HOW TO REACH THIRUKOVILUR

From Madras, ThiruKovilur is about 200 kms South West via Villupuram. Direct buses ply from Madras( will take about 5 hours to reach).
From Cuddalore, Thirukovilur is about 70 kms via Panruti,
From Madras, one can also take a train to Villipuram (2 ½ hours) and then a bus from Villipuram to Thiru Kovilur  ( 1 hour). 
from kallakurichi, Thirukovilur is about 45 kms via Thiyagadurvam and rishivinthiyam,
from Thiruvannamalai, thirukovilur is about 35 kms via Veraiyur,
from panruti , Thirukovilur is about 46 kms via madapattu,


Currently there are no trains to Thiru Kovilur as the section is under broad gauge conversion.

Azhvaar Praise

Poigai Azhvaar’s praise of the Lord at Thiru Kovilur:

Vaiyam Thagaliyaa Vaarkadey Neiyaaga
Veiya Kathiron Vilakaaga, Seiya
Sudaraadi Yaanadikey Sootinen Sonmaalai
Idaraazhi Neengugave Enru.

BhoothathAzhvaar praises the Lord : 

Anbey Thagaliyaai Aarvamey Neiyaaga
Inburugu Sindhai Yidu Thiriyaa
Nanburugi Nyaanachudar Vilaketrinen Naaranarku
Nyaana Tamizh Purintha Naan. 

PeyAzhvaar praises thus:

Thirukanden, Ponmeni Kanden
Thigazhum Arukkan Ani Niramum Kanden
Cherukilarum Ponnaazhi Kanden Purisangam Kai Kanden 
Ennaazhi VannanPaal Inru.