BLOGS Vijayasana Perumal Temple, Thiruvaragunamangai (Natham) — 2nd Nava Tirupati Temple Nava Tirupathi Temples April 23, 2026 Vijayasana Perumal Temple Thiruvaragunamangai Perumal Temple, also called Vijayasana Perumal Temple, is the second of the nine sacred Nava Tirupati temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located on the banks of the Thamirabarani River in Tamil Nadu. All nine temples are classified as Divya Desams the 108 holy Vishnu shrines revered by the Alvar saints.  Situated at Natham village near Srivaikuntam, this ancient temple is also widely known as the Natham Perumal Kovil. For pilgrims on the Nava Tirupati Yatra, this is the second stop and Ananta Vihara in Thirukolur is the ideal homestay base to cover the entire circuit comfortably. Sri Vijayasana Perumal Temple is located at a distance of 23 km from Tirunelveli and is more than 1000 years old. The temple is one of the Navagraha temples in Vaishnavism, associated with Chandran (Moon). The Moolavar is Vijayasanar and the Thayar is Varagunavalli. The sacred water bodies here are Agni Teertham and Deva Pushkarini. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, a granite wall surrounds the temple enclosing all its shrines. The rajagopuram, the gateway tower, has five tiers. There is a sixteen-pillared granite hall in front of the gopuram.  The sanctum houses the image of Vijayasana Perumal in a sitting posture, flanked by both his consorts on either side  Lord Vishnu is seen seated majestically like a victorious king on the throne. Why “Vijayasana” — The Meaning The temple is believed to bestow victory and success on devotees, which is reflected in the name “Vijayasana” Vijaya meaning victory. Devotees who seek triumph over challenges, relief from planetary afflictions, and spiritual liberation consider a visit to this temple especially powerful. The Legend A person named Vedavi was an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu. He faithfully carried out all his duties to his parents and Guru and chanted the Aasanathai Mantra with complete devotion. Lord Vishnu appeared disguised as a Brahmin and told him to go to Varaguna Mangai. Vedavi did as told and began chanting the mantra on the banks of the Thamirabarani river. Lord Vishnu then appeared before him and granted him liberation from the cycle of life and death. As per another legend, Indra, the God of Heaven, was relieved from sin by worshipping at this temple. Navagraha Significance Chandran Sthalam This temple is dedicated to Chandran  the Moon  from the Navagraha, and is known as Chandra Sthalam.Devotees with Chandra dosha or those seeking blessings of the Moon planet consider this temple especially sacred. Worshipping here is believed to bring mental peace, emotional stability, and relief from lunar planetary effects. Temple Open Hours: 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Major Festivals Three yearly festivals are conducted at the temple   Vaikuntha Ekadashi in the month of December–January, Nammalvar birth celebrations in May–June, and a ten-day Margazhi Utsavam in December. The Garuda Sevai utsavam in the month of Vaikasi (May–June) is a spectacular event in which festival image idols from all nine Nava Tirupati shrines are brought together on Garuda vahana. Prayers & Benefits Devotees visit Vijayasana Perumal Temple to pray for: Victory and success in life Relief from Chandra (Moon) dosha Spiritual liberation (Moksha) Mental peace and emotional wellbeing Blessings for marriage and family harmony How to Reach From Distance Route Tirunelveli ~23km Bus / Taxi Thoothukudi ~35km Bus / Taxi Srivaikuntam ~3km Auto / Taxi Nearest Railway Station: Srivaikuntam Railway Station (~3 km) Best Time to Visit: October – March | Festival Season — December–January (Vaikuntha Ekadashi) Most Recent Posts All Posts Nava Tirupathi Temples Nearby Attractions Temples Vijayasana Perumal Temple | Thiruvaragunamangai Sri Srivaikuntanathan Perumal Temple | Srivaikuntam Nava Tirupati Temples​ Explore More Category Nava Tirupathi Temples (2) Nearby Attractions (4) Temples (3) Tags Chandran Sthalam Homestay in Tirunelveli Homestay Near Kutralam Homestay Near Nava Tirupati Natham Temple Nava Kailayam Stay Nava Tirupati 2nd Temple Nava Tirupati Homestay Nava Tirupati Yatra Pilgrim Homestay TN Srivaikuntanathan Perumal Temple Stay Near Tiruchendur Temple Stay Tamil Nadu Thirukolur Accommodation Thiruvaragunamangai Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple Vijayasana Perumal Temple,