One of an unusual cluster of 11 Divya Desams concentrated in the small town of Thirunangur, this specific temple dedicated to Krishna alongside his consort Satyabhama, associated …
One of an unusual cluster of 11 Divya Desams concentrated in the small town of Thirunangur, this specific temple dedicated to Krishna alongside his consort Satyabhama, associated with a choice made at this very site.
Thirunangur's concentration of 11 separate Divya Desams within a small area is unique among the 108 temples, reflecting a particularly intense period of temple-building and devotional activity in this specific corner of the Kaveri delta during the Chola period.
A Dravidian-style temple, one of eleven closely spaced shrines in the town, each with its own specific dedication and legend within the wider Thirunangur devotional complex.
Local tradition holds that Krishna, accompanied by Satyabhama, chose this specific site among the Thirunangur group, giving this particular temple within the cluster its own distinct identity tied to that episode.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Morning Darshan | 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Open | Morning worship and darshan are available. |
Afternoon Break | 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed during afternoon hours. |
Evening Darshan | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Open | Evening darshan and rituals are available. |
Temple Closing | — | 7:00 PM | Closed | Final rituals conclude the day. |
Pooja | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Ushathkalam Pooja | 8:00 AM | Free | Morning opening worship with traditional rituals. |
Kalasanthi Pooja | 10:00 AM | Free | Morning offerings and deeparadhana. |
Sayarakshai Pooja | 5:00 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony and prayers. |
Ardha Jamam Pooja | 7:00 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 |
|---|---|---|
Thirunangur Garuda Sevai | Thai Month (January–February) | Grand annual festival where the festival deities of the eleven Thirunangur Divya Desams participate in a Garuda procession. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Special Vishnu worship with extended darshan and devotional rituals. |
Brahmotsavam | Various Dates | Annual celebrations with special poojas, decorations, and processions. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Special Vishnu prayers and offerings during the Tamil month of Purattasi. |
Krishna Janmashtami | August–September | Special decorations and devotional celebrations. |
Adhyayana Utsavam | December–January | Traditional recitation of Divya Prabandham hymns and 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 or Puducherry. Sirkazhi and Mayiladuthurai are the nearest towns with railway stations.
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📍 Gopala Krishna Perumal Temple, Thirunangur, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu 609103
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The other ten Divya Desams of the Thirunangur cluster are all within the same small town.
