A Divya Desam near Sirkazhi, twinned in local tradition with the neighbouring Thirunagari shrine, together regarded as a paired set within the wider Divya Desam network.
A Divya Desam near Sirkazhi, twinned in local tradition with the neighbouring Thirunagari shrine, together regarded as a paired set within the wider Divya Desam network.
This temple shares the broader Chola-era historical development typical of the Mayiladuthurai-Sirkazhi region, closely linked in tradition to its neighbouring twin shrine at Thirunagari.
A Dravidian-style temple typical of the region, its twinned relationship with the nearby Thirunagari shrine giving it a distinctive paired-temple context within the wider Divya Desam network.
Thiruvali and its twin shrine at Thirunagari are traditionally regarded together as a linked pair, a pattern found at a small number of other Divya Desam locations where two closely related temples share a common devotional and historical thread.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temple opening | 8:00 AM | — | Open | Daily opening with morning rituals |
Morning Darshan | 8:00 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 | 7:30 PM | Open | Evening worship session |
Temple closing | — | 7:30 PM | Closed | Daily closing after the final pooja. (Wikipedia) |
Aarti | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Vishwaroopa Seva | 8:00 AM | Free | Early morning awakening ceremony of Lord Vaitha Maanidhi Perumal |
Kalasanthi Pooja | 10:00 AM | Free | Morning worship with Vedic chanting |
Uchikala Pooja | 12:00 PM | Free | Midday Naivedyam and special prayers |
Sayaraksha Pooja | 5:00 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony with devotional chanting |
Ardha Jama Pooja | 7:00 PM | Free | Final worship before temple closing. (Wikipedia) |
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 Vaitha Maanidhi Perumal |
Vishnu Sahasranama Archana | Morning & Evening | ₹100 onwards | Chanting of the thousand names of Lord Vishnu |
Tulasi Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Worship with sacred Tulasi leaves |
Sudarshana Homam | By Booking | Varies | Sacred fire ritual for protection, prosperity, and spiritual well-being |
Sankalp Pooja | By Booking | Varies | Personalized prayers performed by temple priests |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Thai Garuda Sevai | January–February | The grand Thirunangur festival where the festival deities of the eleven Divya Desam temples assemble on Garuda Vahanas along with Thirumangai Alvar. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Grand celebration featuring Paramapada Vasal opening, Divya Prabandham recitations, and extended darshan. |
Brahmotsavam | April–May | Multi-day annual festival with Garuda Sevai, temple processions, Vedic chanting, and elaborate alankarams. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Sacred Saturdays dedicated to Lord Vishnu with special poojas, Tulasi offerings, and devotional gatherings. |
Panguni Uthiram | March–April | Celebrated with Thirumanjanam, festive processions, and special worship ceremonies. |
Krishna Janmashtami | August–September | Special decorations, devotional music, bhajans, and prasadam distribution in honor of Lord Krishna. (Wikipedia) |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Sarkarai Pongal | ₹30–₹60 | Sweet rice prasadam |
Puliyodarai | ₹30–₹60 | Tamarind rice prasadam |
Ven Pongal | ₹30–₹60 | Traditional savory rice offering |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred holy water with Tulasi |
Laddu | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet prasadam available during festivals |
Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli or Puducherry. Sirkazhi railway station is the nearest railhead.
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