A Divya Desam in the district town of Thiruvallur, dedicated to Vishnu in his Vaidya ("physician") Veeraraghava form, connected to a legend of a sage's devotion being tested.
A Divya Desam in the district town of Thiruvallur, dedicated to Vishnu in his Vaidya ("physician") Veeraraghava form, connected to a legend of a sage's devotion being tested.
This temple lends its name to the wider Thiruvallur district itself, reflecting its longstanding historical and religious significance in this part of the Chennai metropolitan region, developed across the Pallava and Chola periods.
A Dravidian-style temple typical of the region, its Vaidya (physician) dedication giving it a distinctive healing-focused devotional identity among the wider Divya Desam tradition.
Local tradition holds that Vishnu tested the devotion of a sage at this site before revealing himself in his healing Vaidya form, an episode that gives this temple its specific medical and restorative devotional association, distinct from most other Divya Desams.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temple Opening | 6:00 AM | — | Open | Temple opens with traditional morning rituals. |
Morning Darshan | 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Open | Devotees can participate in morning darshan and poojas. |
Midday Break | 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed for afternoon rituals. |
Evening Darshan | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Open | Evening worship and deeparadhana are conducted. |
Temple Closing | — | 8:00 PM | Closed | Final rituals conclude the day. |
Pooja | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Viswaroopa Darshan | 5:30 AM | Free | First morning darshan after opening the sanctum. |
Kalasanthi Pooja | 6:00 AM | Free | Morning worship with traditional Vaishnavite rituals. |
Uchikala Pooja | 11:00 AM | Free | Midday offering with naivedyam and prayers. |
Sayarakshai Pooja | 6:00 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony with devotional chants. |
Ardha Jama Pooja | 7:30 PM | Free | Final worship before temple closing. |
Darshan | Price | Waiting Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
General Darshan | Free | 15–30 minutes | Walk-in |
Special Darshan | ₹20 onwards | 5–15 minutes | Temple Counter |
Archana | ₹50 onwards | Immediate | Temple Counter |
Special Sevas | Varies | Advance Booking | Temple Office |
Seva | Time | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Thirumanjanam | Morning | ₹500 onwards | Sacred bathing ceremony performed for Lord Vaidya Veeraraghava Perumal. |
Vishnu Sahasranama Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Recitation of Lord Vishnu’s thousand names with devotional offerings. |
Tulasi Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Offering of sacred Tulasi leaves during worship. |
Special Alankaram | Festival Days | Varies | Decorative worship with flowers and traditional ornaments. |
Sankalp Pooja | On Request | Varies | Personalized prayers performed for health, prosperity, and family welfare. |
Amavasya Special Pooja | New Moon Days | Varies | Special worship performed during Amavasya when many devotees visit the temple. |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Chithirai Brahmotsavam | April–May | Grand annual festival with special poojas, deity processions, traditional music, and temple celebrations. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Important Vishnu festival celebrated with special darshan, devotional chanting, and extended worship. |
Thai Amavasya | January–February | One of the significant days for devotees seeking blessings and relief from difficulties. |
Panguni Uthiram | March–April | Celebrated with special rituals, decorations, and devotional activities. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Special Vishnu worship with elaborate alankarams and increased devotee participation. |
Krishna Janmashtami | August–September | Devotional programs, special decorations, and offerings celebrating Lord Krishna. |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Chakkara Pongal | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet rice preparation offered during worship. |
Puliyodarai | ₹30–₹60 | Traditional tamarind rice prasadam. |
Ven Pongal | ₹30–₹60 | Savory rice offering prepared traditionally. |
Laddu | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet prasadam available during festivals. |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred water distributed after darshan. |
Nearest airport: Chennai International Airport (~40 km). Thiruvallur has its own railway station on the Chennai suburban network.
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