This divya desam is one of he five Krishna
aranya Kshetrams. This is on the road from Tanjavore to Nagapattinam, just
about 6 kilometers from Nagapattinam. From the higway at a place called
Aazhiyur you have to take a turn and go for a few kilometers in village road to
reach this temple.
The moolavar is Shyamalameni Perumal or Lokanathan in
nindra kolam. Thayar is Aravindavalli.
Brigu maharishi, Gowthama Rishi and Brahma worshipped
the lord here. Vasishta maharishi is said to have made Lord Krishna image out
of butter and worshipped it here and hence the name ‘Thirukkannankudi’.
Thirimangai Azhwar has done mangalasaasanam here.
The vimaanam is Utpala Vimanam and theertham is Sravana
pushkarini.
This kshetram is known as giving relief to people who are
in debt and entangled in court casses. Special pooja can be performed for 11
weeks and on the final week go there to see darshan and perform pooja. For pooja details contact: N.Prabhakaran
Archakar, Thirukkannankudi post, Kivaloor taluk, Nagai District. 611140.
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