A Divya Desam near Kanchipuram believed to mark the site where Rama performed the last rites of Jatayu, the noble vulture-king who died defending Sita from Ravana in the Ramayana.
A Divya Desam near Kanchipuram believed to mark the site where Rama performed the last rites of Jatayu, the noble vulture-king who died defending Sita from Ravana in the Ramayana.
This temple, standing somewhat apart from the dense central Kanchipuram cluster, has its own distinct history as one of the Rama-specific Divya Desams, developed and maintained across the centuries following the Pallava and Chola periods common to the wider region.
A Dravidian-style temple typical of the Kanchipuram district, its founding legend giving it a distinct place among the smaller set of Divya Desams specifically dedicated to Rama rather than a general Vishnu or Krishna form.
In the Ramayana, Jatayu, the vulture-king, fought valiantly to stop Ravana from abducting Sita, ultimately dying from his wounds; Rama is believed to have found the dying Jatayu and performed his final rites at this site, treating him with the honour due to a father figure for his sacrifice.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temple Opening | 7:00 AM | — | Open | Temple opens with traditional Vaishnavite rituals. |
Morning Darshan | 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Open | Devotees can have darshan during morning hours. |
Midday Break | 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed for afternoon rituals. |
Evening Darshan | 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Open | Evening worship and darshan are conducted. |
Temple Closing | — | 7:00 PM | Closed | Final rituals conclude the day. |
Pooja | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Ushathkalam Pooja | 7:00 AM | Free | Morning opening worship with traditional Vaishnavite rituals. |
Kalasanthi Pooja | 8:00 AM | Free | Morning offering with flowers, prayers, and deeparadhana. |
Uchikala Pooja | 12:00 PM | Free | Midday worship with naivedyam offerings. |
Sayarakshai Pooja | 5:00 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony with devotional chants. |
Irandamkalam Pooja | 6:00 PM | Free | Evening rituals and offerings. |
Ardha Jama Pooja | 7:30 PM | Free | Final worship before temple closing. |
Darshan | Price | Waiting Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
General Darshan | Free | 10–20 minutes | Walk-in |
Special Darshan | ₹20 onwards | 5–10 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 ritual performed for Lord Vijayaraghava 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. |
Jatayu Special Pooja | Selected Days | Varies | Special prayers associated with the sacred Jatayu connection of the temple. |
Sankalp Pooja | On Request | Varies | Personalized prayers performed for devotees and families. |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Brahmotsavam | February–March (Masi) | Annual festival celebrated with special alankarams, processions, traditional rituals, and devotional programs. |
Rama Navami | March–April | Special celebrations dedicated to Lord Rama with poojas, recitations, and devotional activities. |
Pavitrotsavam | August–September | Temple purification festival featuring special rituals and prayers. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Important Vishnu festival with special darshan, chanting, and extended worship. |
Navaratri | September–October | Special decorations and devotional celebrations dedicated to the divine forms. |
Thiru Karthigai | November–December | Festival of lights celebrated with lamps and special temple rituals. |
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 (~85 km). A short drive from Kanchipuram city.
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📍 Vijayaraghava Perumal Temple, Thiruputkuzhi, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631605
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