town in India
Sankarankoil, or Sankarankovil, is in Thoothukodi district in Tamil Nadu.
Understand
editThe city got its name from the temple called Sankaranarayanan Temple.
Get in
editThe place has good connectivity from Madurai via Rajapalayam and Kovilpatti.
Get around
editSee
edit- Sanakara Narayanan temple. 5.30AM to noon, 4:30PM to 8:30PM. The main deity is half Shiva and half Vishnu to emphasis the equality of both gods. The Temple has many good and interesting sculptures.
Do
editBuy
edit- After entering the main entrance there is a shopping complex which one have to cross entering the temple. Many interesting religious things and flowers can be bought.
- Food items from the temple.
Eat
editSmall restaurants outside bus stand is available.
Sleep
edit- Assembly lodge A/C (opposite Sankarankoil bus stand). The lodge is very big and has plenty of rooms according to the budget. Budget.
- sudharsana Residency, South Car street. It's very near to the temple, the room are priced reasonable and well maintained