Śrī Āṇḍāḷ Temple, Srivilliputhur
Home of Āṇḍāḷ and the Tiruppāvai
⭐ Why it is famous
The birthplace of Āṇḍāḷ, the only woman among the twelve Āḻvārs, whose Tiruppāvai is sung across South India through Mārgaḻi. Its 59-metre eleven-tier gopuram is the emblem on the Tamil Nadu state seal.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Periyāḻvār found the infant Āṇḍāḷ under a tulasī plant in the temple garden; she garlanded herself with the Lord's garland and finally merged with Ranganātha at Srirangam. The temple's Āṇḍāḷ garland is still sent to Tirumala and Srirangam.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 06:00 – 12:30 and 16:00 – 20:30
- Mārgaḻi (Dec–Jan) has special early-morning sevās
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan; special entry ₹25–₹100
- Tiruppāvai recitation daily through Mārgaḻi from 05:00
- Traditional dress advised
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Śrī Āṇḍāḷ Temple, Srivilliputhur, Srivilliputhur, VirudhunagarSrivilliputhur (SVPR) — 2 km
Srivilliputhur bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Madurai (IXM) — 75 km
On the Madurai–Sengottai road, 74 km from Madurai; frequent TNSTC buses.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Lodges in Srivilliputhur, ₹700–₹2,000
- Madurai and Rajapalayam hotels
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,700 | ₹3,400 | ₹8,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel sanctuary
- Srivilliputhur pālkōvā sweet shops
- Rajapalayam
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
December–February, especially Mārgaḻi and Āṇḍāḷ Nīrāṭṭa Utsavam