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Neervalur

Coordinates: 12°52′42″N 79°47′12″E / 12.8783°N 79.7868°E / 12.8783; 79.7868
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Neervalur
Sri Bhashyapuram
Village
Neervalur is located in Tamil Nadu
Neervalur
Neervalur
Coordinates: 12°52′42″N 79°47′12″E / 12.8783°N 79.7868°E / 12.8783; 79.7868
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
Elevation
89.72 m (294.36 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
631561
Vehicle registrationTN-21

Neervalur is a village located around 15 km from Kanchipuram, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is known for its Veetrirundha Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple which is stated to be 500 years old. This temple is maintained under the control of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Government of Tamil Nadu.[1]This temple also has a shrine for Lord Jwala Narasimha.

Legend

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It was also known as Sri Bashyapuram in the past, a reference to Sri Bhashya written by Saint Ramanuja.[2] Even today, the temple comes under the control of Ahobila Mutt.

References

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  1. ^ "Arulmigu Vittriruntha Lakshmi Narayanaperumal Temple, Neervalur - 631561, Kancheepuram District [TM002744].,". hrce.tn.gov.in. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Sri Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple, Neervalur, Kanchipuram". columbuslost.com. Retrieved 23 January 2016.