A Divya Desam in the Thirunangur cluster whose presiding deity name, meaning "the eternal lamp," gives this shrine an especially evocative identity even among its ten distinctivel…
A Divya Desam in the Thirunangur cluster whose presiding deity name, meaning "the eternal lamp," gives this shrine an especially evocative identity even among its ten distinctively named sibling mandirs.
This mandir shares the Thirunangur cluster's Alvar-era foundations and subsequent Chola-period development, one of eleven shrines that together represent an unusually concentrated wave of mandir-building in this specific corner of the Kaveri delta.
A Dravidian-style shrine consistent with the wider Thirunangur group, its name-derived association with eternal, unwavering light giving it a distinct symbolic register within the cluster.
The name Sashvatha Deepaya, meaning something close to "the eternal lamp," evokes the idea of unwavering, permanent illumination — a fitting metaphor within Vaishnava tradition for Vishnu's constant, protective presence, distinguishing this shrine's particular thematic identity among the Thirunangur group.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Morning Darshan | 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Open | Morning worship and darshan are available. |
Midday Break | 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Closed | Mandir remains closed during afternoon hours. |
Evening Darshan | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Open | Evening worship and darshan are available. |
Mandir Closing | — | 7:00 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 and devotional prayers. |
Sayarakshai Pooja | 5:00 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony and prayers. |
Ardha Jamam Pooja | 7:00 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 ceremony performed 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 |
|---|---|---|
Thirunangur Garuda Sevai | Thai Month (January–February) | Major annual celebration where the deities from the eleven Thirunangur Divya Desams participate in a grand Garuda procession. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Special Vishnu worship with extended darshan and devotional activities. |
Brahmotsavam | Various Dates | Annual celebrations with special rituals, decorations, and mandir ceremonies. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Special Vishnu prayers and offerings during the auspicious Tamil month. |
Krishna Janmashtami | August–September | Special decorations, devotional programs, and offerings. |
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 during special occasions. |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred water distributed after darshan. |
Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli or Puducherry. Sirkazhi and Mayiladuthurai are the nearest railway towns.
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📍 Thirumanimadakoil Mandir, Thirunangur, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu 609103
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The other ten Divya Desams of the Thirunangur cluster are all within the same small town.
