Sri Vidhya Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Mannargudi

Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu

Also Known As:

Dakshina Dwaraka

At the heart of Mannargudi, Sri Vidhya Rajagopalaswamy Temple offers a divine and uplifting ambience where devotees come together to seek blessings, peace, and guidance. This sacred shrine has been a beacon of faith for centuries, standing as a reminder of the community’s shared devotion and spiritual connection. From the moment one enters its premises, the calming chants, fragrant incense, and gentle temple bells create an atmosphere that soothes the soul. The temple is not only a place for prayer but also a centre for cultural gatherings, festivals, and traditional rituals that strengthen communal ties. Whether during quiet daily worship or grand celebrations, Sri Vidhya Rajagopalaswamy Temple continues to touch hearts and minds, making it one of the most cherished spiritual destinations in Mannargudi. It also proudly reflects the timeless traditions seen in many Ancient temples in Tamil Nadu.

Sri Vidhya Rajagopalaswamy Temple History and Significance

The Sri Vidhya Rajagopalaswamy Temple was first constructed by Kulothunga Chola I in the 10th century. The temple was later expanded by Chola Kings Rajaraja Chola III and Rajendra Chola III, and further by the Thanjavur Nayaks during the 16th century.

The temple has three inscriptions from these periods and mentions in religious texts. A granite wall surrounds the temple, enclosing all its shrines and seven of its nine bodies of water. The temple has a 192 ft rajagopuram, the temple's gateway tower.

Haridra Nadhi, the temple tank, is outside the temple complex and is considered one of the largest temple tanks in India. The place Mannargudi is termed Sri Rajathi Raja Chathurvedhi Mangalam, and the town started to grow around the temple.

Successive kings of the Chola empire and kings of Thanjavur Nayaks expanded the temple. The temple contains inscriptions of the Hoysala kings and some Vijayanagara grants, and many records of the later Nayaks and Marathas. The Thanjavur Nayaks made the temple their dynastic and primary shrine and made significant additions.

The current temple structure, hall of 1000 pillars, main gopuram, and the big compound wall around the temple were built by the king Vijayaraghava Nayak. The Nayaks were especially interested in music, which was promoted in both the temples.

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Sri Vidhya Rajagopalaswamy Temple Opening Time

Day	Timings
Monday	6:00 AM – 12:00 PM 4:00 PM – 9:05 PM
Tuesday	6:00 AM – 12:00 PM 4:00 PM – 9:05 PM
Wednesday	6:00 AM – 12:00 PM 4:00 PM – 9:05 PM
Thursday	6:00 AM – 12:00 PM 4:00 PM – 9:05 PM
Friday	6:00 AM – 12:00 PM 4:00 PM – 9:05 PM
Saturday	6:00 AM – 12:00 PM 4:00 PM – 9:05 PM
Sunday	6:00 AM – 12:00 PM 4:00 PM – 9:05 PM

Sri Vidhya Rajagopalaswamy Temple Pooja Timing

Pooja Name	Timings
Viswaroopa Pooja (kalyana avasaram)	06:00 AM to 06:30 AM IST
Thiruvanandal pooja	08:00 AM to 08:30 AM IST
Kalasandhi pooja	09:30 AM to 10:00 AM IST
Uchikkala Pooja	11:30 AM to 12:00 AM IST
Sayaraksha Pooja (Evening)	06:00 PM to 06:30 PM IST
Thiruvaradanam (Night Pooja)	07:30 PM to 08:00 PM IST
Ardhajama Pooja	08:45 PM to 09:00 PM IST

Sri Vidhya Rajagopalaswamy Temple Location Details

Sri Vidhya Rajagopalaswamy Temple is located in Mannargudi, Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu. The temple is well connected by road, rail, and air, making it easily accessible for devotees and tourists. Below are the location details.

Address

Gopalasamuthiram Sannathi Street,, 614001

04367-290017

How to Reach Sri Vidhya Rajagopalaswamy Temple

By Road:

Mannargudi is well-connected by road to major towns in Tamil Nadu. State Transport Buses and private taxis operate regularly.

By Train:

Nearest railway stations: Mannargudi Railway Station and Thanjavur Railway Station. From these stations, buses or taxis are available to Mannargudi.

By Air:

Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli International Airport. From the airport, you can take a taxi or bus to Mannargudi via connecting cities.

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Best time to visit (season/months):

The best time to visit is between October and March when the weather is pleasant. Avoid the monsoon season due to heavy rainfall.

