Sri Soundararaja Perumal Temple

Sri Soundararaja Perumal Temple at Nagapattinam (known in the Divya Prabandham as Thirunagai) is a revered Divya Desam in the historic port city on the Bay of Bengal coast. Praised by Thirumangai Azhwar in his hymns, this Vaishnavite shrine is dedicated to the Lord whose name "Soundararaja" means "the King of Beauty." Nagapattinam, called Thirunagai in Sangam literature and the Azhwar hymns, was a thriving center of trade, culture, and spirituality in the Chola empire. The temple reflects the maritime heritage and spiritual richness of this coastal region. Despite the challenges of time, including natural calamities, this Divya Desam continues to be an important pilgrimage destination for Sri Vaishnavites following the sacred path of the 108 Divya Desam temples.