Tirukannapuram Sowriraja Perumal Temple

🛕 Lord Vishnu | 📍 Tirukannapuram, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Ancient Temple Divya Desam

✔ Verified by Mandirvaas

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⏰ 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.

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Daily Poojas

Regular temple worship schedule

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

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Special Rituals

Sacred offerings and temple rituals

Archana / Name Pooja

Personal prayers offered to Sowriraja Perumal for blessings and wish fulfillment.

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Hair (Sowri) Significance Ritual

The deity is uniquely worshipped with hair (Sowri), symbolizing divine grace and truth.

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Thayar Archana

Special worship offered to Kannapura Nayaki Thayar for prosperity and family well-being.

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Vaikunta Ekadasi Festival

Grand celebrations conducted during Vaikunta Ekadasi.

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🎉 Temple Festivals

No festivals available.

🧭 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

🚍 How to Reach

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Railway Station

Nagapattinam Railway Station • 25.00 km

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Airport

Tiruchirappalli International Airport • 150.00 km

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Bus Stand

Nagapattinam Bus Stand • 24.00 km

🏢 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

Tirukannapuram Sowriraja Perumal Temple Gallery

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