Harigiri Varatharaja Perumal Kovil / Temple, Karumalai, Manapparai, Tiruchirappalli – Oldest Lord Vishnu Temple – Visit, Travel Guide




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Hari Giri Varatharaja Perumal Kovil / Temple (ஹரிகிரி வரதராஜா பெருமாள் கோவில்) / Harigiri Varadharaja Perumal Kovil , Karumalai, Manapparai, Tiruchirappalli – Oldest Lord Vishnu Temple – Visit, Travel Guide

– famous lord vishnu temple in manapparai

Harigiri Varatharaja Perumal Kovil / Temple (ஹரிகிரி வரதராஜா பெருமாள் கோவில்) / Harigiri Varadharaja Perumal Kovil is located in Karumalai village, Manapparai taluk in Tiruchirappalli district. This temple is the oldest and famous temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Harigiri Varatharaja Perumal Kovil is the Kuladeivam – the family god for many communities in and around this region.

Travel Guide to visit Harigiri Varatharaja Perumal Kovil / Temple in Manapparai, Tiruchirappalli

Address: C9F8+R63, Karumalai, Tamil Nadu 621310
Entry Fee: Free

How to Reach Harigiri Varatharaja Perumal Kovil / Temple in Manapparai in Trichy :

On-Road: The welltown Manaparai is at distance of 40 Km from Tirchy, one of the corporative city of Tamilnadu. Manaparai is well accessible by road.

Nearest Railway Station: Manaparai has the own railway station, its easy to reach from headquarters. Manaparai Station code is MPA.

Nearest Airport: Tiruchirappalli International Airport (Code: TRZ).

Check out and enjoy our photo captures of Harigiri Varatharaja Perumal Kovil / Temple in Karumalai village located in Manapparai, Trichy district.

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