Location
Edamanal
Sirkazhi Taluk
Nagapattinam District
Tamil Nadu, PIN: 609115
Vicinity
The temple is situated in the village of Edamanal, which comes under Kollidam Block, Sirkazhi Taluk and Nagapattinam District in the state of Tamil Nadu.
Nearest important town is Sirkazhi. Edamanal is 8 km (5 mi) east of Sirkazhi on the Sirkazhi – Thirumullai Vasal route. Sirkazhi has a railway station on the Chennai-Tiruchirappalli main line. Sirkazhi also has two bus stations that are well connected with the entire Tamil Nadu.
Other important towns and cities near Edamanal are:
| Place | Distance from Sirkazhi |
|---|---|
| Vaitheeswaran Koil | 8 KM |
| Thiruvenkadu | 10 KM |
| Chidambaram | 19 KM |
| Mayiladuthurai | 21 KM |
| Poompuhar | 21 KM |
| Thirukkadaiyur | 22 KM |
| Kumbakonam | 55 KM |
| Nagore | 57 KM |
| Nagapattinam | 62 KM |
| Swamimalai | 62 KM |
| Velankanni | 74 KM |
| Thiruvarur | 94 KM |
| Pondicherry | 132 KM |
| Trichy | 171KM |
| Chennai | 240 KM |
| Bangalore | 335 KM |
Directions to Reach the Temple
By car:
From Sirkazhi town, get on the road going east to Thirumullai Vasal (a town on the seashore of Bay of Bengal). At the 8 km mark, turn on Melappalayam Road going south. Proceed for about 300 meters. The temple complex is on the right. Cars can go right up to the temple gate.
By bus:
Take a bus from Sirkazhi going to Thirumullai Vasal. Get off at Edamanal bus stop, which is at the 8 km mark. Go south on Melappalayam Road for about 300 meters. The temple complex is on the right.
Map of Edamanal and Vicinity