A significant Divya Desam near Cuddalore, historically associated with the towering Vaishnava scholar Vedanta Desika, who is believed to have spent considerable time in devotional…
A significant Divya Desam near Cuddalore, historically associated with the towering Vaishnava scholar Vedanta Desika, who is believed to have spent considerable time in devotional and philosophical work at this site.
The temple has substantial historical significance within Sri Vaishnava tradition, closely tied to Vedanta Desika's life and intellectual legacy, alongside its own long-standing local history within the Cuddalore coastal region.
A Dravidian-style temple of considerable local significance, positioned on the banks of the South Pennar river, reflecting the temple's importance within the wider Cuddalore-area Vaishnava tradition.
Vedanta Desika, one of the most significant philosophical successors to Ramanuja, is closely associated with this temple, and tradition holds he composed some of his important devotional and philosophical works during time spent here, paralleling his similar association with the Deepaprakasa Perumal shrine in Kanchipuram.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temple opening | 6:00 AM | — | Open | General days |
Morning darshan | 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Open | Main morning darshan session |
Midday Break | 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed for rituals |
Evening darshan | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Open | Evening worship and darshan |
Temple closing | — | 8:00 PM | Closed | Daily closing time (HRCE) |
Aarti | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Viswaroopa Seva | 6:00 AM | Free | Opening worship of Lord Devanatha Perumal |
Kalasanthi Pooja | 7:00 AM | Free | Morning pooja with special alankaram |
Uchikala Pooja | 12:00 PM | Free | Midday worship and offering |
Sayaraksha Pooja | 6:30 PM | Free | Evening Deeparadhana |
Ardha Jama Pooja | 7:45 PM | Free | Final ritual before temple closes |
Darshan | Price | Waiting Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
General Darshan | Free | 15–45 min | Walk-in |
Special Darshan | ₹50–₹100 | 5–15 min | Temple Counter |
Archana Ticket | ₹50–₹150 | Immediate | Temple Counter |
Thirumanjanam Seva | ₹100 onwards | Slot Based | Temple Counter |
Seva | Time | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Archana | Throughout the day | ₹50–₹200 | Personal prayer offered in the devotee's name |
Thirumanjanam | Morning (Selected Days) | ₹100–₹1,000 | Sacred ceremonial bath of the deity |
Sahasranama Archana | Morning | ₹200–₹500 | Chanting of the thousand names of Lord Vishnu |
Tulasi Archana | Morning & Evening | ₹100–₹300 | Special worship with sacred Tulasi leaves |
Hayagriva Homam | By Booking | ₹1,500 onwards | Special ritual seeking knowledge and academic success |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Chithirai Brahmotsavam | April–May | The temple's grandest 10-day festival featuring Garuda Sevai, temple car procession, and Theerthavari. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Opening of the Paramapada Vasal with thousands of devotees participating in special darshan. |
Purattasi Mahotsavam | September–October | Grand celebrations dedicated to Swami Vedanta Desika with special processions and Vedic recitations. |
Vaikasi Visakam | May–June | Special poojas, processions, and Nammazhwar Sathumurai celebrations. |
Narasimha Jayanthi | April–May | Special worship for Lord Yoga Hayagriva and Lord Narasimha. |
Sri Krishna Jayanthi | August–September | Special alankaram, devotional music, and cultural programs. |
Pavitrotsavam | August–September | Sacred purification festival with homams and elaborate rituals. (Templesinindiainfo) |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Puliyodarai | ₹30–₹60 | Traditional tamarind rice prasadam |
Sarkarai Pongal | ₹30–₹80 | Sweet rice prasadam |
Curd Rice | ₹30–₹60 | Blessed curd rice offering |
Laddu | ₹30–₹80 | Temple-prepared sweet prasadam |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred holy water with Tulasi |
Nearest airport: Puducherry or Chennai. Cuddalore has railway connectivity to major Tamil Nadu cities.
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📍 Devanatha Perumal Temple, Thiruvaheendrapuram, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu 607003
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