A Divya Desam in Kanyakumari district tied to the legend of Krishna slaying the demon Keshi, standing at the southernmost tip of the traditional Divya Desam geography in Tamil Nadu.
A Divya Desam in Kanyakumari district tied to the legend of Krishna slaying the demon Keshi, standing at the southernmost tip of the traditional Divya Desam geography in Tamil Nadu.
The temple sits in the historically distinct Kanyakumari region, which was long part of the erstwhile Travancore kingdom, giving its temples — including this one — an architectural character blending Tamil and Kerala influences reflecting this border geography.
A temple showing architectural influence from both Tamil Nadu's Dravidian tradition and neighbouring Kerala's distinct temple-building style, a reflection of Kanyakumari's position at the meeting point of both cultural regions.
The temple's legend recalls Krishna's defeat of Keshi, a horse-formed demon sent by Kamsa to kill him — one of several episodes from Krishna's youth commemorated across different Divya Desams, here specifically anchored to this southernmost Tamil Nadu location.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temple opening | 5:00 AM | — | Open | Daily opening with early morning rituals |
Morning Darshan | 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Open | Morning worship and darshan |
Midday Break | 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed for temple rituals |
Evening Darshan | 5:00 PM | 6:15 PM | Open | Evening worship session |
Temple closing | — | 6:15 PM | Closed | Daily closing after the final pooja. (HRCE) |
Aarti | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Usha Pooja | 5:30 AM | Free | Early morning worship and awakening ceremony of Lord Adhikesava Perumal |
Ethirtha Pooja | 7:30 AM | Free | Morning rituals with Vedic chanting |
Ucha Pooja | 11:00 AM | Free | Midday offering and Maha Deeparadhana |
Deeparadhana | 5:30 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony with devotional chanting |
Athazha Pooja | 6:00 PM | Free | Final worship before temple closing. (HRCE) |
Darshan | Price | Waiting Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
General Darshan | Free | 15–30 min | Walk-in |
Special Darshan | Free | Minimal | Walk-in |
Archana | ₹100 onwards | Immediate | Temple Counter |
Special Sevas | Varies | Advance Booking | Temple Office |
Seva | Time | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Thirumanjanam | Morning | ₹500 onwards | Ceremonial bathing offered to the festival deity |
Vishnu Sahasranama Archana | Morning & Evening | ₹100 onwards | Chanting of the thousand names of Lord Vishnu |
Tulasi Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Special worship with sacred Tulasi leaves |
Paal Payasam Seva | By Booking | Varies | Sweet milk offering made to the Lord as a sacred offering |
Sankalp Pooja | By Booking | Varies | Personalized prayers performed by temple priests |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Panguni Brahmotsavam | March–April | Ten-day annual festival featuring grand processions, Garuda Sevai, traditional temple rituals, and elaborate decorations. |
Aippasi Brahmotsavam | October–November | Another major ten-day festival celebrated with daily vahana processions and special poojas. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Grand celebration with the opening of the Paramapada Vasal, continuous recitation of Divya Prabandham, and special darshan for devotees. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Sacred Saturdays dedicated to Lord Vishnu with elaborate worship, Tulasi offerings, and special alankarams. |
Krishna Janmashtami | August–September | Devotional music, bhajans, special decorations, and prasadam distribution in honor of Lord Krishna. |
Rama Navami | March–April | Special recitation of the Ramayana, Vishnu Sahasranama chanting, and festive worship dedicated to Lord Rama. (HRCE) |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Paal Payasam | ₹40–₹80 | Traditional sweet milk pudding offered to the Lord |
Aval | ₹30–₹50 | Flattened rice prasadam associated with Lord Vishnu |
Appam | ₹30–₹60 | Sweet rice cake prepared as a temple offering |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred holy water blessed during worship |
Chakkara Pongal | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet rice prasadam distributed on special occasions |
Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (~65 km). Nagercoil is the nearest major railway town.
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