Manikkavannal Temple is a
Shivasthalam located at Tirunattiyathankudi in
Tiruvarur district. The place is 10 km away from
Tiruvarur. The principal deity of this temple is
Lord Shiva, known by the name Manikkavannal. There is a worship place for the Goddess Malarmangaiamman in the temple. The temple
teertham is Suryateertham. Saint Sambandar is said to have contributed pathigams praising the lord Manikkavannal. The nearest railway station is at Mavur which is 6 km away.