A Divya Desam with a documented royal connection — the Chola king Sundara Chola, who ruled this region, is remembered in temple tradition as a devoted worshipper here.
A Divya Desam with a documented royal connection — the Chola king Sundara Chola, who ruled this region, is remembered in temple tradition as a devoted worshipper here.
Anbil has genuine historical significance beyond this temple alone, having been the ancestral village of Aditya Chola I's minister and a site referenced in Chola-era inscriptions and administrative records, lending this Divya Desam an unusually well-documented royal connection.
A Dravidian-style temple typical of the Trichy-district Kaveri delta, developed substantially during the period of Chola royal patronage this site is particularly associated with.
Local tradition holds that Sundara Chola, one of the notable Chola rulers, was a devoted worshipper at this temple, with royal patronage said to have coincided with visible improvements to the temple during his reign — a detail that gives this Divya Desam a closer documented link to Chola royalty than many others in the group.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Morning Darshan | 7:30 AM | 12:30 PM | Open | Morning worship and darshan available. |
Afternoon Break | 12:30 PM | 4:30 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed during afternoon hours. |
Evening Darshan | 4:30 PM | 8:00 PM | Open | Evening prayers and darshan available. |
Temple Closing | — | 8:00 PM | Closed | Final rituals conclude the day. |
Pooja | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Viswaroopa Pooja | 7:30 AM | Free | Morning opening worship with traditional prayers. |
Kalasanthi Pooja | Morning | Free | Morning offerings and devotional rituals. |
Uchikala Pooja | Noon | Free | Midday worship with naivedyam offerings. |
Sayarakshai Pooja | Evening | Free | Evening lamp ceremony and prayers. |
Ardha Jamam Pooja | Before Closing | Free | Final worship before temple closure. |
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 performed with traditional offerings. |
Tulasi Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Offering of sacred 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. |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Chakkara Pongal | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet rice preparation offered as prasadam. |
Puliyodarai | ₹30–₹60 | Traditional tamarind rice prasadam. |
Ven Pongal | ₹30–₹60 | Savory rice preparation offered during worship. |
Laddu | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet prasadam available on special occasions. |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred water distributed after darshan. |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Chakkara Pongal | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet rice preparation offered as prasadam. |
Puliyodarai | ₹30–₹60 | Traditional tamarind rice prasadam. |
Ven Pongal | ₹30–₹60 | Savory rice preparation offered during worship. |
Laddu | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet prasadam available on special occasions. |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred water distributed after darshan. |
Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli International Airport (~18 km). Well connected by road from Trichy city.
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📍 Sundararaja Perumal Temple, Anbil, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620102
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