Parimala Ranganatha Perumal Temple stands in Thiruindalur, Tamil Nadu, honours Parimala Ranganathar, reclining form of Vishnu. It is also known as Sri Indhaloor Parimala Ranganathar Temple, Thiruvilandur temple.
Parimala Ranganatha Perumal Temple is Divya Desam number 26 among the 108 Divya Desams, the Vishnu temples glorified in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham composed by the Alvar poet saints. It is also counted among the five Pancharanga Kshetrams of the Kaveri delta. Thiruindalur (also written Thiruvindalur or Indalur) is one of the Pancharanga Kshetrams, five sacred Vishnu shrines along the Kaveri river, and is glorified by Thirumangai Alvar in 11 verses of the Naalayira Divya Prabandham.
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
Published sources do not give a single clean daily window for this temple; see the notes below for what is documented.
Sources describe six daily pooja/ritual times at the temple: approximately 8:00 am, 9:00 am, 12:30 pm, 6:00 pm, 7:30 pm and 9:00 pm; exact public darshan hours were not independently confirmed and should be checked locally before visiting.
Poojas and daily rituals
Six daily rituals are performed as per temple tradition
Festivals and special-day timings
Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.
| Festival | Period | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Aandal Aadi Utsavam | Tamil month Aadi (July-August), 10 days | Festival for the goddess Andal, observed over ten days |
| Thayar Navaratri Utsavam | Tamil month Purattasi (September-October) | Navaratri festival for the temple's Thayar (goddess) |
| Aipasi Thula Mahotsavam | Tamil month Aipasi (October-November), 10 days | Major ten day festival, includes a 'Mudava Muzhuku' ritual mentioned in temple accounts |
| Vaikunta Ekadasi | Tamil month Margazhi (December-January), 10 days | Widely observed Vaishnavite festival marking the opening of the Paramapada Vaasal |
| Panguni Brahmotsavam | Tamil month Panguni (March-April) | Annual Brahmotsavam festival |
History and architecture
Architecture
Dravidian style temple with a five tier east facing Rajagopuram, three prakarams, a Dvajasthamba Mandapam and Garuda Mandapam with sculpted pillars; the sanctum enshrines a 12 foot green stone image of the deity in reclining (Veera Sayanam) posture facing east
History
Thiruindalur (also written Thiruvindalur or Indalur) is one of the Pancharanga Kshetrams, five sacred Vishnu shrines along the Kaveri river, and is glorified by Thirumangai Alvar in 11 verses of the Naalayira Divya Prabandham. According to temple legend, Chandra (the moon god) worshipped here and was relieved of a curse, and the place name Indalur is linked to Indu, a name for the moon. Another legend recounts that Thirumangai Alvar found the temple doors locked and, after singing continuously in praise of Parimala Ranganathar, the doors opened on their own.
Planning your visit
How to reach
The temple is about 3.5 km from Mayiladuthurai Railway Station and is located northeast of Mayiladuthurai (Mayavaram) town across the Cauvery river.
Where this information comes from
Confidence: Medium. Exact public darshan/visiting hours could not be independently confirmed beyond the six listed ritual times; entry fee and dress code not found