Illayathangudi Illuppakudi Iraniyur Mathur Nemam Pillaiyarpatti Soorakudi Vairavanpatti Velangudi
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Vairavanpatti
 
Distance from Karaikudi: 15 km
Iraivan: Valarolinathar
Iraivi: Vadivudaiammai
Estimated Date Granted: 712 A.D.
Number of Pullis: 5,500*
Population: 22,000*
NSNA Pullis:

(*as of 2000)
The 9 Temples
Illayathangudi
Mathur
Vairavanpatti
Pillaiyarpatti
Nemam
Soorakudi
Iraniyur
Velangudi
Illuppakudi
 

Points of Interest

Vairavanpatti is the third biggest temple in terms of Chettiar allegiance.

Vairavanpatti temple is known for its nagara viduthi, a building rich with sculpture and woodwork. The kalamandapam has several wall paintings dating to this period and they include ten avatars of Vishnu, the five Pandavas and Draupadi, and the presiding deities.

Behind the Nagarathar choultry is Vairava Theertham, a sacred spring said to have miraculous powers.

(Source: "The Chettiar Heritage"; S. Muthiah, Meenakshi Meyappan, Visalakshi Ramaswamy; 2000)

   
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  • Deivanayakar-vakuppu
  • Pillaiyar-vakuppu
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