A Navathirupathi Divya Desam tied to the rescue of Kumudhavalli, sharing the widely recognised Srinivasa name found at the great Tirumala temple and elsewhere.
A Navathirupathi Divya Desam tied to the rescue of Kumudhavalli, sharing the widely recognised Srinivasa name found at the great Tirumala temple and elsewhere.
This temple is part of the Navathirupathi group's shared historical development along the Thamirabarani river valley, one of nine closely related shrines from the same general period.
A Dravidian-style temple typical of the Navathirupathi cluster, modest in scale relative to its far larger Srinivasa namesake at Tirumala, but complete in its own devotional right.
Local tradition ties this specific shrine to the rescue of Kumudhavalli, one of the varied individual legends found across the Navathirupathi group, each temple carrying its own distinct narrative within the shared cluster.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temple opening | 8:00 AM | — | Open | Daily opening with morning rituals |
Morning Darshan | 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Open | Morning worship and darshan |
Midday Break | 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed for rituals |
Evening Darshan | 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Open | Evening worship session |
Temple closing | — | 8:00 PM | Closed | Daily closing after evening rituals. (Wikipedia) |
Aarti | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Vishwaroopa Seva | 8:00 AM | Free | Early morning awakening ceremony of Lord Srinivasa Perumal |
Kalasanthi Pooja | 8:30 AM | Free | Morning worship with Vedic chanting |
Uchikala Pooja | 12:00 PM | Free | Midday Naivedyam and special prayers |
Sayaraksha Pooja | 6:00 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony with devotional chanting |
Ardha Jama Pooja | 8:00 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 Srinivasa 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 well-being |
Sankalp Pooja | By Booking | Varies | Personalized prayers performed by temple priests |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Vaikasi Garuda Sevai | May–June | The grand Nava Tirupati festival where all nine Divya Desam festival deities assemble on Garuda Vahanas along with Nammalvar, attracting thousands of devotees. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Special opening of Paramapada Vasal, Divya Prabandham recitations, and extended darshan for devotees. |
Brahmotsavam | May–June | Multi-day annual festival featuring daily processions, Vedic chanting, special alankarams, and temple rituals. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Sacred Saturdays dedicated to Lord Vishnu with elaborate poojas, Tulasi offerings, and increased pilgrim participation. |
Panguni Uthiram | March–April | Celebrated with Thirumanjanam, special processions, and festive worship ceremonies. |
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 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: Tuticorin Airport (~40 km). Well connected by road within Thoothukudi district.
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📍 Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Thirukkulandai, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu 627657
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