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The place assumed the name Punnayadi as it was a dense forest with Punnai trees used for grazing cattle. According to scriptures, Perumal-Lord Vishnu is closely associated with Punnai trees. The holy tree of Srirangam temple also is the Punnai tree.

A new temple replacing the old temple was built in 22 days on a land measuring 23,000 sq. ft. in accordance with the rules of Mayan Sastra with the Main Tower-Rajagopuram, followed by the Festival Hall, Prakara Mandap, Maha Mandap, Artha Mandap and Sanctum Sanctorum. 

Perumal is in a standing form in the sanctum sanctorum as in Tirupati facing east, giving the feeling that the devotee is in Tirupati. He graces devotees in the Arthmandapa with His consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi. 

 The ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu are aesthetically sculpted in the temple. 

Sri Adinarayana, in the Sivan Anaindha Perumal (Perumal embracing Lord Shiva) temple, graces devotees from the sanctum sanctorum in a standing form giving us the feeling as if He speaks to us. The Lord has a Shiva Linga on His chest.

The rays of the sun fall on the Lord’s right hand every day as if seeking His blessings.

The temple has been built by Hotel Saravana Bhavan (HSB). Punnai Nagar happens to be the native place of the owners of the hotel. 

 The consecration of the temple was grandly performed on 9th July, 2009. It is noteworthy that within 5 months of the consecration, 5 lakh devotees had visited the temple. 

One can also visit the Nagakanni Amman temple located close to Vana Tirupati. It is located just a few meters away from Vana Tirupati.

The temple Address : Lord Srinivasaperumal Temple, Vana Thirupathi, Punnainagar, Thoothukudi, Tamilnadu. 

Vana Tirupathi is 15 km from Tiruchendur and 52 km from Tirunelveli.