Gunaseelam Vishnu Temple

'Gunaseelam Vishnu Temple(Abhimana Sthalam) is a famous Vishnu temple near Trichy, in the state of Tamil Nadu India.It is located on the banks of river Cauvery. An exceptional feature about this temple is that mentally challenged people are taken to the temple and kept in the temple premises for 48 days("mandalam" in Tamil). At the end of the 48 days it is believed that their illness is cured by the grace of the Lord Prasanna Venkatachalapathi. The etymology of the name derives from "Gunam" (Cure) and "Seelam" (Place), meaning the place in which all illnesses are cured. This temple is around 20 miles from Trichy.

Getting Here Gunaseelam is connected by town buses originating from Trichy and the frequency is low. The buses to Gunaseelam start from Chatiram Bus Stand in Trichy. Private taxis are recommended due to convenience.