Tirunelveli Nelliappar temple : Lord Shiva is the presiding deity of Nelliappar temple. Three medium high temple gopurams having colorful statues. The gateway interior has wooden carving, some are erotic figures. The large temple has 1000 pillared hall, Tamra Sabha for wood work, sculptures and musical pillars (Mani Mandapam).

Temple opens at 7 am to 9 am and 5 pm to 7 pm. Arudra Darisanam Chariot festival is in the month of Aani (June 15 - July 15). The other festival is during Dec 15 - Jan 15, Navaratri, Tirukkalyanam in Aippasi (Oct 15 - Nov 15). Nelliappar temple is 3 km from Old bus stand on the Tenkasi road.



Warning : Erotic wooden carving !!! - leave your emotional thoughts outside before entering this holy place ....



How to Reach

Thiruvananthapuram to Nagercoil : 1 h 40 min, 64 km, Rs 60.

Nagercoil - Tirunelveli New bus stand (End to End, 1 h 15 min, Rs 45, 88 km)

Shanmugha Lodge, Near Old bus stand, Tirunelveli. Ph: 9442202249. Single Deluxe room @ Rs 275.

Tirunelveli Old bus stand - Tenkasi (End to End, 1 h 20 min, 58 km)

Tenkasi - Kollam : 102 km

Tenkasi - Madurai : 154 km