Sankarankovil Temple In Tirunelveli

Sankarankovil Temple

                    The Sankarankovil Temple is another marvelous temple of the city that pays homage to Sankaranarayanan. Sankaranarayanan is a God that is an amalgamation of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. The central pillar or gopuram in this temple boasts of 9 tiers and is 135 feet tall. When I visited the temple in winter, it was not very crowded. However, locals tell me that the temple sees huge crowds from July till August every year. It is at this time of the year when the temple plays host to the Adi Tapas Festival.