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Sankarankoil, or Sankarankovil, is in Thoothukodi district in Tamil Nadu.

Understand[edit]

The city got its name from the temple called Sankaranarayanan Temple.

Sankaranarayanan Temple Entrance

Get in[edit]

The place has good connectivity from Madurai via Rajapalayam and Kovilpatti.

Get around[edit]

See[edit]

  • Sanakara Narayanan temple. 5.30AM to noon, 4:30PM to 8:30PM. The main deity is half Shiva and half Vishnu to emphasis the equality of both gods. The Temple has many good and interesting sculptures.

Do[edit]

Buy[edit]

  • After entering the main entrance there is a shopping complex which one have to cross entering the temple. Many interesting religious things and flowers can be bought.
  • Food items from the temple.

Eat[edit]

Small restaurants outside bus stand is available.

Sleep[edit]

  • Assembly lodge A/C (opposite Sankarankoil bus stand). The lodge is very big and has plenty of rooms according to the budget. Budget.
  • sudharsana Residency, South Car street. It's very near to the temple, the room are priced reasonable and well maintained

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