A Divya Desam near Sirkazhi with a distinctive legend involving Brahma, the creator deity, and a herd of cattle — one of several mandirs in this region whose founding stories weav…
A Divya Desam near Sirkazhi with a distinctive legend involving Brahma, the creator deity, and a herd of cattle — one of several mandirs in this region whose founding stories weave together different figures from the wider Hindu pantheon.
The mandir's history follows the pattern typical of the Kaveri-delta Divya Desams in the wider Mayiladuthurai district, developed during the Chola period and maintained through subsequent centuries.
A Dravidian-style mandir typical of the region, its specific legend involving Brahma giving it a distinct place among the Divya Desams whose founding stories draw in deities beyond Vishnu alone.
According to local tradition, Brahma the creator deity is said to have driven away cattle belonging to sages performing austerities near this site, an episode that became woven into the mandir's founding narrative and its connection to Vishnu's intervention on the sages' behalf.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Morning Darshan | 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Open | Morning worship and darshan are available. |
Midday Break | 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Closed | Mandir remains closed during afternoon hours. |
Evening Darshan | 4:00 PM | 8:30 PM | Open | Evening worship and darshan are available. |
Mandir Closing | — | 8:30 PM | Closed | Final rituals conclude the day. |
Pooja | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Ushathkalam Pooja | 8:00 AM | Free | Morning opening worship with traditional rituals. |
Kalasanthi Pooja | 10:00 AM | Free | Morning offerings with prayers and deeparadhana. |
Sayarakshai Pooja | 5:00 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony and devotional prayers. |
Ardha Jamam Pooja | 8:00 PM | Free | Final worship before mandir closing. |
Darshan | Price | Waiting Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
General Darshan | Free | 10–20 minutes | Walk-in |
Special Darshan | ₹20 onwards | 5–10 minutes | Mandir Counter |
Archana | ₹50 onwards | Immediate | Mandir Counter |
Special Sevas | Varies | Advance Booking | Mandir Office |
Seva | Time | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Thirumanjanam | Morning | ₹500 onwards | Sacred bathing ritual with traditional offerings. |
Vishnu Sahasranama Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Recitation of Lord Vishnu’s names with devotional prayers. |
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 devotees and families. |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Brahmotsavam | Vaikasi (May–June) | Annual festival with special poojas, decorations, and deity processions. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | Margazhi (December–January) | Special Vishnu worship with devotional programs and extended darshan. |
Garuda Sevai | Thai Month (January–February) | Festival procession featuring the deity on Garuda vahana. |
Sri Rama Utsavam | Chithirai (April–May) | Special celebrations with prayers and rituals. |
Andal Utsavam | Aadi (July–August) | Devotional celebrations dedicated to Andal. |
Thirumangai Alwar & Deepa Utsavam | Karthigai (November–December) | Traditional devotional events and lamp celebrations. |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Chakkara Pongal | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet rice preparation offered as prasadam. |
Puliyodarai | ₹30–₹60 | Traditional tamarind rice prasadam. |
Ven Pongal | ₹30–₹60 | Savory rice preparation offered during worship. |
Laddu | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet prasadam available on special occasions. |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred water distributed after darshan. |
Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli or Puducherry. Sirkazhi railway station is the nearest railhead.
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