A Navathirupathi Divya Desam associated with Kubera, the Hindu god of wealth, adding a distinctive thread to the varied legends found across this nine-temple cluster.
A Navathirupathi Divya Desam associated with Kubera, the Hindu god of wealth, adding a distinctive thread to the varied legends found across this nine-temple cluster.
This temple shares the Navathirupathi group's broad historical development, one of the nine closely related shrines built up along the Thamirabarani river valley during the same general period.
A Dravidian-style temple typical of the Navathirupathi cluster, its Kubera association giving it a distinct devotional thread among the group's varied individual legends.
Local tradition ties this shrine to Kubera, the god of wealth, one of the more unusual pantheon connections found within the Navathirupathi group, most of whose other temples are linked to sages, kings, or specific mythological episodes rather than this particular deity.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temple opening | 7:00 AM | — | Open | Daily opening with morning rituals |
Morning Darshan | 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Open | Morning worship and darshan |
Midday Break | 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed for rituals |
Evening Darshan | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Open | Evening worship session |
Temple closing | — | 8:00 PM | Closed | Daily closing after the final pooja. (HRCE) |
Aarti | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Vishwaroopa Seva | 8:00 AM | Free | Early morning awakening ceremony of Lord Vaithamanithi 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 | 6:00 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony with devotional chanting |
Palliyarai Pooja | 7:30 PM | Free | Final worship before temple closing. (HRCE) |
Darshan | Price | Waiting Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
General Darshan | Free | 10–20 min | Walk-in |
Special Darshan | ₹10 | Minimal | Temple Counter |
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 Vaithamanithi 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 well-being |
Sankalp Pooja | By Booking | Varies | Personalized prayers performed by temple priests |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Vaikasi Garuda Sevai | May–June | The most significant Nava Tirupati festival, where all nine Divya Desam deities assemble on Garuda Vahanas with Nammalvar, drawing thousands of devotees. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Grand celebration with Paramapada Vasal opening, Divya Prabandham recitations, and extended darshan. |
Brahmotsavam | May–June | Multi-day annual festival featuring grand processions, Vedic chanting, elaborate alankarams, and temple rituals. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Sacred Saturdays observed with special Vishnu worship, Tulasi offerings, and increased pilgrim participation. |
Panguni Uthiram | March–April | Celebrated with Thirumanjanam, festive processions, and special worship ceremonies. |
Krishna Janmashtami | August–September | Special decorations, devotional music, bhajans, and distribution of prasadam in honor of Lord Krishna. (https://www.oneindia.com/) |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Sarkarai Pongal | ₹30–₹60 | Sweet rice prasadam |
Puliyodarai | ₹30–₹60 | Tamarind rice offered to devotees |
Curd Rice | ₹30–₹60 | Traditional South Indian prasadam |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred holy water with Tulasi |
Chakkarai Pongal | ₹40–₹80 | Festival sweet offering |
Nearest airport: Tuticorin Airport (~35 km). Well connected by road within Thoothukudi district.
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📍 Vaithamanithi Perumal Temple, Thirukkolur, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu 627657
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