This Temple is situated in Kattumannarkoil which is otherwise called as Kattumannarkudi. Its ancient names were Chathurvedimangalam and Veeranarayanapuram. Its situated close to the banks of Veeranarayanapuram Lake which in recent times has gained the name of Veeranam Lake.  Lord Narayana came here as ‘Mannan’ to hold the hand of Mahalakshmi, and later asked Nathamunigal to share the Divya Prabandham and the Vaishnava Sampradayam to the world at large, he was referred to as ‘ Kattum – Mannan – Aanaar’ (the Lord who came as a King and showed the direction) and hence the town later became Kattu Mannar. The Main Deity Sri Veeranarayana Perumal is facing East in a standing posture. His Consort is Sri Maragathavalli Thaayar and found  in a  separate Shrine. Goddess Mahalakshmi was born to Jhirumbana Raja Maharishi as per his prayers. When she attained the marriage age, a Swayamvaram was conducted and Lord  Narayanan  Himself, came in His Garuda Vahana, picked Her up, defeating the other Kings who attacked Him in the process. Since Shriman Narayanan showed valour (veeram) here, He came to be called Veera Narayana Perumal. 

Temple Timings: 6 AM to 11-30 AM and 5 PM to 8-30 PM

Contact Details: : Srinivasan Bhattar 99522-76110 /
Srinivasa Swami (Heriditary Theerthakar) 04144-262257 and 96299-79779 

Distance from Chennai to Kattumannarkoil is 241 Kms

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