Sri Swarnakadeswarar Temple at Thiru Nelvennai (Neivanai) -Ulunthurpet

History of the Temple

This is one of the ancient temples of the erstwhile Thirumunaippadi Nadu. 1500 year old temple.
There are stone inscriptions in this temple dating back to the period of the Chola King Kulothungan-I.
The lord’s name is inscribed as “Sri Porkudam Kodutharulia Nayanar” meaning “the lord who gifted a pot full of gold”.
This is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and the 10th Shiva Sthalam in Nadu Naadu.
Lord Shiva in this temple is a Swayambumurthi (self-manifested).
This temple has no main tower (Rajagopuram) and Dwajasthambam (flag post). It has a single corridor.

Greatness of this Temple

Devotees believe that performing poojas by applying white butter on the lingam 
(Vennaikappu in Tamil) will remove obstacles from marriage proposals,
help them get better job opportunities and relieve them from their debts.

Important Festivals

The important festivals celebrated in this temple are – Thirukarthikai in the Tamil month of Karthikai (Nov-Dec), Shivrathri in the Tamil month of Maasi (Feb-Mar) and Arudra Dharisanam in the Tamil month of Margazhi (Dec-Jan).  Pradosham is also observed regularly.

Temple Timings

From 06:00 AM to 09:00 AM and from 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM.

Location

Neivanai is located at a distance of about 15 kms from Ulunthurpet on the Ulundurpet to Thiruvennainallur route via Adanur.Ulunthurpet is about 45 kms from Villupuram on the Villupuram to Trichy bypass route.Also, Ulunthurpetai is about 21 kms from Virudhachalam.

Temple Address

Sri Swarnakadeswarar Temple,
Neivanai (Nelvennai)
Kuvadu Post, Erayur Via,
Ulundurpet, Taluk,
Villupuram district.
Tamil Nadu – 607201.ñ