Our deities
எங்கள் தெய்வங்கள்
The shrines of Natpukovil
Meet each deity worshipped at Natpukovil — their divine form, what it means, and how to offer your prayers.
Begin at the shrine of Sri Aanandha Vinayagar, then move through the main shrines, Kailayam — the shrine of Shiva — and Vaikundam — the shrine of Vishnu. Offerings and sevas follow the customs of the temple priests.
Sannidhis
பிரதான சன்னதிகள்
The main shrines
Begin with Sri Aanandha Vinayagar, then seek the blessings of each shrine in turn.
Sri Aanandha Vinayagar
ஸ்ரீ ஆனந்த விநாயகர்
Remover of obstacles; invoked before every new beginning.
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Sri Sivasubramaniya Swamy
ஸ்ரீ சிவசுப்பிரமணிய சுவாமி
In Raja Alangaram with Sri Valli and Sri Devasenai.
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Sri Poovadaikaari Amman
ஸ்ரீ பூவாடைக்காரி அம்மன்
Rising from a lotus peedam beneath a seven-headed naga.
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Sri Maha Saraswathi
ஸ்ரீ மகா சரஸ்வதி
Knowledge, sacred speech, music and the arts.
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Sri Brahmadeva
ஸ்ரீ பிரம்மதேவர்
Creation guided by sacred knowledge and dharma.
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Sri Adhiparasakthi
ஸ்ரீ ஆதிபராசக்தி
The one Divine Mother of strength, protection and grace.
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கைலாயம்
Kailayam — the Shiva shrine
Sri Aathma Lingam with the five Pancha Bhoota Lingams behind the sanctum, and Sri Saptha Maathaa on its left side, facing north.
Vaikundam
வைகுண்டம்
Vaikundam — the Vishnu shrine
Sri Srinivasa Perumal, with the eight forms of Sri Lakshmi.
Visiting the shrines
தரிசனம்
Before you come for darshan
Enter quietly, follow the temple’s dress, queue and photography rules, and hand over offerings as the priests direct. Photography inside the sanctum is not permitted.