The last of the five Panchakanna (Krishnaranya) Kshetrams, completing this distinctive Krishna-focused group of Divya Desams in the Nagapattinam-Thiruvarur coastal belt.
The last of the five Panchakanna (Krishnaranya) Kshetrams, completing this distinctive Krishna-focused group of Divya Desams in the Nagapattinam-Thiruvarur coastal belt.
The temple shares the broader Chola-era historical development typical of the Kaveri-delta Divya Desams, situated in the coastal Nagapattinam region alongside its sibling temples in the Panchakanna group.
A Dravidian-style temple typical of the coastal Thanjavur-Nagapattinam belt, its architectural character consistent with the other temples in the Panchakanna group.
As the fifth and final temple in the Panchakanna Kshetrams, this site completes a specific devotional set closely associated with Krishna's presence and legend across this particular stretch of the Kaveri delta, each of the five carrying its own distinct but thematically linked story.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Morning Darshan | 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Open | Morning worship and darshan are available. |
Afternoon Break | 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed during afternoon hours. |
Evening Darshan | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Open | Evening worship and darshan are available. |
Temple Closing | — | 8:00 PM | Closed | Final rituals conclude the day. |
Pooja | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Viswaroopa Pooja | 8:00 AM | Free | Morning opening worship with traditional prayers. |
Kalasanthi Pooja | 9:00 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. |
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. |
Special Nivedyam | Festival Days | Varies | Traditional food offerings prepared for the deity. |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Brahmotsavam | Various Dates | Annual celebration with special rituals, decorations, and deity processions. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Special Vishnu worship with extended darshan and devotional ceremonies. |
Garuda Sevai | Thai Month (January–February) | Participation in the Thirunangur region’s traditional Garuda procession celebrations. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Special Vishnu prayers and offerings during the Tamil month of Purattasi. |
Krishna Janmashtami | August–September | Special decorations, prayers, and devotional activities. |
Adhyayana Utsavam | December–January | Recitation of Divya Prabandham hymns and traditional 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 International Airport (~95 km). Nagapattinam town is a short drive away.
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📍 Lokanatha Perumal Temple, Tirukkannankudi, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu 611105
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