One of the eleven Divya Desams clustered in Thirunangur, this shrine to Kudamudakoothan Perumal shares the group's founding tie to Thirumangai Alvar, the warrior-poet whose devoti…
One of the eleven Divya Desams clustered in Thirunangur, this shrine to Kudamudakoothan Perumal shares the group's founding tie to Thirumangai Alvar, the warrior-poet whose devotional verses first brought this remarkable cluster of temples into the Divya Prabandham.
Thirunangur's eleven temples are traditionally connected through the same period of Alvar-era devotional activity, developed and expanded across the Chola centuries that followed, when this stretch of the Kaveri delta saw an unusually concentrated wave of temple building.
A Dravidian-style shrine consistent with its ten sibling temples in the same small town, distinguished from them by its own sanctum, presiding deity name and specific place within the group's traditional visiting order.
Thirumangai Alvar, one of the most prolific of the twelve Alvar poet-saints, is said to have received a vision of Vishnu across multiple forms within this concentrated area, giving rise to the eleven distinct shrines of Thirunangur — this temple, dedicated to Kudamudakoothan Perumal, is one thread within that larger revelation.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Morning Darshan | 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Open | Morning worship and darshan are available. |
Midday Break | 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed during afternoon hours. |
Evening Darshan | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Open | Evening prayers and darshan are conducted. |
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 offering with prayers and deeparadhana. |
Sayarakshai Pooja | 5:00 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony and devotional 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Thirumanjanam | Morning | ₹500 onwards | Sacred bathing ritual with traditional offerings. |
Vishnu Sahasranama Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Recitation of Lord Vishnu’s names with prayers. |
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 for devotees and families. |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Thirunangur Garuda Sevai | Thai Month (January–February) | Major annual festival where the festival deities of the Thirunangur temples participate in a grand Garuda procession. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Special Vishnu worship with extended darshan and devotional rituals. |
Brahmotsavam | Various Dates | Temple celebrations with special poojas and traditional ceremonies. |
Krishna Janmashtami | August–September | Special decorations, offerings, and devotional programs. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Special Vishnu worship with additional prayers and offerings. |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Chakkara Pongal | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet rice preparation offered as prasadam. |
Puliyodarai | ₹30–₹60 | Traditional tamarind rice prasadam. |
Ven Pongal | ₹30–₹60 | Savory rice preparation offered during worship. |
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 railway towns.
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📍 Kudamudakoothan 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.
