A significant Divya Desam on the banks of the Thamirabarani river, lending its name to the town of Srivaikuntam, tied to Vishnu's Matsya (fish) avatar and the recovery of the Vedas.
A significant Divya Desam on the banks of the Thamirabarani river, lending its name to the town of Srivaikuntam, tied to Vishnu's Matsya (fish) avatar and the recovery of the Vedas.
The temple has substantial historical significance within Thoothukudi district, with the surrounding town taking its name directly from this shrine, reflecting its deep and longstanding importance to the region's Vaishnava tradition.
A Dravidian-style temple of considerable scale, situated on the banks of the Thamirabarani river, one of the more architecturally significant Divya Desams in this southern Tamil Nadu cluster.
The temple's legend ties to the Matsya avatar, in which Vishnu took fish form to retrieve the sacred Vedas from a demon and return them to safety — a foundational episode in Vishnu's avatar mythology, specifically commemorated at this riverside Thoothukudi shrine.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temple opening | 7:30 AM | — | Open | Daily opening with morning rituals |
Morning Darshan | 7:30 AM | 12:00 PM | Open | Morning worship and darshan |
Midday Break | 12:00 PM | 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. |
Aarti | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Vishwaroopa Pooja | 7:30 AM | Free | Early morning awakening ceremony of Lord Vaikuntanatha Perumal (Kallapiran) |
Kalasanthi Pooja | 8:00 AM | Free | Morning worship with Vedic chanting |
Uchikala Pooja | 11:00 AM | Free | Midday offering and Maha Deeparadhana |
Sayaraksha Pooja | 6:30 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony with devotional chanting |
Palliyarai (Ardha Jama) Pooja | 7:45 PM | Free |
Final worship before temple closing.
Darshan | Price | Waiting Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
General Darshan | Free | 15–30 min | Walk-in |
Special Darshan | ₹10 onwards | 5–15 min | Temple Counter |
Archana | ₹100 onwards | Immediate | Temple Counter |
Special Sevas | Varies | Advance Booking | Temple Office |
Seva | Time | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Thirumanjanam | Morning | ₹500 onwards | Sacred ceremonial bathing of Lord Vaikuntanatha 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 |
Garuda Seva Sponsorship | Festival Days | Varies | Devotees can participate in the famous Garuda Sevai celebrations |
Sankalp Pooja | By Booking | Varies | Personalized prayers performed by temple priests |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Vaikasi Garuda Sevai (Navatirupati Garuda Sevai) | May–June | The temple's grandest festival where the utsava deities from all nine Navatirupati temples assemble on Garuda Vahanas along with Nammalvar. Thousands of devotees gather for this spectacular event. |
Brahmotsavam | April–May | Multi-day annual festival featuring majestic processions, Vahana Sevas, Vedic chanting, and elaborate temple rituals. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Opening of the 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 | Special decorations, bhajans, devotional music, and prasadam distribution in honor of Lord Krishna. |
Nammalvar Utsavam | May–June | Special recitation of the Divya Prabandham, processions, and Vaishnavite rituals celebrating Saint Nammalvar. |
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 |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred holy water blessed during worship |
Laddu | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet prasadam distributed on special occasions |
Nearest airport: Tuticorin Airport (~30 km). Well connected by road within Thoothukudi district.
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📍 Vaikuntanatha Perumal Temple, Srivaikuntam, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu 628619
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The Navathirupathi cluster of nine Divya Desams and the Thamirabarani riverbanks are both nearby.
