A Navathirupathi Divya Desam associated with the sage Suprabha's devotion, its name meaning "he whose eyes are like lotus petals," a common poetic epithet for Vishnu.
A Navathirupathi Divya Desam associated with the sage Suprabha's devotion, its name meaning "he whose eyes are like lotus petals," a common poetic epithet for Vishnu.
This temple shares the Navathirupathi group's broad historical development along the Thamirabarani river valley, one of the nine closely related shrines built up during the same general period.
A Dravidian-style temple typical of the Navathirupathi cluster, its Aravindalochana ("lotus-eyed") name reflecting a widely used poetic description of Vishnu found across Hindu devotional literature.
Local tradition connects this shrine to the sage Suprabha's devotion, one of several individual sage-linked legends found across the Navathirupathi group, each temple carrying its own distinct devotional story despite belonging to the same broader cluster.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temple opening | 8:30 AM | — | Open | Daily opening with morning rituals |
Morning Darshan | 8:30 AM | 1:00 PM | Open | Morning worship and darshan |
Midday Break | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed for rituals |
Evening Darshan | 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Open | Afternoon and evening worship |
Temple closing | — | 5:00 PM | Closed | Daily closing after evening rituals. (HRCE) |
Aarti | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Vishwaroopa Seva | 9:00 AM | Free | Early morning awakening ceremony of Lord Aravindalochana Perumal |
Kalasanthi Pooja | 10:30 AM | Free | Morning worship with Vedic chanting |
Uchikala Pooja | 12:00 PM | Free | Midday Naivedyam and special prayers |
Sayaraksha Pooja | 4:30 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony with devotional chanting |
Thiruvaradhanam | 5:45 PM | Free | Final worship before temple closes. (HRCE) |
Darshan | Price | Waiting Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
General Darshan | Free | 10–20 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 | ₹300 onwards | Sacred ceremonial bathing of Lord Aravindalochana Perumal |
Vishnu Sahasranama Archana | Morning & Evening | ₹100 onwards | Chanting of the thousand names of Lord Vishnu |
Tulasi Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Worship with sacred Tulasi leaves |
Sudarshana Homam | By Booking | Varies | Sacred fire ritual for protection, prosperity, and well-being |
Sankalp Pooja | By Booking | Varies | Personalized prayers performed by temple priests |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Vaikasi Garuda Sevai | May–June | The most important Nava Tirupati festival, where the festival deities from all nine Divya Desams assemble with Nammalvar in a grand Garuda procession. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Grand celebration featuring special darshan, Divya Prabandham recitations, and thousands of devotees. |
Brahmotsavam | May–June | Multi-day festival with daily processions, Vedic chanting, elaborate alankarams, and special rituals. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Auspicious Saturdays marked by elaborate Vishnu worship, Tulasi offerings, and special poojas. |
Panguni Uthiram | March–April | Celebrated with Thirumanjanam, festive processions, and special worship ceremonies. |
Krishna Janmashtami | August–September | Special alankaram, devotional music, bhajans, and distribution of prasadam. (templesinindiainfo.com) |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Sarkarai Pongal | ₹30–₹60 | Sweet rice prasadam |
Puliyodarai | ₹30–₹60 | Tamarind rice offered to devotees |
Curd Rice | ₹30–₹60 | Traditional South Indian prasadam |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred holy water with Tulasi |
Chakkarai Pongal | ₹40–₹80 | Festival sweet offering |
Nearest airport: Tuticorin Airport (~40 km). Well connected by road within Thoothukudi district.
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📍 Aravindalochana Perumal Temple, Thirutholaivillimangalam, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu 627657
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