“Puri of the South” 18th Divya Desam.
Deepen your spiritual journey with a visit to the historic Sri Jagannatha Perumal Temple in Nathan Kovil, located near Kumbakonam!
Recognized as one of the sacred 108 Divya Desams, this ancient Vaishnavite shrine holds a unique place in history, architecture, and devotion.
Why this temple is incredibly special:
A Rare Sight: The presiding deity, Bhagwan Vishnu (worshipped as Sri Jagannatha Perumal), is seen in a rare sitting posture facing the West.
Dakshina Jagannatham: Due to its spiritual and architectural significance, it is affectionately known as the “Puri of the South.”
Unity of Faiths: In a beautiful symbol of Saivism and Vaishnavism coming together, the temple closely honors Nandi (Shiva’s sacred bull), who performed intense penance here to heal from a curse. This gives the town its sacred name—Nandipura Vinnagaram.
Devotees frequently visit this temple as a powerful Chandra Dosha parikara sthalam to seek relief from lunar astrological afflictions.
Don’t miss seeking the blessings of Bhagwan and His consort, Goddess Shenbagavalli Thayar, on to your next spiritual trip to Kumbakonam!
Thirunandhipura Vinnagaram – Sri Jaganatha Perumal Temple
Nathan Kovil (Nandipura Vinnagaram), near Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
