Irattai Thiruppathy
Facts and practical information
Irattai Tirupati Temple refers to two temples of the Nava Tirupathi, namely Devapiran temple and Aravindalochanar temple dedicated to Vishnu located in Tiruchendur-Tirunelveli route, Tamil Nadu, India in the banks of Thamiraparani river. All these 9 temples are classified as "Divya Desams", the 108 temples of Vishnu revered by the 12 poet saints Alwars. The two temples are located adjacent to each other. All these 9 temples of the Navatirupathi are also classified as "Divya Desams", the 108 temples of Vishnu revered by the 12 poet saints, or Alwars. The Irattai Tirupathi is also known Ketu Sthalam. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temples are dedicated to Vishnu who is worshipped as Devapiran and Aravindalochanar and Lakshmi as Varagunavalli and Karuthadankanni. ()
Tamil Nadu
Irattai Thiruppathy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple, Krishnapuram Venkatachalapathy temple, Thirupuliyangudi Perumal Temple, Srivaikuntanathan Permual temple.