A Divya Desam near Sirkazhi dedicated to Krishna as Parthasarathy, sharing this significant title with the much larger and more famous temple of the same name in central Chennai.
A Divya Desam near Sirkazhi dedicated to Krishna as Parthasarathy, sharing this significant title with the much larger and more famous temple of the same name in central Chennai.
This temple shares the broader Chola-era historical development typical of the Sirkazhi-Thirunangur area, one of several Divya Desams in this densely concentrated stretch of Mayiladuthurai district.
A Dravidian-style temple typical of the region, its Parthasarathy dedication echoing the same charioteer-Krishna title found at the far larger and more visited Chennai temple.
The Parthasarathy title, naming Krishna as Arjuna's charioteer during the Mahabharata war, appears at multiple Divya Desams across Tamil Nadu — this modest Mayiladuthurai shrine and the major Chennai temple both honour the same specific role Krishna played in that pivotal episode.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temple opening | 8:00 AM | — | Open | Daily opening with morning rituals |
Morning Darshan | 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Open | Morning worship and darshan |
Midday Break | 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed for temple rituals |
Evening Darshan | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Open | Evening worship session |
Temple closing | — | 7:00 PM | Closed | Daily closing after the final pooja. (Wikipedia) |
Aarti | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Vishwaroopa Seva | 8:00 AM | Free | Early morning awakening ceremony of Lord Parthasarathy Perumal |
Kalasanthi Pooja | 10:00 AM | Free | Morning worship with Vedic chanting |
Uchikala Pooja | 10:30 AM | Free | Midday offering and special prayers |
Sayaraksha Pooja | 5:00 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony with devotional chanting |
Ardha Jama Pooja | 7:00 PM | Free | Final worship before temple closing. (Wikipedia) |
Darshan | Price | Waiting Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
General Darshan | Free | 10–20 min | Walk-in |
Special Darshan | Free | Minimal | Walk-in |
Archana | ₹100 onwards | Immediate | Temple Counter |
Special Sevas | Varies | Advance Booking | Temple Office |
Seva | Time | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Thirumanjanam | Morning | ₹300 onwards | Sacred ceremonial bathing of Lord Parthasarathy Perumal |
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 spiritual well-being |
Sankalp Pooja | By Booking | Varies | Personalized prayers performed by temple priests |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Thai Garuda Sevai | January–February | The grand Thirunangur Garuda Sevai where the festival deities of the eleven Divya Desam temples assemble on Garuda Vahanas with Thirumangai Alvar, attracting thousands of devotees. |
Aadi Theerthavari | July–August | Festival deity is taken in a ceremonial procession to the seashore at Poompuhar for the sacred Theerthavari ritual. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Paramapada Vasal opening, Divya Prabandham recitations, and extended darshan for devotees. |
Brahmotsavam | April–May | Multi-day annual festival with Garuda Sevai, temple processions, Vedic chanting, and elaborate alankarams. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Sacred Saturdays dedicated to Lord Vishnu with special poojas, Tulasi offerings, and devotional gatherings. |
Krishna Janmashtami | August–September | Special decorations, devotional music, bhajans, and distribution of prasadam in honor of Lord Krishna. (Wikipedia) |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Sarkarai Pongal | ₹30–₹60 | Sweet rice prasadam |
Puliyodarai | ₹30–₹60 | Tamarind rice prasadam |
Ven Pongal | ₹30–₹60 | Traditional savory rice offering |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred holy water with Tulasi |
Laddu | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet prasadam available during festivals |
Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli or Puducherry. Sirkazhi railway station is the nearest railhead.
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