Another of the five Panchakanna Kshetrams, distinguished by its depiction of Vishnu with silky, flowing hair — a rare iconographic detail among Divya Desam images.
Another of the five Panchakanna Kshetrams, distinguished by its depiction of Vishnu with silky, flowing hair — a rare iconographic detail among Divya Desam images.
The temple shares the broader historical pattern of Chola-era development typical of the Kaveri-delta Divya Desams, situated near the coastal Nagapattinam region with its own distinct layer of maritime and trading history.
A Dravidian-style temple typical of the coastal Thanjavur-Nagapattinam belt, notable primarily for the specific iconographic treatment of its main deity image.
The presiding deity here is depicted with unusually detailed, flowing hair, a distinctive artistic choice among Divya Desam images, and the temple carries associated legends tying this specific depiction to devotional stories from the Panchakanna group.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Morning Darshan | 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Open | Morning darshan and rituals are available. |
Afternoon Break | 12:00 PM | 4:30 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed during afternoon hours. |
Evening Darshan | 4:30 PM | 9:00 PM | Open | Evening darshan and rituals are conducted. |
Temple Closing | — | 9:00 PM | Closed | Final rituals conclude the day. |
Pooja | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Suprabhata Pooja | 7:00 AM | Free | Morning opening prayers and rituals. |
Viswaroopa Pooja | 7:30 AM | Free | First darshan ceremony after opening. |
Kalasanthi Pooja | 9:30 AM | Free | Morning worship with offerings. |
Uchikala Pooja | 12:00 PM | Free | Midday worship and naivedyam. |
Thiruvaradhanam | 7:00 PM | Free | Evening worship ceremony. |
Rakaala Pooja | 8:00 PM | Free | Night worship rituals. |
Ardha Jamam Pooja | 9:00 PM | Free | Final pooja before 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 arrangements with flowers and ornaments. |
Sankalp Pooja | On Request | Varies | Personalized prayers performed for devotees and families. |
Special Nivedyam | Festival Days | Varies | Traditional food offerings prepared during special occasions. |
Muniyodharam Pongal Offering | Special Offering | Varies | Traditional night offering prepared as temple prasadam. |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Vaikasi Brahmotsavam | May–June | Major annual festival with processions, rituals, and celebrations. |
Masi Magam Festival | February–March | Important festival with sacred water rituals and special ceremonies. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Special Vishnu worship with extended darshan and devotional programs. |
Margazhi Adhyayana Utsavam | December–January | Recitation of Divya Prabandham hymns and traditional celebrations. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Special Vishnu prayers and offerings. |
Panguni Uthiram | March–April | Special celebrations and temple rituals. |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Muniyodharam Pongal | ₹50–₹100 | Special traditional pongal offering associated with the temple. |
Chakkara Pongal | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet rice preparation offered during worship. |
Puliyodarai | ₹30–₹60 | Traditional tamarind rice prasadam. |
Ven Pongal | ₹30–₹60 | Savory rice preparation offered traditionally. |
Laddu | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet prasadam available on special occasions. |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred water distributed after darshan. |
Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli International Airport (~90 km). Nagapattinam town is a short drive away.
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📍 Sowriraja Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu 611001
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