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Adhipureeswarar Perumal Temple (Uthamar Kovil) Timings

Published darshan hours for Adhipureeswarar Perumal Temple (Uthamar Kovil) vary; see the timings below and reconfirm with the temple before visiting.

Purushottama Perumal (Vishnu) with consort Poornavalli Thayar, alongside Shiva as Bhikshandar and Brahma in separate shrines · Uthamarkoil, Tamil Nadu

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Set in Uthamarkoil, Tamil Nadu, Adhipureeswarar Perumal Temple (Uthamar Kovil) honours Purushottama Perumal (Vishnu) with consort Poornavalli Thayar, alongside Shiva as Bhikshandar and Brahma in separate shrines. It is also known as Uthamar Kovil, Thirukkarambanoor, Bhikshandar Kovil.

The 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 revered here by Thirumangai Alvar in ten hymns. It is one of only two temples in the Chola country where images of the Trimurti, Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma, are housed within the same premises, the other being the Hara Saabha Vimocchana Perumal Temple at Thirukkandiyur. According to temple legend, Vishnu appeared here as a Kadamba tree; Brahma worshipped him, and Shiva sought atonement in this spot after his sin of cutting off one of Brahma's heads, which is why all three deities are enshrined together.

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.

Six daily poojas are reported: Ushathkalam around 5:30 AM, Kalasanthi 8:00 AM, Uchikalam 10:00 AM, Sayarakshai 5:00 PM, Irandamkalam 7:00 PM, Ardha Jamam 8:30 PM. Exact public darshan opening and closing hours could not be verified.

Poojas and daily rituals

Six daily rituals (Ushathkalam, Kalasanthi, Uchikalam, Sayarakshai, Irandamkalam, Ardha Jamam) with abhishekam and alangaram for the Trimurti shrines

Festivals and special-day timings

Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.

FestivalPeriodWhat happens
BrahmotsavamTamil month of Kartikai (November to December)The temple's major annual festival

History and architecture

Built or establishedBelieved built by the Medieval Cholas in the late 8th century CE, with later contributions from the Vijayanagara kings and Madurai Nayaks

Architecture

Dravidian style temple within a granite-walled enclosure. The main east-facing sanctum holds Vishnu in a reclining posture under a roof called the Udhyoga Vimana, and the complex has six separate shrines for the Trimurti (Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma) and their consorts

History

According to temple legend, Vishnu appeared here as a Kadamba tree; Brahma worshipped him, and Shiva sought atonement in this spot after his sin of cutting off one of Brahma's heads, which is why all three deities are enshrined together. During the Carnatic Wars in 1751, the temple reportedly served as a base for both British and French troops without sustaining damage.

Planning your visit

NearbyHara Saabha Vimocchana Perumal Temple, Thirukkandiyur, the only other temple in the region enshrining the Trimurti together

How to reach

Located about 15 to 20 km from Tiruchirappalli city (sources vary), near Uthamarkoil railway station. Buses run from Trichy's Chathiram bus stand, and taxis or autos are also available.

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Where this information comes from

Confidence: Medium. Exact public darshan hours, entry fee and dress code could not be verified; distance from Trichy varies by source (10 to 20 km)

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Frequently asked questions about Adhipureeswarar Perumal Temple (Uthamar Kovil)

What is the timing of Adhipureeswarar Perumal Temple (Uthamar Kovil)?

Published darshan hours for Adhipureeswarar Perumal Temple (Uthamar Kovil) vary; see the timings below and reconfirm with the temple before visiting. Six daily poojas are reported: Ushathkalam around 5:30 AM, Kalasanthi 8:00 AM, Uchikalam 10:00 AM, Sayarakshai 5:00 PM, Irandamkalam 7:00 PM, Ardha Jamam 8:30 PM. Exact public darshan opening and closing hours could not be verified.

Which festivals are celebrated at Adhipureeswarar Perumal Temple (Uthamar Kovil)?

The main ones documented for this temple are Brahmotsavam. See the festival table above for dates and what each involves.

How do I reach Adhipureeswarar Perumal Temple (Uthamar Kovil)?

Located about 15 to 20 km from Tiruchirappalli city (sources vary), near Uthamarkoil railway station. Buses run from Trichy's Chathiram bus stand, and taxis or autos are also available.

Who is the presiding deity at Adhipureeswarar Perumal Temple (Uthamar Kovil)?

Purushottama Perumal (Vishnu) with consort Poornavalli Thayar, alongside Shiva as Bhikshandar and Brahma in separate shrines

What is the history of Adhipureeswarar Perumal Temple (Uthamar Kovil)?

According to temple legend, Vishnu appeared here as a Kadamba tree; Brahma worshipped him, and Shiva sought atonement in this spot after his sin of cutting off one of Brahma's heads, which is why all three deities are enshrined together.

What poojas or aartis are performed daily at Adhipureeswarar Perumal Temple (Uthamar Kovil)?

Six daily rituals (Ushathkalam, Kalasanthi, Uchikalam, Sayarakshai, Irandamkalam, Ardha Jamam) with abhishekam and alangaram for the Trimurti shrines

What else is worth seeing near Adhipureeswarar Perumal Temple (Uthamar Kovil)?

Hara Saabha Vimocchana Perumal Temple, Thirukkandiyur, the only other temple in the region enshrining the Trimurti together

Is Adhipureeswarar Perumal Temple (Uthamar Kovil) known by any other name?

Yes, it is also called Uthamar Kovil, Thirukkarambanoor, Bhikshandar Kovil.

When was Adhipureeswarar Perumal Temple (Uthamar Kovil) built?

Believed built by the Medieval Cholas in the late 8th century CE, with later contributions from the Vijayanagara kings and Madurai Nayaks

How reliable is the information on this Adhipureeswarar Perumal Temple (Uthamar Kovil) page?

This listing's confidence is rated medium. Exact public darshan hours, entry fee and dress code could not be verified; distance from Trichy varies by source (10 to 20 km)