The Nadan Kovil temple is situated in
Thanjavur district of
Tamil Nadu. The temple is located about 2 miles from the Korukai bus stop.
Nadan Kovil is believed to be constructed by a famous King named Nandhi Varma.
The deity of this temple is
Lord Jagannathan (
Vishnu. The deity is also known by the names Nadhanadhan and Vinnagara Perumal. The idol of the deity is seen in a sitting position facing the east.
This temple is also called Dakshina Jagannatham (Jagannath of the South) due to its close resemblance to the famous
Jagannath temple of
Puri,
Orissa.
