Sri Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Thirukovilur

Sri Ulagalantha Perumal Temple is a Lord Vishnu temple in Thirukovilur in Villupuram district in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the 108 divya desams and the Lord Vishnu here was worshipped by Poigaialwar, Boothazhwar and Thirumangaialwar .

Tourist Guide

Parking Difficulty : Easy

Walking Needed : Less than 100 meters inside the temple

Time Needed : 20-30 minutes

Open Timings : 6.30 AM to 12:00 Noon and from 4.00 PM to 8.30 PM

Still Photography : Not Allowed inside the Inner Sanctum

Video Photography : Not Allowed inside the Inner Sanctum

Pilgrimage Guide

Moolavar : Trivikramar

Sthala Vruksham : Punnai

Theertham : Pennai River / Krishna and Sri Chakra Theertham

Traditional Name: Tirukovilur

Padal : Poigai Azhwar, Bhoodhathazhwar, Peyazhwar and Tirumangai Azhwar

Weather /Dress Guide and other Tips

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

Wear Traditional Dress. Cover yourself decently

Avoid Shoes

Location Guide

Nearest Railway Station : Tirukoilur Railway Station

Nearest Airport : Trichy Airport

Nearest National Highway : NH32

Nearest Landmark : Tirukoilur Bus Stan

The temple was built during 6-7th century AD during medieval Chola kings. It has received later contribution from Nayak kings and Krisha Deva Raya.

The temple Raja Gopuram is the third tallest after Srirangam and Thiruvannamalai temple.

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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