A Divya Desam whose very name records a unique legend — Vishnu relieving Shiva (Hara) of a curse (shaapa) — making this one of the clearer examples of Shaiva-Vaishnava theological…
A Divya Desam whose very name records a unique legend — Vishnu relieving Shiva (Hara) of a curse (shaapa) — making this one of the clearer examples of Shaiva-Vaishnava theological intertwining among the 108 temples.
The temple's documented history follows the broader pattern of temples in the Kaveri delta, developed and maintained across the medieval Chola period and subsequent centuries of regional patronage typical of this densely temple-populated part of Thanjavur district.
A Dravidian-style temple typical of the region, modest in scale relative to the grander Divya Desams nearby, with its distinguishing feature being the legend embedded in its very name rather than unusual architectural elements.
The temple's name directly references its central legend: Vishnu is believed to have freed Shiva from a curse at this site, an episode frequently cited in discussions of the historical coexistence and mutual reverence between Shaiva and Vaishnava traditions in Tamil temple culture.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Morning Darshan | 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Open | Morning darshan and worship are available. |
Afternoon Break | 12:00 PM | 4:30 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed during afternoon hours. |
Evening Darshan | 4:30 PM | 8:30 PM | Open | Evening darshan and rituals are available. |
Temple Closing | — | 8:30 PM | Closed | Final rituals conclude the day. |
Pooja | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Ushathkalam Pooja | 7:00 AM | Free | Morning opening worship with traditional prayers. |
Kalasanthi Pooja | 8:30 AM | Free | Morning offerings and deeparadhana. |
Uchikala Pooja | 12:00 PM | Free | Midday worship with naivedyam offerings. |
Sayarakshai Pooja | 6:00 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony and prayers. |
Ardha Jamam Pooja | 8:00 PM | Free | Final worship 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 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 during special occasions. |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Panguni Brahmotsavam | March–April | Major annual festival with special rituals, decorations, and deity processions. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Special Vishnu worship with extended darshan and devotional celebrations. |
Aipasi Pavithra Utsavam | October–November | Festival featuring special purification rituals and temple ceremonies. |
Karthigai Deepam | November–December | Traditional lamp festival celebrated with special decorations. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Special Vishnu prayers and offerings during the Tamil month of Purattasi. |
Brahmotsavam & Chariot Festival | Various Dates | Temple processions and traditional 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 during special occasions. |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred water distributed after darshan. |
Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli International Airport (~45 km). Well connected by road from Thanjavur and Kumbakonam.
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📍 Hara Saabha Vimochana Perumal Temple, Kandiyur, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 613704
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