A rare Divya Desam dedicated to the Hindu Trimurti together — Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva worshipped within the same shrine — making it one of the most theologically distinctive of t…
A rare Divya Desam dedicated to the Hindu Trimurti together — Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva worshipped within the same shrine — making it one of the most theologically distinctive of the 108 temples.
The temple's unusual triple dedication has made it a subject of particular interest among temple historians, with its development following the broader pattern of Chola-era patronage typical of temples in the Tiruchirappalli region.
A Dravidian-style temple whose defining feature is iconographic rather than architectural — the joint depiction of the three major Hindu deities within a single sanctum, a configuration found in very few temples across India.
Unlike almost every other Divya Desam, which centre exclusively on Vishnu, this temple is understood in local tradition as a site of active reverence for the full Trimurti together, reflecting an unusually inclusive theological approach within the broader Vaishnava temple network.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Morning Darshan | 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Open | Morning worship and darshan are available. |
Afternoon Break | 12:00 PM | 4:30 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed during afternoon hours. |
Evening Darshan | 4:30 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 | 6:30 AM | Free | Morning opening ritual with traditional prayers. |
Kalasanthi Pooja | 8:00 AM | Free | Morning worship with offerings and deeparadhana. |
Uchikala Pooja | 10:00 AM | Free | Midday offering and devotional rituals. |
Sayarakshai Pooja | 5:00 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony and prayers. |
Irandamkalam Pooja | 7:00 PM | Free | Evening worship with offerings. |
Ardha Jamam Pooja | 8:00 PM | Free | Final ritual before temple closure. |
Darshan | Price | Waiting Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
General Darshan | Free | 10–20 minutes | Walk-in |
Special Darshan | ₹10 onwards | 5–10 minutes | Temple Counter |
Archana | ₹5 onwards | Immediate | Temple Counter |
Sahasranama Archana | ₹25 onwards | Immediate | Temple Counter |
Seva | Time | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Archana Seva | Daily | ₹5 onwards | Individual prayers with deity offerings. |
Ashtothra Archana | Daily | ₹10 onwards | Recitation of divine names with offerings. |
Sahasranama Archana | Daily | ₹25 onwards | Chanting of sacred names during worship. |
Special Darshan | Daily | ₹10–₹25 | Faster darshan facility through temple counter. |
Vastra Offering | On Request | Varies | Offering traditional clothes to the deity. |
Special Homam | Festival Days | Varies | Ritual fire offerings conducted on selected occasions. |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Brahmotsavam | Karthigai (November–December) | Major annual festival with processions and special rituals. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Special Vishnu worship with extended darshan and devotional celebrations. |
Panguni Uthiram | March–April | Traditional festival observed with special poojas. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Special prayers and offerings dedicated to Lord Vishnu. |
Krishna Janmashtami | August–September | Special decorations and devotional celebrations. |
Thai Amavasai Celebrations | January–February | Special worship and rituals conducted at the temple. |
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 (~20 km). Well connected by road from Trichy city.
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📍 Purushottama Perumal Temple, Uthamarkoil, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 621007
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