One of the 108 Divya Desams, distinctive for being commonly known as Nachiyar Koil — a temple where the goddess Kamalavalli Nachiyar is worshipped with particular prominence along…
One of the 108 Divya Desams, distinctive for being commonly known as Nachiyar Koil — a temple where the goddess Kamalavalli Nachiyar is worshipped with particular prominence alongside Azhagiya Manavala Perumal.
Uraiyur was the ancient capital of the early Chola kings well before Tiruchirappalli grew into prominence, and this temple's roots reach back to that early Chola period, with continued patronage and renovation across the medieval Chola and later Vijayanagara-era administrations that governed the wider Trichy region.
The temple follows a Dravidian layout typical of the Kaveri delta temples, with the goddess shrine given particular architectural prominence — a distinguishing feature that led to its common name, Nachiyar Koil, setting it apart from most Divya Desams where the male deity's shrine is the primary focus.
The Alvars sang of this site as the place where Kamalavalli Nachiyar (a form of Lakshmi) is especially glorified, distinguishing it from most Vishnu temples where the goddess shrine is secondary — devotees traditionally regard a visit here as an opportunity to seek the Goddess's intercession directly.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Morning Darshan | 6:30 AM | 12:30 PM | Open | Morning darshan and rituals 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 prayers 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 | 6:00 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony and prayers. |
Irandamkalam Pooja | 7:00 PM | Free | Evening rituals and offerings. |
Ardha Jamam Pooja | 8:00 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 for devotees and families. |
Kal Garuda Seva | Festival Days | Varies | Special worship and procession of the famous stone Garuda deity. |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Kal Garuda Sevai | Margazhi / Festival Days | Famous procession featuring the stone Garuda deity carried through the temple streets. |
Brahmotsavam | Margazhi (December–January) | Annual celebrations with special rituals, decorations, and processions. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Special Vishnu worship with extended darshan and devotional programs. |
Thirukalyanam Festival | Various Dates | Divine wedding celebration with traditional ceremonies. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Special Vishnu prayers and offerings. |
Adhyayana Utsavam | December–January | 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 preparation offered traditionally. |
Laddu | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet prasadam available during special occasions. |
Kalkandu Pongal | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet rice preparation made with sugar crystals. |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred water distributed after darshan. |
Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli International Airport (~8 km). Well connected by road and local transport from Trichy city and Srirangam.
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📍 Azhagiya Manavalan Perumal Temple, Uraiyur, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620003
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