Temple Facility

Bath Room Facility:

This temple is a famous Vaishnava temple. There are various facilities here for the convenience of the devotees, outside the temple there is a bathroom facility for the devotees coming from outside. It is very clean and well maintained. There are mens bathroom-3 and womens bathroom-3

Toilet Facility:

Govt of Tamilnadu Department of Tourism built Free Toilet and bathrooms for devotees and also free maintained Temple authorities

Thulabharam Facility:

This thulaparam is very special in this temple. Devotees who come to this temple pray for their perfect physical condition, children born from childlessness and many more prayers by offering weight by weight offerings to fulfill it.

Wheel Chair:

Near the office at the temple entrance there is a wheelchair facility for the disabled and elderly to have an easy darshan of Swami.

Drinking Water R.O.:

Purified drinking water facility for devotees is located opposite the temple office

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Sri Vidhya Rajagopalaswamy Temple Information Facilities and Accommodation

Temple Speciality

Others:

In this Temple Sri santhana gopalan parya on the hand all prarthanas are vicotory of the people life

Subshrines Details

SENAI MUTHALVAR SANNATHI:

BAADHUKAI HANUMAR SANNATHI:

BAADHUKAI HANUMAR SANNATHI

YOGA NARASHIMAR SANNATHI:

YOGA NARASHIMAR SANNATHI

UDAYAR SANNATHI:

UDAYAR SANNATHI

KULASEKARA ALWAR SANNATHI:

KULASEKARA ALWAR SANNATHI

NAMMAZHWAR SANNATHI:

NAMMAZHWAR SANNATHI

MANAVAZHA MAAMUNIGAL SANNATHI:

MANAVAZHA MAAMUNIGAL SANNATHI

CHAKARATHALWAR SANNATHI:

CHAKARATHALWAR SANNATHI

THIRUMANKAI ALWAR SANNATHI:

THIRUMANKAI ALWAR SANNATHI

HANUMAR SANNATHI:

HANUMAR SANNATHI

RAMAR SANNATHI:

RAMAR SANNATHI

VENKADAJALAPATHI SANNATHI:

VENKADAJALAPATHI SANNATHI

ANANDHA PADMANATHAN SANNATHI:

ANANDHA PADMANATHAN SANNATHI

KOORATHALWAR SANNATHI:

KOORATHALWAR SANNATHI

LAKSHMI NARASHIMAR SANNATHI:

LAKSHMI NARASHIMAR SANNATHI

MUDHAL ALWAR SANNATHI:

MUDHAL ALWAR SANNATHI

ANDAL SANNATHI:

ANDAL SANNATHI

The auspicious Garudalwar shrine:

The auspicious Garudalwar shrine

VENUGOPALASWAMY SANNATHI:

VENUGOPALASWAMY SANNATHI

Blessed Mother Sannathi:

Blessed Mother Sannathi

ARULMIGU RAJAGOPALASWAMY SANNATHI:

The deity of the temple is Sri Paramavasudevaperumal shrine.

1) other sannathis 22:

sub sannathi 22 12 azhvargal sannathi and Sri Nikamanthaka Sannathi and Sri Ramanujar sannathi and other non listed azwar sannathi

Temple Services

Donation:

இத்திருக்கோயில் மிகவும் சிறப்பு வாய்ந்த வைணவ திருக்கோயிலாகும். இத்திருக்கோயிலுக்கு வரும் வருகை தரும் பொதுமக்கள் மற்றும் சேவார்த்திகள் தங்களால் இயன்ற நன்கொடை வழங்குவர். இத்திருக்கோயிலில் யானை மற்றும் மாடுகள் வளர்க்கப்பட்டு வருவதால் முக்கிய நன்கொடையாக சேவார்த்திகள் 1. யானை பராமரிப்பு நன்கொடை 2. கோசாலை பராமரிப்பு நன்கொடை மற்றும் 3. ஸ்ரீ பெருமாள் தாயார் நன்கொடை போன்றவை வழங்குவார்கள் .

Temple Services:

Various specials are held around the mother shrine of this temple. Their details are as follows Perpetual worship command 2. Engagement 3. Marriage 4. Baby shower 5. Sashyapurthi 6. Tulaparam 7. ear boring

Immovable Property:

The demand, collection and balance register of this temple is being maintained. The listening register has the following species: 1. Homestead/Residential-372 persons 2. Building/Commercial-There are 7 people 3. Building/Residential - 9 persons are present 4. Nanjai- 281 people 5. Punjai - There are 340 people with a total of 1009 tenants. The management of the temple is going well based on the income from this.

Thiruppani:

1. Temple renovation has been calibrated and applied for administrative permission and technical approval. 2. It is informed that additional work site for construction of temple wedding hall has been handed over and the work is in progress.

