A Divya Desam on the banks of the Kaveri, its legend tied to the river goddess herself seeking purification here, dedicated to Vishnu as Jagathrakshaga — protector of the universe.
A Divya Desam on the banks of the Kaveri, its legend tied to the river goddess herself seeking purification here, dedicated to Vishnu as Jagathrakshaga — protector of the universe.
Aduthurai sits within the dense cluster of Kaveri-delta temples developed extensively during Chola rule, and the temple's history follows this broader pattern of continuous worship and periodic renovation across the centuries since.
A Dravidian-style temple typical of the region, situated directly on the Kaveri riverbank, with the river itself integral to the site's traditional significance.
According to local tradition, the river goddess Kaveri sought to cleanse herself at this site and approached Vishnu here in that capacity — a legend that ties this Divya Desam directly to the sacred geography of the river running through the Thanjavur delta.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Morning Darshan | 7:30 AM | 12:30 PM | Open | Morning darshan and worship are available. |
Afternoon Break | 12:30 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 | 8:00 AM | Free | Morning offerings and deeparadhana. |
Uchikala Pooja | 12:00 PM | Free | Midday worship with naivedyam offerings. |
Sayarakshai Pooja | 5:00 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony and prayers. |
Irandamkalam Pooja | 6:00 PM | Free | Evening rituals and offerings. |
Ardha Jamam Pooja | 7:30 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. |
Srisukta Homam | Full Moon Days | Varies | Special ritual performed with lotus offerings. |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Brahmotsavam | Vaikasi (May–June) | Annual festival with special rituals, decorations, and deity processions. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | Margazhi (December–January) | Major Vishnu festival with special darshan and devotional programs. |
Chitra Pournami | April–May | Special prayers and temple observances. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Special Vishnu worship and offerings. |
Srisukta Homam | Full Moon Days | Traditional worship with special offerings. |
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 preparation offered traditionally. |
Laddu | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet prasadam available during special occasions. |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred water distributed after darshan. |
Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli International Airport (~50 km). Well connected by road from Kumbakonam and Thanjavur.
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📍 Jagathrakshaga Perumal Temple, Aduthurai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 612101
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