A Divya Desam near Tambaram in the Chennai metropolitan region, built into a rocky hill referenced in ancient texts as "Toyatri" — a mountain surrounded by water.
A Divya Desam near Tambaram in the Chennai metropolitan region, built into a rocky hill referenced in ancient texts as "Toyatri" — a mountain surrounded by water.
The temple's hill-based setting has been noted in classical Puranic literature under the name Toyatri, giving this Divya Desam a documented textual history stretching back through the broader Puranic tradition alongside its more localised Tamil Vaishnava heritage.
A temple built partly into a rocky hillside, distinguishing its setting from the flatter Kaveri-delta Divya Desams and giving it a distinctive elevated, rock-integrated architecture.
The temple's hill is identified in the Brahmanda Purana as Toyatri, meaning "a mountain surrounded by water," a detail connecting this specific Chennai-area Divya Desam to wider Puranic geography beyond just local Tamil tradition.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temple Opening | 8:00 AM | — | Open | Temple opens for morning darshan and rituals. |
Morning Darshan | 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Open | Devotees can have darshan of Lord Neervanna Perumal. |
Midday Break | 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed for afternoon rituals. |
Evening Darshan | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Open | Evening worship and deeparadhana are performed. |
Temple Closing | — | 8:00 PM | Closed | Final rituals conclude the day. |
Pooja | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Vishwaroopa Darshan | 8:00 AM | Free | First darshan after opening of the sanctum. |
Kalasanthi Pooja | 9:00 AM | Free | Morning worship with traditional Vaishnavite rituals. |
Uchikala Pooja | 11:30 AM | Free | Midday offering and deeparadhana. |
Sayaraksha Pooja | 6:00 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony with devotional prayers. |
Ekanta Seva | 7:30 PM | Free | Final worship before closing. |
Darshan | Price | Waiting Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
General Darshan | Free | 15–30 minutes | Walk-in |
Special Darshan | ₹20 onwards | 5–15 minutes | Temple Counter |
Archana | ₹100 onwards | Immediate | Temple Counter |
Special Sevas | Varies | Advance Booking | Temple Office |
Seva | Time | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Thirumanjanam | Morning | ₹500 onwards | Sacred ceremonial bathing of Lord Neervanna Perumal. |
Vishnu Sahasranama Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Recitation of Lord Vishnu’s thousand names with devotional offerings. |
Tulasi Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Offering of sacred Tulasi leaves to the deity. |
Special Alankaram | Festival Days | Varies | Decorative worship performed during important occasions. |
Sankalp Pooja | On Request | Varies | Personalized prayers performed for devotees and families. |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Brahmotsavam | Panguni (March–April) | Annual festival celebrated with special poojas, decorated processions, and traditional temple rituals. |
Chithirai Utsavam | April–May | Special celebrations for the hill shrine deity with processions and devotional programs. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Important Vishnu festival featuring special darshan, devotional chanting, and sacred rituals. |
Masi Magam | February–March | Special Garuda Seva and temple celebrations with traditional ceremonies. |
Rathasaptami | January–February | Special worship with multiple vahana processions representing the glory of Lord Vishnu. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Special Vishnu worship with elaborate decorations and increased devotee visits. |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Chakkara Pongal | ₹40–₹80 | Traditional sweet rice offering. |
Puliyodarai | ₹30–₹60 | Tamarind rice prasadam served to devotees. |
Ven Pongal | ₹30–₹60 | Savory rice preparation offered after worship. |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred water distributed after darshan. |
Laddu | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet prasadam available during festivals. |
Nearest airport: Chennai International Airport (~15 km). Tambaram railway station is on the Chennai suburban network.
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