Annadhanam:

Annadham launched by the govt and participated and publi also. one day annadhanam 2500 and kattalai 25 thousand rupees daily 100 perople are take noon meals

Tank Information

Ayyanar kulam-1:

Ayyanar kulam-1

Ayyanar kulam-2:

Ayyanar kulam-2

Kannambadi Ayyanar kulam:

Kannambadi Ayyanar kulam

Sreenevasa theertham:

Sreenevasa theertham

Sangu Theertham:

Sangu Theertham

Krishna theertham:

The adjoining Krishna Theertha pool of this temple is considered to be very special. As the last festival of Panguni Pramotsavam, this theppam is specially held on 26th day of Panguni month.

Haridranathi:

Haridranathi Holy tank was situated in front of the Temple. In every year panguni Rohin stars performed floatting festival

Sculpture Details

KULOTHUNGAN 1:

In this temple not letters in the stone but in Darbar hall (Ayeerankal mandapam) ancient yazhi was errected in pillars and walls

Aachuthapa Nayakar Sirpam:

Prominent persons of this temple Sri Achuthappa Nayakkar Sri Vijayaragava Nayakkar Sri Senpaka Lakshmi are considered to have played a major role in building the temple. Their kringal sculpture is on the way to the Perumal shrine.

Mural Details

In this temple not letters in the stone but in Darbar hall (Ayeerankal mandapam) ancient yazhi was errected in pillars and walls

Legends Beliefs

Legends and BeliefsPundarikakshan is believed to have appeared as Krishna to sages Gopillar and Gopralayar. The temple is called Dakshina Dvaraka (Southern Dvaraka) along with Guruvayoor by Hindus. It is considered first among the 108 Abhimana Kshethram of Vaishnavate tradition.
Deities and Sub Deities

Deities and Sub-DeitiesThe presiding deity is Rajagopalaswamy, a form of Lord Krishna. The image of the presiding deity is 156 inches tall and sported in a seated posture with his consorts Satyabhama and Rukmini on his sides. The utsava (festival deity) is a bronze figure from the Chola period.
Offerings

OfferingsThe temple priests perform the puja (rituals) every day, including festivals. The rituals are performed four times a day: Kalasanthi at 8:30 a.m., Uchikalam at 10:00 a.m., Sayarakshai at 6:00 p.m., and Ardha Jamam at 8:00 p.m. Each ritual comprises three steps: alangaram (decoration), neivethanam (food offering), and deepa aradanai (waving of lamps) for the presiding deity.
Architecture

ArchitectureThe temple has a large gopuram (gateway tower) facing east with a temple tank in the northeastern direction. The central shrine is located axial to the gateway and the flagpost and approached through a series of pillared halls. The temple complex has 16 gopurams, 7 prakarams, 24 shrines, seven mandapams, and nine sacred theerthams.The temple tank is called Haridra Nadhi, 1158 ft long and 837 ft broad, making it one of the largest temple tanks in India. The shrine of Sengamalathayar (also called Hemabhujavalli) is located in the second precinct around the sanctum. The temple has a thousand-pillared hall.
Festivals

FestivalsSix daily rituals and three yearly festivals are held at the temple. The chariot festival, celebrated during the Tamil month of Panguni (March–April), is the most prominent. Devotees pull a chariot round the streets of Mannargudi. Verses from the Nalayira Divya Prabandham are recited by a group of temple priests, and music made with nagasvaram and tavil is played.Other major festivals include Vaikunta Ekadashi during December–January, Navarathri during September–October, and the butter pot breaking ceremony (locally called uri adi).
Religious Practices

Religious PracticesThe temple rituals involve religious instructions in the Vedas read by priests and prostration by worshippers in front of the temple mast. There are weekly, monthly, and fortnightly rituals. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

FAQ's

Where is the Sri Vidhya Rajagopalaswamy Temple located?

The Sri Vidhya Rajagopalaswamy Temple is located in Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, India. Specifically, it is situated in the Tiruvarur district.

Which God is Sri Paravasutheva Peruma?

Sri Paravasutheva Peruma is a major Hindu deity.

What is the best time to visit Sri Vidhya Rajagopalaswamy Temple?

The best time to visit is between October and March when the weather is pleasant. Avoid the monsoon season due to heavy rainfall.

Why is Sri Vidhya Rajagopalaswamy Temple famous among tourists and devotees?

In this Temple Sri santhana gopalan parya on the hand all prarthanas are vicotory of the people life

How to reach Sri Vidhya Rajagopalaswamy Temple from near City or Town?

Nearest railway stations: Mannargudi Railway Station and Thanjavur Railway Station. From these stations, buses or taxis are available to Mannargudi. Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli International Airport. From the airport, you can take a taxi or bus to Mannargudi via connecting cities.