Vadivazhagiya Nambi Temple, also known as Anbil Temple, is one of the
108 Divya Desams, in
Tamil Nadu. It is located at
Anbil about 10 km from Lalgudi, near
Tiruchirapalli. The temple lies on the northern bank of the
Kollidam River. The temple is dedicated to
Lord Vishnu, known here as Vadivazhagiya Nambi, and Goddess Azhagiyavalli.
Spread in an area of about an acre, the temple has a three tiered
Rajagopuram. The sanctum with one prakaram faces east. There are inscriptions which reveal the works of Sundara Cholan - the imperial
Chola monarch.
Vadivazhagiya Nambi Temple is referred to by a
paasuram of
Shri Thirumazhisai Alwar where he addresses seven shrines of Lord Vishnu in a reclining position - Tirukkudandai, Tiruvegkaa, Tiruvallur, Tiruvarangam, Tiruppernagar, Anbil and Tirupparkadal.
Lalgudi Railway Station is the nearest railhead.
