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Sri Uraga Mellanayaan Perumal Temple , Thirukkotiyoor (Sivaganga) in Thirukkotiyoor, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu. Opens at 06:30 AM and closes at 08:30 PM on usual days. Darshan windows: morning: 06:30 AM – 12:00 PM, evening: 05:00 PM – 08:30 PM. Schedules may change on festival days.

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🕒 Opens 06:30 AM 🕘 Closes 08:30 PM 📍 Tamil Nadu Closed

⚠️Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.

Sri Uraga Mellanayaan Perumal Temple , Thirukkotiyoor (Sivaganga) entrance and temple complex

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Temple & Darshan Timings

Daily temple & darshan schedule — may vary on festival days
Session Start time End time Typical status Notes
🛕 Temple opening
06:30 AM
Open
General days
🙏 Morning darshan
06:30 AM
12:00 PM
Open
Often busiest before mid-morning
⏸ Midday / afternoon
Closed
Between morning & evening darshan (rituals & cleaning)
🙏 Evening darshan
05:00 PM
08:30 PM
Open
🔒 Temple closing
08:30 PM
Closed
ℹ️ Historic shrine where Ramanuja climbed the Rajagopuram to broadcast the Ashtakshara Mahamantra to all of humanity. Closes 12:00 PM to 05:00 PM.
📅 Three tiers of Ashtanga Vimanam: Uraga Mellanayaan (Reclining, bottom), Surya Narayana (Sitting, middle), and Vaikuntanatha (Standing, top).
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Ritual / aarti Time Fee Notes
Kalasanthi
07:30 AM Free
Morning awakening.
Uchikalam
11:45 AM Free
Noon prayer.
Sayarakshai
06:00 PM Free
Evening arati.
Ardhajamam
08:00 PM Free
Night closing ceremony.
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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing
Darshan Type Price Wait Time Booking
General Darshan
Ground sanctum entry.
Free
Walk-in
Ashtanga Vimanam Ascend
Ticket to ascend the steps to view the second and third sanctum levels.
₹20 – ₹50
Counter
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Online Booking Guide

Reserve your slot in advance — skip the long queue
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Ashtakshara Archana
🕐 During open hours
Archana invoking the eight-syllable sacred mantra.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
Masi (Feb–March)
Masi Magam Theppotsavam
Celebrated at the sacred temple tank.
👥 Very High crowd 📅 10 days
📅 Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before planning your visit.
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Temple Prasadam

Sacred offerings & blessed food
Thulasi Theertham
Free
Blessed herbal water.

Frequently Asked Questions

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