The Presiding Deity is Lord Sankara Narayanan who is considered to be a fusion of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu together. The Temple was built in the 11th Century by King Ukkira Pandiyan.  The Temple is Unique in having Lord Shiva & Lord Vishnu together in the Sanctum. This Temple gains prominence since its considered as a Pancha Bootha Sthalam. The Rajagopuram which is 125 feet high comprises of 9 Tiers.  The Gopuram has many Stucco Images & a Huge Courtyard around the 3 Sanctums. The Nandhi here is known as Adhikara Nandhi and his Consort is Suyajadevi.  Gomathi Amman is located in a separate Shrine.The Town Sankarankovil derives its name from this Temple. The Ant Hill Sand Prasadam given to Devotees is said to Cure many Ailments. The Temple is of Dravidian Architecture and designed so that the Sun Rays falls on the Icon of Lord Sankara Lingam for 3 days from 21st of each month. The Sthala Viruksham is Punnai Maram. The Sacred Tank is known as Naga Sunai Theertham.  Aadi Thapasu Festival is much noted and draws lots of Devotees.  There are several shops located around the Temple. 

Contact Details: Manikandan 88078 58216, 04636 222265 and 94862 40200

Temple Timings: 5.30 AM to 12.15 PM and 4 PM to 9.30 PM

Distance from Tenkasi to Sankarankovil is 39 Kms

Distance from Srivilliputhur to Sankarankovil is 44 Kms

Distance from Thiruthangal to Sankarankovil is 52 Kms

Distance from Varkala to Sankarankovil is 140 Kms

Distance from Madurai to Sankarankovil is 144 Kms

Distance from Trichy to Sankarankovil is 281 Kms

Distance from Thirunelveli to Sankarankovil is 64 Kms

Distance from Thoothukudi to Sankarankovil is 109 Kms

Distance from Thiruchendur to Sankarankovil is 116 Kms

Distance from Nagerkoil to Sankarankovil is 138 Kms

Distance from Suchindram to Sankarankovil is 139 Kms

Distance from Thiruvananthapuram to Sankarankovil is 145 Kms

Distance from Kollam to Sankarankovil is 142 Kms

Distance from Kanyakumari to Sankarankovil is 141 Kms

Distance from Courtralam to Sankarankovil is 44 Kms

Distance from Sivakasi to Sankarankovil is 49 Kms

Distance from Kovilpatti to Sankarankovil is 42 Kms

Distance from Kadayam to Sankarankovil is 52 Kms

Distance from Ambasamudhram to Sankarankovil is 70 Kms

Distance from Veeravanallur to Sankarankovil is 73 Kms 

Distance from Chennai to Sankarankovil is 605 Kms

Nearest Railway Station is Sankarankovil R.S.

Courtesy: Mrs.Mangalam, Mysore

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