Thiruvinnagar (Oppiliappan Koil)

🛕 Lord Vishnu | 📍 Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Ancient Temple Divya Desam Famous Temple Festival Special Temple

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 06:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Evening: 04:00 PM – 09:00 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March (pleasant weather) During festivals like Brahmotsavam

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

One of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu
Known for the unique tradition of salt-free offerings (Uppu illatha prasadham)
Believed that worship here removes sins and grants prosperity
Considered equal in importance to Tirupati Balaji Temple
Devotees pray for marriage and family well-being

🏛 Temple History

(Oppiliappan Koil) Thiruvinnagar Oppiliappan Koil is one of the most sacred 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple has a rich spiritual history rooted in ancient Hindu tradition and Vaishnavite belief. According to temple legend, the great sage Markandeya performed severe penance at this place, praying that Goddess Lakshmi should be born as his daughter. Pleased with his devotion, Goddess Lakshmi appeared as a baby girl under a sacred Tulasi plant, and the sage raised her as his own daughter, naming her Bhumi Devi.

🌼 Benefits of Visiting

Marriage Blessings

Devotees pray here for early and successful marriage. The divine wedding of the Lord is believed to remove obstacles in marriage.

Family Harmony

Worship brings peace, unity, and happiness in family life.

Prosperity & Wealth

The blessings of Bhoomidevi and Vishnu help in gaining financial stability and success.

Removal of Sins

It is believed that sincere prayers here help cleanse past karmas and bring spiritual upliftment.

Health & Mental Peace

The calm environment and divine energy help devotees attain inner peace and emotional strength.

Daily Poojas

Name	Time
Viswaroopa Darshan	06:00 AM
Kalasanthi Pooja	08:00 AM
Uchikala Pooja	12:00 PM
Sayaraksha Pooja	05:30 PM
Irandaam Kalam Pooja	07:00 PM
Ardha Jama Pooja	08:30 PM

🔱 Special Rituals

Uppu Illatha Naivedyam – Contact Temple
Thirukalyana Utsavam – Contact Temple
Tulasi Archana – Contact Temple
Saranagathi – Contact Temple
Brahmotsavam Festival Rituals – Contact Temple

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Visit early morning to avoid crowds
Try the unique salt-free prasadam
Combine visit with nearby temples in Kumbakonam
Festivals attract heavy rush, plan accordingly
Carry water and essentials during summer

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

Dress Code: Traditional attire is preferred

Photography: No

Prasad: Available

Prasad Details: Tamarind rice – mild, often without salt variation, Ven Pongal (without salt)

🧭 How to Reach

🚆 Railway: Kumbakonam Railway Station (7.00 km)

✈ Airport: Tiruchirappalli International Airport (95.00 km)

🚌 Bus Stand: Kumbakonam Bus Stand (6.00 km)