A Divya Desam within Mayiladuthurai town itself, dedicated to Vishnu as Parimalaranganatha — "the fragrant Ranganatha" — echoing the great Srirangam temple's presiding deity name.
A Divya Desam within Mayiladuthurai town itself, dedicated to Vishnu as Parimalaranganatha — "the fragrant Ranganatha" — echoing the great Srirangam temple's presiding deity name.
This temple sits within Mayiladuthurai, a significant town in its own right within the Kaveri delta, sharing the broader historical development typical of this region's dense concentration of Divya Desams.
A Dravidian-style temple typical of the region, its Parimala ("fragrant") Ranganatha name echoing the same core Ranganatha identity found at the much larger Srirangam temple.
The Parimalaranganatha name directly echoes Ranganatha of Srirangam, adding a fragrant (parimala) quality to the description — one of several Divya Desams across Tamil Nadu that share thematic or directly echoing names with the great temple at Srirangam.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temple opening | 6:00 AM | — | Open | Daily opening with morning rituals |
Morning Darshan | 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Open | Morning worship and darshan |
Midday Break | 12:00 PM | 4:30 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed for rituals |
Evening Darshan | 4:30 PM | 8:30 PM | Open | Evening worship session |
Temple closing | — | 8:30 PM | Closed | Daily closing after evening rituals. (HRCE) |
Aarti | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Vishwaroopa Seva | 6:30 AM | Free | Early morning awakening ceremony of Lord Parimala Ranganatha |
Nithya Anusanthanam | 7:00 AM | Free | Morning prayers and Vedic recitations |
Kalasanthi Pooja | 8:45 AM | Free | Main morning worship with offerings |
Uchikala Pooja | 12:00 PM | Free | Midday Naivedyam and special prayers |
Sayaraksha & Ardha Jama Pooja | 6:00 PM & 8:15 PM | Free | Evening worship followed by final rituals before closing. (https://www.oneindia.com/) |
Seva | Time | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Thirumanjanam | Morning | ₹300 onwards | Sacred ceremonial bathing of Lord Parimala Ranganatha |
Vishnu Sahasranama Archana | Morning & Evening | ₹100 onwards | Chanting of the thousand names of Lord Vishnu |
Tulasi Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Worship with sacred Tulasi leaves |
Sudarshana Homam | By Booking | Varies | Sacred fire ritual for protection, prosperity, and well-being |
Sankalp Pooja | By Booking | Varies | Personalized prayers performed by temple priests |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Sarkarai Pongal | ₹30–₹60 | Sweet rice prasadam |
Puliyodarai | ₹30–₹60 | Tamarind rice offered to devotees |
Curd Rice | ₹30–₹60 | Traditional South Indian prasadam |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred holy water with Tulasi |
Chakkarai Pongal | ₹40–₹80 | Festival sweet offering |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | The temple's largest annual celebration with Paramapada Vasal opening, Divya Prabandham recitations, and thousands of devotees. |
Panguni Brahmotsavam | March–April | Grand annual festival featuring daily processions, Vedic chanting, Garuda Sevai, and special alankarams. |
Aadi Andal Utsavam | July–August | Multi-day festival dedicated to Andal with special processions, devotional hymns, and cultural programs. |
Aippasi Thula Mahotsavam | October–November | Important festival celebrated during the holy Thula month with special rituals and Kaveri-related observances. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Auspicious Saturdays marked by elaborate Vishnu worship, Tulasi offerings, and increased pilgrim participation. |
Makara Sankranti | January | Special Thirumanjanam, festive decorations, and distribution of prasadam to devotees. (en.wikipedia.org) |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Sarkarai Pongal | ₹30–₹60 | Sweet rice prasadam |
Puliyodarai | ₹30–₹60 | Tamarind rice offered to devotees |
Curd Rice | ₹30–₹60 | Traditional South Indian prasadam |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred holy water with Tulasi |
Chakkarai Pongal | ₹40–₹80 | Festival sweet offering |
Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli or Puducherry. Mayiladuthurai has its own railway station.
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