Sri Saranatha Perumal Temple, Thirucherai

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Sri Saranatha Perumal Temple is a Lord Vishnu temple in Thirucherai in Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the 108 divya desam, where Lord Vishnu was worshipped by Thirumangai Alwar.

Popularity Rating

★★★★★

Parking Difficulty : Easy

Walking Needed : Less than 100 meters inside the temple

Time Needed : 20-30 minutes

Open Timings : 5.00 AM to 12:00 Noon and from 4.00 PM to 8.00 PM

Still Photography : Not Allowed inside the Inner Sanctum

Video Photography : Not Allowed inside the Inner Sanctum

Moolavar : Thirumeninaathar / Sornamalai

Sthala Vruksham : Arasu /Punnai

Theertham : Bhagaveri River (Gundaaru)

Traditional Name: Thiruchuzhi

Padal : Sundarar

Tropical Climate for most part of the year. Wear Cotton (March-November)

Wear Traditional Dress. Cover yourself decently

Avoid Shoes

Nearest Railway Station : Kodai Road Railway Station

Nearest Airport : Madurai Airport

Nearest National Highway : NH32

Nearest Landmark : Kodai Market

There is also a presence of Markendaya and this is the only temple where Lord Vishnu stays with five of his consorts-Sridevi, Boodevi, Mahalakshmi, Saranayaki and Neeladevi.

How long does it take to complete the visit ?

It will take atleast 20 minutes.

Is it a must visit temple ?

Yes. It is one of the 108 divya desam, where Lord Vishnu was worshipped by Thirumangai Alwar.

How to reach here ?

The temple is on the route from Kumbakonam to Thiruvarur and the nearest railway station is Kumbakonam and the nearest airport is Trichy.

What are the temple timings ?

The temple is open from morning 6.00 AM to 11.00 AM and from evening 5.00 PM to 8.00 PM

How to contact this temple ?

0435-2468078 /2468001 /0-94441 04374

108 Divya Desam

This temple is one of the important Divya Desam in this earth known as Bhuloka Vaikuntam- abode of Vishnu on earth. Various Alwars have composed poems on Lord Vishnu – 6500 years back according to legends. Their composition of poems on Lord Vishnu temples all over India is known as Divya Prabandham which was compiled in 9th century.

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