Uppiliappan Temple, Thirunageswaram, Kumbakonam
Uppiliappan Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located near Thirunageswaram near Kumbakonam in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This temple is glorified in the tamil canonical work by saint Azhwars and hence considered as one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu. The presiding deity is worshiped as Uppiliappan and his consort Lakshmi as Bhumi Devi.
As per legend, Lord Vishnu appeared in front of Sage Markandeya on a Tiruvonam star day seeking his daughter’s hand in marriage. The wedding took place on Aipasi Tiruvonam Star day. To celebrate this event, on, special poojas are performed on Tiruvonam Star day of every month with Aganda Deepam and Vaal deepam. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi graces devotees from these lamps. Devotees throng the temple at this time considering the darshan auspicious.
Daily Routine:
Viswaroopa Darshan | 6.00 AM |
| Thirupavai | 7.30 AM |
Thiruvaradhanam Nithyapadi Pooja | 8.30 AM |
| Uchi Kaala Pooja | 12.00 PM |
Nithyanu Santhanam | 7.30 PM |
| Thiruvaradhanam Nithyapadi Pooja | 8.30 PM |
Arthajama Pooja | 9.00 PM |
Pooja/Parihara details:
To get relieved from sins:
- Rendering chandhan, Kumkum and flowers to the Lord.
- Devoting Dhoopakal, Deepakal, vessels needed for pooja and Thirumanjanam (Bathing of the Lord), brass bell and silk clothing.
- Chanting “Thulasivanam”.
- In the tamil month of Panguni, on the day of Sravanam, performing the parihara as mentioned below would remove all the evil sins like murder, robery etc.
- Early in the morning taking bath in the temple pushkarani. Give alms (dhanam) to needy people. Choose any 5 Brahmins and treat them as the 5 forms of Oppiliappan (ie) as Ponnappan, Maniappan, Muthappan, Ennappan, Vinnagarappan. Then give them Sweet kheer(Payasam) and finally worship Oppiliappan in his Sannathi.
For Child boon:
Performing utsavam to Lord Oppiliappan is strongly believed to bless the couples yearning for child boon.
Pooja | INR Price | Timing |
Siravana Sudharsana Homam | 5000 | 06:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
| Swarna Puspa Archana | 500 | 08:30 AM |
Moolavar Thanga Kavasam | 8000. | 08:30 AM |
| Moolavar Thirumanjanam | 8000 | 10:30 AM |
Thirukalyanam | 2500 | 04:00 PM |
| Urchavar Thirumanjanam | 2000 | 09:00 AM |
Prathanai Karuda Sevai | 1500 | 05:30 PM |
| Thanga Ratha Ulla | 2000 | 06:00 PM |
Unjal Urchavam | 1000 | 07:00 PM |
| Kannadi Palliarai | 1000 | 07:30 PM |
Niranthara Nithyarathana Kattallai | 2000 | |
| Niranthara Nithya Annadhana Vaippu Nithi | 20000 | |
Niranthara Pasu Paramarippu Kattallai | 5000 | |
| One day Annadhanam | Weekdays: 2000 Fri, Sat & Sun: 3670 | |
Kattalai Archana (1 year) | 500 | |
| Boomidevi Marriage Anumathi | 10000 | |
Marriage Function | 1000 | |
| Take a Photo | 200 | |
Take a Video | 500 | |
| Kungumam for 1kg | 500 | |
Archana | 5 (with kumkum Rs.10) | |
| Sahasranama Archana | 100 (with kumkum Rs.105) |
Temple Timings:
6.00 AM to 1.00 PM
4.00 AM to 9.00 PM
Temple Address:
Arulmigu Oppliyappan Temple, Thirunageswaram – 612 204, Thanjavur District.
Temple Contact Details:
Phone: 0435-246 3385,246 3685
How to reach:
By Air:
The nearest airport to the temple is that of Trichy at a distance of 110 km.
By Rail:
The nearest railway station to the temple is Thirunageswaram. Kumbakonam railway station is at a distance of 6 km from the temple.
By Road:
Adequate buses are available from Kumbakonam which is connected to different parts of the state.
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