A Divya Desam with inscriptions dating to the 18th regnal year of the Chola king Aditya I, making it one of the more precisely datable temples among the 108 by direct epigraphic e…
A Divya Desam with inscriptions dating to the 18th regnal year of the Chola king Aditya I, making it one of the more precisely datable temples among the 108 by direct epigraphic evidence.
The temple carries inscriptions specifically dated to Aditya Chola's reign, providing historians with an unusually precise anchor point for its history relative to many Divya Desams whose early history is known only through later textual tradition.
A Dravidian-style temple typical of the Thanjavur delta region, its inscriptional record adding particular historical value to its otherwise regionally typical architecture.
The unusual name Appakudatthan is tied to specific local legend and devotional practice, distinguishing this temple within the wider Divya Desam tradition through its distinctive naming and associated ritual customs.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Morning Darshan | 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Open | Morning darshan and worship are available. |
Afternoon Break | 1:00 PM | 4:30 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed during afternoon hours. |
Evening Darshan | 4:30 PM | 8:00 PM | Open | Evening darshan and rituals are conducted. |
Temple Closing | — | 8:00 PM | Closed | Final rituals conclude the day. |
Pooja | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Kalasanthi Pooja | 8:30 AM | Free | Morning worship with decoration, offerings, and lamp ceremony. |
Uchikalam Pooja | 10:00 AM | Free | Midday rituals and offerings performed for the deity. |
Sayarakshai Pooja | 6:00 PM | Free | Evening worship with deeparadhana. |
Ardha Jamam Pooja | 8:00 PM | Free | Final ritual before temple closure. |
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 ceremony 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. |
Neyyappam Offering | Night Ritual | Varies | Traditional sweet offering made as part of temple worship. |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Panguni Brahmotsavam | March–April | Major annual festival with processions, special rituals, and celebrations lasting several days. |
Kaisika Dwadasi | November–December | Special devotional observance with temple rituals. |
Maasi Magam Theerthavari | February–March | Sacred water festival associated with the Cauvery river. |
Nammazhwar Moksham | December–January | Special Vaishnavite celebration during Margazhi month. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Important Vishnu festival with special darshan and prayers. |
Navaratri | September–October | Special decorations and devotional programs. |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Neyyappam | ₹40–₹80 | Traditional ghee-based sweet offering associated with the temple. |
Chakkara Pongal | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet rice preparation offered during worship. |
Puliyodarai | ₹30–₹60 | Traditional tamarind rice prasadam. |
Ven Pongal | ₹30–₹60 | Savory rice preparation offered traditionally. |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred water distributed after darshan. |
Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli International Airport (~35 km). Well connected by road from Thanjavur and Kumbakonam.
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