Kapisthalam (Krishnaranya Kshetram)

🛕 Lord Vishnu | 📍 Kapisthalam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Ancient Temple Divya Desam

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 07:00 PM – 12:00 PM
Evening: 05:00 PM – 07:30 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October – March

📸 Photography

Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Kapisthalam Gajendra Varadaraja Perumal Temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams, the sacred temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu that were praised by the Alvars in the Nalayira Divya Prabandham.
The temple is famous for the Gajendra Moksha legend. According to mythology, the elephant king Gajendra was attacked by a crocodile while bathing in a sacred pond. When he prayed to Lord Vishnu, the Lord immediately arrived on Garuda and rescued him, granting liberation. Because of this divine act, the deity...

🏛 Temple History

The temple is believed to be more than 1000 years old and was built during the reign of the Chola Dynasty. Later renovations were carried out by the Nayak Dynasty. Kapisthalam is also called Krishnaranya Kshetram, meaning the sacred forest associated with Lord Krishna. The temple is an important pilgrimage site for devotees seeking divine protection and liberation.

🌼 Benefits of Visiting

Protection from Dangers

Devotees believe worshipping Gajendra Varadaraja Perumal protects them from sudden dangers and problems.

Removal of Suffering

Prayers at this temple are believed to relieve devotees from difficulties and hardships.

Peace of Mind

Visiting the temple brings mental peace and spiritual happiness.

Divine Grace

Darshan at this sacred Divya Desam temple is believed to grant divine blessings and spiritual merit.

Family Harmony

Devotees seek blessings for happiness and unity in family life.

Daily Poojas

Name	Time
Suprabhatam	06:30 AM
Kalasanthi Pooja	08:00 AM
Uchikala Pooja	12:00 PM
Sayaraksha Pooja	05:30 PM
Ardha Jama Pooja	08:00 PM

🔱 Special Rituals

Gajendra Moksha Ritual – Contact Temple
Archana – Contact Temple
Thayar Archana – Contact Temple
Gajendra Moksha Festival – Contact Temple

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Visit early morning for peaceful darshan.
Plan visits to nearby Divya Desams around Kumbakonam.
Follow temple dress code.
Carry water during summer visits.

🏢 Temple Authority

Temple Executive Officer

Executive Officer

📞 04374 225434, 95850 85619

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

Dress Code: Traditional attire preferred

Photography: Yes

Prasad: Available

Prasad Details: Puliyodarai, Pongal, and Sweet Prasadam

🧭 How to Reach

🚆 Railway: Kumbakonam Railway Station (15.00 km)

✈ Airport: Tiruchirappalli International Airport (90.00 km)

🚌 Bus Stand: Kumbakonam Bus Stand (15.00 km)