108 Divya Desams
Sacred Vishnu Temples Glorified by the Alvars
Divya Desams are Vishnu temples celebrated in the Tamil Divya Prabandham. This page targets the complete 108-temple tradition while linking only to profiles currently available on Temples.bio.
"A sacred route becomes easier when names, places and purpose are clear."
📖 What are 108 Divya Desams?
Divya Desams are Vishnu temples celebrated in the Tamil Divya Prabandham. This page targets the complete 108-temple tradition while linking only to profiles currently available on Temples.bio.
🕉️ Divine Significance
- • This cluster has one clear pilgrimage intent and should be treated separately from the general temple listing page.
- • The complete names and locations help devotees compare temples before planning darshan.
- • Temple profile cards below link only to detailed pages currently available on Temples.bio.
✨ Spiritual Benefits
"A sacred route becomes easier when names, places and purpose are clear."
108 Divya Desams Names and Locations
Total Shrines
108 Divya Desams
Tradition
Sri Vaishnavism and Alvar hymns
Largest Region
Tamil Nadu has most Divya Desams
Major Festivals
Vaikunta Ekadashi and Brahmotsavam
108 Divya Desams List
This is the canonical names list for the sacred cluster. Temple profile cards are shown separately when detailed Temples.bio pages are available.
- Srirangam
- Tirumala
- Kanchipuram Varadaraja Perumal
- Melkote Cheluvanarayana
- Badrinath
- Thiruvallikeni
- Kumbakonam Sarangapani
- Thirukannapuram
- Oppiliappan Koil
- Thirunaraiyur Nachiyar Koil
- Thiruvellarai
- Thiruputkuzhi
- Thiruneermalai
- Thirukoshtiyur
- Thirumeyyam
- Thirukkurungudi
- Srivilliputhur
- Azhagar Kovil
- Thiruchitrakoodam
- Thiruvananthapuram Padmanabhaswamy
📊 Compare 108 Divya Desams
Location, state, darshan timings and the nearest railhead for temple profiles currently available on Temples.bio.
| # | Temple | Location | State | Darshan timings | Nearest railway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple | Srirangam, Trichy, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | {"note": "Viswaroopa Darshan (Standing deity) at 6 AM is most auspici… | Tiruchirappalli Railway Station (8 km) |
| 2 | Tirumala Venkateswara Temple | Tirumala, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh | {"note": "Wait time varies enormously: free darshan 18–30+ hours. Pai… | Tirupati Railway Station (22 km) |
| 3 | Varadaraja Perumal Temple Kanchipuram | Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | {"note": "Extended during Brahmotsavam and Atthi Varadar festival (ev… | Kanchipuram Railway Station (3 km) |
| 4 | Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple Melkote | Melkote, Karnataka | Karnataka | {"note": "Extended during Vairamudi festival (March–April). Sri Raman… | Mysore Railway Station (51 km) |
| 5 | Badrinath Temple | Badrinath, Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand | {"note": "Abhishek session 4:30–6:30 AM by prior booking. General dar… | Rishikesh Railway Station (294 km) |
Last updated June 2026
Temple Profiles Available on Temples.bio
These are the detailed temple pages currently linked to this cluster.
Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple
The largest functioning temple complex in the world and the foremost among Divya Desams, Srirangam is where Lord Vishnu as Ranganatha reclines eternally on the cosmic serpent Adisesha.
Tirumala Venkateswara Temple
The richest temple in the world and most visited Hindu pilgrimage site, Tirumala Venkateswara Temple atop the seven hills is where Lord Balaji grants devotees' wishes and accepts their offerings.
Varadaraja Perumal Temple Kanchipuram
One of the most important Divya Desams in the temple city of Kanchipuram, Varadaraja Perumal Temple is famous for its lizard legends and the unique Atthi Varadar festival held once in 40 years.
🗺️ 108 Divya Desams Map
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