Naanmadiya Perumal Temple, Thalaichangadu stands in Thalaichangadu, Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to Naanmadiya Perumal (Vishnu) and consort Thalaichanga Nachiar (Lakshmi). It is also known as Thalai Sanga Nanmathiyam, Thalaichanga Naanmadiyam, Nanmadiya Perumal Temple.
This temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams, the Vishnu temples glorified in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham composed by the Alvar poet-saints; it is counted as the 25th Divya Desam. The area was historically known for conch production owing to its proximity to the ancient port of Poompuhar, and the temple's presiding deity is famed for a distinctive conch.
Tamil Nadu carries a distinct temple identity of its own: Land of towering gopurams and living Dravidian temple traditions, from the Chola masterpieces to the great Pancha Bhoota Sthalas.
Darshan hours and daily worship
| Session | Timing (as published) |
|---|---|
| Morning | 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Evening | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Some sources list slightly different hours (approximately 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM); confirm locally before visiting.
Poojas and daily rituals
Three daily rituals, Kalasanthi, Uchikalam and Sayarakshai, each with decoration (alangaram), food offerings (neivethanam) and lamp waving (deepa aradanai), accompanied by nadaswaram and tavil music
Festivals and special-day timings
Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.
| Festival | Period | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Vaikunta Ekadasi | Tamil month of Margazhi (December-January) | A ten-day annual festival and one of the temple's main celebrations |
| Pavitrotsavam | September-October |
History and architecture
Architecture
Dravidian style temple with a single-tiered gopuram, one precinct and two shrines; the sanctum faces east and the presiding deity is depicted wearing a crescent moon on his head
History
The area was historically known for conch production owing to its proximity to the ancient port of Poompuhar, and the temple's presiding deity is famed for a distinctive conch. According to local legend, the moon god Chandra, cursed by Brihaspati, worshipped Vishnu here and at Srirangam and Thiru Indalur to gain relief; the temple tank is named Chandra Pushkarani after this legend. The temple appears in the Sangam-period Cilappatikaram and was later renovated by Suntara Ramanuja. It is glorified in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham by Thirumangai Alvar.
Planning your visit
How to reach
About 12 km east of Sirkazhi on the Nagapattinam state highway (roughly 15 km via the Sirkazhi-Karaikal road) and about 2 km east of the Poompuhar entrance. Buses run on the Sirkazhi-Poompuhar-Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai-Akkur-Nagapattinam routes. Nearest railway station is Sirkazhi; nearest airport is Tiruchirappalli.
Where this information comes from
Confidence: Medium. Timing details vary slightly between sources and could not be independently confirmed