A Divya Desam in the dense Kumbakonam-area cluster, distinctively named Andalukkum Aiyyan, with its own local legend of Vishnu's appearance at this specific site.
A Divya Desam in the dense Kumbakonam-area cluster, distinctively named Andalukkum Aiyyan, with its own local legend of Vishnu's appearance at this specific site.
The temple's history follows the broader pattern typical of the Kaveri-delta Divya Desams in this stretch of Thanjavur district, continuously maintained since the Chola period.
A Dravidian-style temple typical of the region, modest in scale, situated within a short distance of several other Divya Desams in the same general area near Kumbakonam.
The temple's distinctive name and associated local legend of Vishnu's appearance here are best understood through the temple's own priests, who maintain the specific oral tradition tied to this shrine within the wider Divya Desam network.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Morning Darshan | 7:00 AM | 12:30 PM | Open | Morning worship and darshan are available. |
Afternoon Break | 12:30 PM | 4:00 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed during afternoon hours. |
Evening Darshan | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Open | Evening darshan and rituals are available. |
Temple Closing | — | 8:00 PM | Closed | Final rituals conclude the day. |
Pooja | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Ushathkalam Pooja | 7:00 AM | Free | Morning opening worship with traditional rituals. |
Kalasanthi Pooja | 8:00 AM | Free | Morning offerings and deeparadhana. |
Uchikalam Pooja | 12:00 PM | Free | Midday worship with naivedyam offerings. |
Sayarakshai Pooja | 5:00 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony and prayers. |
Irandamkalam Pooja | 6:00 PM | Free | Evening rituals and offerings. |
Ardha Jamam Pooja | 7:30 PM | Free | Final worship before temple closing. |
Darshan | Price | Waiting Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
General Darshan | Free | 10–20 minutes | Walk-in |
Special Darshan | ₹20 onwards | 5–10 minutes | Temple Counter |
Archana | ₹50 onwards | Immediate | Temple Counter |
Special Sevas | Varies | Advance Booking | Temple Office |
Seva | Time | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Archana Seva | Daily | ₹50 onwards | Individual prayers with offerings. |
Thirumanjanam | Morning | ₹500 onwards | Sacred bathing ritual with traditional offerings. |
Tulasi Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Offering of Tulasi leaves during worship. |
Special Alankaram | Festival Days | Varies | Decorative worship with flowers and ornaments. |
Sankalp Pooja | On Request | Varies | Personalized prayers performed for devotees and families. |
Special Nivedyam | Festival Days | Varies | Traditional food offerings prepared for the deity. |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Vaikasi Brahmotsavam | May–June | Major annual festival celebrated with special rituals and processions. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Special Vishnu worship with extended darshan and devotional ceremonies. |
Rama Navami | March–April | Special prayers and celebrations dedicated to Lord Rama. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Special Vishnu worship during the Tamil month of Purattasi. |
Adhyayana Utsavam | December–January | Recitation of Divya Prabandham hymns and traditional Vaishnavite celebrations. |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Chakkara Pongal | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet rice preparation offered during worship. |
Puliyodarai | ₹30–₹60 | Traditional tamarind rice prasadam. |
Ven Pongal | ₹30–₹60 | Savory rice offering prepared traditionally. |
Laddu | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet prasadam available on special occasions. |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred water distributed after darshan. |
Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli International Airport (~55 km). Well connected by road from Kumbakonam.
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📍 Andalukkum Aiyyan Perumal Temple, Adanur, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 612101
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