A historically significant Divya Desam in Villupuram district, traditionally regarded as the site where three of the earliest Alvar poet-saints — Poigai, Bhoothath, and Pey — are …
A historically significant Divya Desam in Villupuram district, traditionally regarded as the site where three of the earliest Alvar poet-saints — Poigai, Bhoothath, and Pey — are believed to have first met.
Tirukoyilur holds particular importance in the early history of the Alvar tradition, as the site associated with a foundational meeting among the first three Alvars, whose devotional compositions began the tradition that would eventually produce the full Naalayira Divya Prabandham.
A Dravidian-style temple of considerable historical significance, its Thrivikrama (cosmic three-step) dedication tied to Vishnu's Vamana avatar story, set within a town of particular importance to the earliest Alvar tradition.
Tradition holds that the three earliest Alvars — Poigai Alvar, Bhoothathalvar, and Peyalvar — sheltered together in a narrow space near this temple during a storm, an experience during which Vishnu is said to have miraculously appeared to them, marking a foundational moment in the devotional tradition that would produce the Naalayira Divya Prabandham.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temple opening | 5:30 AM | — | Open | Vishwaroopa Darshan begins |
Morning darshan | 5:30 AM | 12:30 PM | Open | Darshan pauses during scheduled poojas |
Midday Break | 12:30 PM | 4:00 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed |
Evening darshan | 4:00 PM | 8:30 PM | Open | Evening darshan with brief pooja intervals |
Temple closing | — | 8:30 PM | Closed | Daily closing time (thirukovalur.org) |
Aarti | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Vishwaroopa Seva | 5:30 AM | Free | Opening worship of Lord Thrivikrama |
Kalasanthi Pooja | 8:00 AM | Free | Morning pooja and alankaram |
Uchikala Pooja | 12:00 PM | Free | Midday worship and offerings |
Sayaraksha Pooja | 6:00 PM | Free | Evening Deeparadhana |
Ardha Jama Pooja | 8:00 PM | Free | Final worship before temple closes |
Darshan | Price | Waiting Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
General Darshan | Free | 15–45 min | Walk-in |
Special Darshan | ₹50–₹100 | 5–15 min | Temple Counter |
Archana Ticket | ₹50–₹150 | Immediate | Temple Counter |
Thirumanjanam Seva | ₹100 onwards | Slot Based | Temple Counter |
Seva | Time | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Archana | Throughout the day | ₹50–₹200 | Personal prayer offered in the devotee's name |
Thirumanjanam | Morning (Selected Days) | ₹300–₹1,000 | Sacred ceremonial bath of the deity |
Sahasranama Archana | Morning | ₹200–₹500 | Chanting of the thousand names of Lord Vishnu |
Tulasi Archana | Morning & Evening | ₹100–₹300 | Special worship with sacred Tulasi leaves |
Sudarshana Homam | By Booking | ₹1,500 onwards | Sacred fire ritual for protection and prosperity |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Panguni Brahmotsavam | March–April | The temple's grandest 15-day festival featuring Garuda Sevai, temple car procession, and grand utsavams. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Opening of the Paramapada Vasal with thousands of devotees participating in special darshan. |
Vaikasi Garuda Sevai | May–June | Grand procession of Lord Thrivikrama on Garuda Vahana attended by devotees from across the region. |
Pavitrotsavam | September–October | Annual purification festival with homams and elaborate Vedic rituals. |
Sri Rama Navami | March–April | Special celebrations for Lord Rama with processions and devotional recitations. |
Krishna Jayanthi | August–September | Special alankaram, Uriyadi festival, and cultural programs. |
Margazhi Adhyayana Utsavam | December–January | Pagal Pathu, Rapathu, Divya Prabandham recitations, and Vaishnava celebrations. (Temples of India) |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Puliyodarai | ₹30–₹60 | Traditional tamarind rice prasadam |
Sarkarai Pongal | ₹30–₹80 | Sweet rice prasadam |
Curd Rice | ₹30–₹60 | Blessed curd rice offering |
Laddu | ₹30–₹80 | Temple-prepared sweet prasadam |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred holy water with Tulasi |
Nearest airport: Puducherry or Chennai. Villupuram is the nearest major railway junction.
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📍 Thrivikrama Perumal Temple, Tirukoyilur, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu 605757
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