A Divya Desam with a legend involving the river goddess Kaveri and the sage Markandeya, sharing this stretch of river-linked mythology common to several delta-region temples.
A Divya Desam with a legend involving the river goddess Kaveri and the sage Markandeya, sharing this stretch of river-linked mythology common to several delta-region temples.
The temple's history follows the pattern typical of Chola-era Kaveri delta temples, developed and maintained continuously through the centuries since, situated within a bird sanctuary area now known for both its ecological and devotional significance.
A Dravidian-style temple typical of the region, notable today for its setting adjacent to the Chithirangudi Bird Sanctuary, giving the area a dual religious and ecological character.
Local tradition connects this site to the river goddess Kaveri and the sage Markandeya, adding this temple to the set of Divya Desams whose founding legends are woven into the sacred geography of the Kaveri as it flows through this delta region.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Morning Darshan | 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Open | Morning worship and darshan are available. |
Afternoon Break | 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed during afternoon hours. |
Evening Darshan | 4:00 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 | 7:00 AM | Free | Morning opening worship with traditional prayers. |
Kalasanthi Pooja | 8:30 AM | Free | Morning offerings and deeparadhana. |
Uchikala Pooja | 12:00 PM | Free | Midday worship with naivedyam offerings. |
Sayarakshai Pooja | 5:30 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony and prayers. |
Ardha Jamam Pooja | 7:30 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 performed for devotees and families. |
Lakshmi Narayana Pooja | Special Days | Varies | Special worship dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Brahmotsavam | Various Dates | Annual celebrations with special rituals, decorations, and deity processions. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Special Vishnu worship with extended darshan and devotional ceremonies. |
Rama Navami | March–April | Special prayers and celebrations dedicated to Lord Rama. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Special Vishnu worship during the Tamil month of Purattasi. |
Navaratri | September–October | Special decorations and devotional programs. |
Adhyayana Utsavam | December–January | Recitation of Divya Prabandham hymns and traditional 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 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 (~60 km). Well connected by road from Kumbakonam and Thanjavur.
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📍 Saranatha Perumal Temple, Tirucherai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 612101
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The Chithirangudi Bird Sanctuary is immediately adjacent; other Thanjavur-district Divya Desams are within reach.
