Tirukannapuram Sowriraja Perumal Temple

🛕 Lord Vishnu | 📍 Tirukannapuram, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Ancient Temple Divya Desam

✔ Verified by Mandirvaas

📍 Open in Maps

⏰ Darshan

Morning: 06:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Evening: 04:30 PM – 08:30 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

November -march

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

This is one of the 108 Divya Desams and also part of the Pancha Krishna Kshetram. Lord Sowriraja Perumal is famous for the legend where He appeared with real hair (Sowri) to protect the honor of His devotee.

🏛 Temple History

The temple has ancient origins dating back to the Chola period. According to legend, a devotee promised flowers daily to the Lord but failed one day. To protect him, the Lord appeared with hair to prove the offering was genuine, earning the name “Sowriraja.”

🌼 Benefits of Visiting

Fulfillment of Wishes

Devotees believe prayers to Sowriraja Perumal fulfill sincere wishes.

Removal of Obstacles

Worshipping here helps remove life difficulties and challenges.

Divine Protection

The Lord is believed to protect devotees from negative influences.

Spiritual Growth

Darshan at this sacred Divya Desam temple grants spiritual upliftment.

Daily Poojas

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

🔱 Special Rituals

Archana / Name Pooja – Contact Temple
Hair (Sowri) Significance Ritual – Contact Temple
Thayar Archana – Contact Temple
Vaikunta Ekadasi Festival – Contact Temple

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Visit early morning for less crowd
Combine with nearby Divya Desam temples
Festivals can be crowded—plan accordingly
Carry essentials like water

🏢 Temple Authority

Temple Executive Officer

Executive Officer

📞 +91-4366 - 270 557, 99426 - 56580

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

Dress Code: Traditional attire preferred

Photography: No

Prasad: Available

Prasad Details: Puliyodarai, Curd Rice, Sweet Pongal

🧭 How to Reach

🚆 Railway: Nagapattinam Railway Station (25.00 km)

✈ Airport: Tiruchirappalli International Airport (150.00 km)

🚌 Bus Stand: Nagapattinam Bus Stand (24.00 km)