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Virudhagireswarar Temple

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Also known as: big Temple

Deities

Moolavar (Main Deity)

Viruthagireeswarar

Pazhamalainathar

Ambal (Goddess)

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Timings

Opening Hours

06:00 AM to 12:00 PM03:30 PM to 09:00 PMIt opens at 6.00 AM and exits at 12.00 PM and reopens at 3.30 PM and closes at 9.00 PM.

Pooja Timings

  • Kalasandhi pooja

    07:30 AM to 09:00 AM IST

  • Uchikkala Pooja (Uchikala Puja will be held from 11.30 am to 12.00 pm)

    11:30 AM to 12:00 PM IST

  • Sayaraksha Pooja (Evening) (Sayaratsai Puja will be held from 05.15 pm to 6.15 pm)

    05:15 PM to 06:15 PM IST

  • Ardhajama Pooja (Arthajama puja will be held from 08.30 pm to 9.00 pm)

    08:30 PM to 09:00 PM IST

Address & Contact

Address

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Village: Vridhachalam

Phone

7402426669

Historical Information

Padal Pettrathu

Saiva Nalvar

Sthala Virutcham

Vanni

Vimana Type

Other Vimanam

Sanctorum Shape

Square Shape

King's Period

Others

Temple Specialty

Purathanam: The Vanni tree is 1700 year old, say researchers. Sundarar passed through this place without singing the glory of the Lord. He was stopped by the Lord, made him sing and gifted 12,000 gold coins, placed it in Manimutha River and directed him to collect it from the temple tank in Tiruvarur, according to sthalapurana.

Services

  • Temple Services

    Public donation Donation of food Payment services Eternal anointing

  • Donation

    Donation : Cash (in Indian and foreign currencies), money orders, postal orders, ATM, net banking services, checks or demand drafts, debit / credit cards, all kinds of donations and donated items are accepted. This donation amount is used for the daily management of the temple, catering to the needs of the devotees and providing medical services to the poor.

  • Annadhanam

    The Best Donation is Food Donation one Who Gives food,gives Life. The Annadanam scheme, which was started in 2002 On August 15 at the Virudhagireeswarar Temple. Every day nearly 50 persons will be served meals at this temple by noon. One day annadhanam will be Provided for Rs.2000/- Those who want to give alms There is income tax exemption (80G) for those who donate alms. Those who wish to donate for the charity can do so through the Annadhanam Bank Account No. 108801000015489 Bank Branch Indian Overseas Bank, Vriddhachalam.

Facilities

  • Free Footwear Stand

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  • Tank

    Near by Palakkarai

  • Wheel Chair

    Temple office

  • Conduct of Marriage

    Marriages are held in the Ambal shrine of this temple

  • Vehicle Parking

    Located near Theradi

  • Bath Room Facility

    There are 5 bathrooms and 5 toilets for the convenience of the devotees.

  • Drinking Water R.O.

    1 Purified drinking water facility has been established in the East Rajagopuram area for the devotees in this temple.

  • Wooden Chariot

    The chariot festival will be held at the Masi Maga Festival

Tank Information

Amman kulam: -

Sub-shrines

Alathu Vinayagar Sannthi

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