonda Cholapuram to Kattumannarkoil is 16 Kms
Distance from Vilupuram to Kattumannarkoil is 86 Kms
Distance from Thiruvathigai to Kattumannarkoil is 58 Kms
Distance from Kumbakonam to Kattumannarkoil is 47 Kms
Distance from Thirunageswaram to Kattumannarkoil is 50 Kms
Distance from Thirukovilur to Kattumannarkoil is 116 Kms
Distance from Thiruvamathur to Kattumannarkoil is 90 Kms
Distance from Vikravandi to Kattumannarkoil is 88 Kms
Distance from Tindivanam to Kattumannarkoil is 133 Kms
Distance from Melmaruvathur to Kattumannarkoil is 167 Kms
Distance from Maduranthakam to Kattumannarkoil is 175 Kms
Distance from Nedungunam to Kattumannarkoil is 154 Kms
Distance from Polur to Kattumannarkoil is 175 Kms
Distance from Thiruvannamalai to Kattumannarkoil is 139 Kms
Distance from Vandavasi to Kattumannarkoil is 144 Kms
Distance from Uthiramerur to Kattumannarkoil is 190 Kms
Distance from Thanjavur to Kattumannarkoil is 84 Kms
Distance from Nagapattinam to Kattumannarkoil is 106 Kms
Distance from Kulithalai to Kattumannarkoil is 153 Kms
Distance from Karur to Kattumannarkoil is 193 Kms
Distance from Tiruchirappalli to Kattumannarkoil is 126 Kms
Distance from Kancheepuram to Kattumannarkoil is 184 Kms
Distance from Chennai to Kattumannarkoil is 272 Kms
Nearest Railway Station is Chidambaram R.S.
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