Srivilliputhur Andal Temple
ஸ்ரீவில்லிபுத்தூர் ஆண்டாள் கோவில்
The birthplace of the female saint Andal, its roughly 59-meter gateway tower the model for the emblem of Tamil Nadu State.
The temple honors the 8th-century female poet-saint Andal and Vishnu. Its most striking feature is an 11-story gateway tower about 59 meters high, which served as the model for the emblem of the state of Tamil Nadu. Inside are finely carved wooden chariots and stone-pillared halls. The town is famous for its palkova, a milk sweet, and a box makes a good souvenir. It lies about 75 km from Madurai, roughly 1.5 hours one way by hired car, making it a good day trip.
Opening hours
Approx. 6:00 am–1:00 pm, 4:00–9:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple
- Samanar Hills
- Koodal Azhagar Temple
- Meenakshi Amman Temple
- St. Mary's Cathedral, Madurai
- Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal
- Pudhu Mandapam
- Goripalayam Dargah