A Divya Desam in Kanyakumari district traditionally believed to have been constructed by Kulashekara Alvar, one of the twelve Alvar poet-saints and himself a former king.
A Divya Desam in Kanyakumari district traditionally believed to have been constructed by Kulashekara Alvar, one of the twelve Alvar poet-saints and himself a former king.
The temple's construction is attributed in tradition directly to Kulashekara Alvar following ritual bathing, giving this shrine a documented connection to one of the most historically significant Alvar figures, who is also credited with substantial devotional literary works.
A temple showing the blended Tamil-Kerala architectural character typical of the Kanyakumari border region, consistent with its neighbour Thiruvattaru.
Kulashekara Alvar, one of the twelve Alvar saints and a former ruler before adopting a devotional life, is credited with building this temple after undertaking ritual bathing — directly tying this specific shrine to the biography of one of Vaishnavism's most historically documented poet-saints.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temple opening | 4:00 AM | — | Open | Daily opening with early morning rituals |
Morning Darshan | 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Open | Morning worship and darshan |
Midday Break | 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed for temple rituals |
Evening Darshan | 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Open | Evening worship session |
Temple closing | — | 8:00 PM | Closed | Daily closing after the final pooja. (HR-CE) |
Aarti | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Usha Pooja | 5:30 AM | Free | Early morning worship and awakening ceremony of Lord Thiruvalmarbhan Perumal |
Kalasanthi Pooja | 8:00 AM | Free | Morning worship with Vedic chanting |
Uchikala Pooja | 10:00 AM | Free | Midday offering and Maha Deeparadhana |
Sayaraksha Pooja | 6:30 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony with devotional chanting |
Ardha Jama Pooja | 7:45 PM | Free | Final worship before temple closing. (HR-CE) |
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 Thiruvalmarbhan Perumal |
Vishnu Sahasranama Archana | Morning & Evening | ₹100 onwards | Chanting of the thousand names of Lord Vishnu |
Tulasi Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Special worship with sacred Tulasi leaves |
Paal Payasam Seva | By Booking | Varies | Sweet milk offering presented to the Lord for divine blessings |
Sankalp Pooja | By Booking | Varies | Personalized prayers performed by temple priests |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Panguni Brahmotsavam | March–April | The temple's grand annual celebration featuring majestic processions, Vahana Sevas, Vedic chanting, and elaborate floral decorations. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Grand observance with the opening of Paramapada Vasal, Divya Prabandham recitations, and extended darshan for devotees. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Sacred Saturdays dedicated to Lord Vishnu with special alankarams, Tulasi offerings, and devotional gatherings. |
Krishna Janmashtami | August–September | Celebrated with devotional music, bhajans, special decorations, and distribution of prasadam. |
Rama Navami | March–April | Special recitation of the Ramayana, Vishnu Sahasranama chanting, and festive worship dedicated to Lord Rama. |
Deepavali | October–November | Temple illuminated with lamps, special poojas, and festive celebrations attended by devotees from across the region. |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Chakkara Pongal | ₹40–₹80 | Traditional sweet rice prasadam |
Puliyodarai | ₹30–₹60 | Tamarind rice offered to devotees |
Ven Pongal | ₹30–₹60 | Savory rice prasadam prepared for daily worship |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred holy water blessed during worship |
Appam | ₹30–₹60 | Traditional sweet offering prepared on special occasions |
Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (~55 km). Nagercoil is the nearest major railway town.
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