A Divya Desam near Mayiladuthurai whose name translates roughly to "he who bears the moon-conch," reflecting a specific iconographic detail in this shrine's depiction of Vishnu.
A Divya Desam near Mayiladuthurai whose name translates roughly to "he who bears the moon-conch," reflecting a specific iconographic detail in this shrine's depiction of Vishnu.
This temple shares the broader historical development typical of the Mayiladuthurai-Sirkazhi cluster of Divya Desams, one of several shrines in this densely temple-populated stretch of the Kaveri delta.
A Dravidian-style temple typical of the region, its Chandrasabahara ("moon-conch bearer") name reflecting a specific detail in its iconographic tradition.
The temple's name refers to a particular depiction of Vishnu holding a conch associated with lunar imagery, one of the varied and specific iconographic details that distinguish individual Divya Desams from one another despite their shared broader devotional identity.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temple opening | 6:00 AM | — | Open | Daily opening with morning rituals |
Morning Darshan | 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Open | Morning worship and darshan |
Midday Break | 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed for rituals |
Evening Darshan | 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Open | Evening worship session |
Temple closing | — | 8:00 PM | Closed | Daily closing after evening rituals. |
Aarti | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Vishwaroopa Seva | 6:00 AM | Free | Early morning awakening ceremony of Lord Perumal |
Kalasanthi Pooja | 8:00 AM | Free | Morning worship with Vedic chanting |
Uchikala Pooja | 10:30 AM | Free | Midday Naivedyam and special prayers |
Sayaraksha Pooja | 6:00 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony with devotional chanting |
Ardha Jama Pooja | 7:45 PM | Free | Final worship before temple closing |
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 Chandrasabahara 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, health, and prosperity |
Sankalp Pooja | By Booking | Varies | Personalized prayers performed by temple priests |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | The temple's grandest celebration with special darshan, Divya Prabandham recitations, and large gatherings of devotees. |
Brahmotsavam | May–June | Multi-day festival featuring processions of the deity, Vedic chanting, special alankarams, and religious ceremonies. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Auspicious Saturdays marked by special Vishnu worship, Tulasi offerings, and increased pilgrim participation. |
Panguni Uthiram | March–April | Celebrated with Thirumanjanam, festive processions, and special poojas. |
Rama Navami | March–April | Special recitation of the Ramayana, devotional bhajans, and elaborate worship. |
Krishna Janmashtami | August–September | Evening celebrations with special alankaram, devotional music, and cultural programs dedicated to Lord Krishna. (Temples of India) |
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: Tiruchirappalli or Puducherry. Sirkazhi and Mayiladuthurai railway stations are the nearest railheads.
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📍 Chandrasabahara Perumal Temple, Thalachangadu, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu 609103
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