Deity
Vishnu (Devapiran)
Main deity & form
श्री देवपिरान
Devapiran Temple
Devapiran Temple at Tholaivillimangalam in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, is an ancient Dravidian-style Vishnu shrine. The record notes it as one of the twin Tirupati temples, with the presiding form of Vishnu worshipped here as Devapiran and a Pandya-era association.
Devapiran Temple
Devapiran Temple
Devapiran Temple
Devapiran Temple
Devapiran Temple
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Divya Desam • Twin Tirupati
Primary tag
Architecture
Dravidian (Pandya era, ancient)
Style & period
Location
Tholaivillimangalam, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
City • District • State
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Founded
- 9th Century CE
- Founder
- Pandya Kings
- Construction
- 9th - 15th Century CE
- Forming the northern half of the Twin Tirupati (Irattai Tirupati) complex, this temple was built by Pandyan monarchs and expanded under Madurai Nayak rule. Legend links the site to Sage Suprabha who found a sacred bow and wooden scale that transformed into a divine couple upon Lord Vishnu's grace.
Significance
- As one of the twin shrines at Tholaivillimangalam, Devapiran Temple represents the shadow planet Rahu in Nava Tirupati tradition. Hymned by Nammalvar in eleven verses, the temple offers spiritual refuge against planetary afflictions and karmic burdens.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Visit both twin shrines
Since the record calls it a twin Tirupati temple, plan time to cover the paired shrine in Tholaivillimangalam during the same trip.
Use the full-day timing window
Timings are approximate (06:00–19:30). Arrive earlier in the day if you want a calmer darshan experience.
Keep travel buffers
If you are combining multiple Divya Desams, add buffer time for road conditions and queue lengths.
Follow temple etiquette
Maintain modest dress and follow instructions for photography, footwear, and queue discipline.
Festival-day planning
On major Vishnu observances, expect higher footfall; consider arriving before peak hours.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
Opening timings
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
Margazhi (approx.) • 1 day
Vaikunta Ekadashi
A major Vishnu observance that typically draws larger crowds and special worship practices.
Varies • Multiple days
Brahmotsavam
Common annual festival period in Vishnu temples; dates and rituals vary by temple calendar.
Purattasi (approx.) • Weekly observance
Purattasi Saturdays
Seasonal Vishnu devotion; Saturdays can be busier for darshan.
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Weekday mornings usually have shorter darshan queues than weekends.
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Carry a small cloth bag for footwear token and prasad containers.
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Aarti timings can shift on festival days, so check local notice boards.
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Devapiran Temple
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Temple Videos
Titles and links are sourced from temple JSON profile data.
Devapiran Temple Tholaivillimangalam | Twin Tirupati Divya Desam
Divya Desam Darshan• 9:20
Watch on YouTubeTholaivillimangalam Twin Tirupati: Devapiran Temple | Travel & Darshan
Yatra Vlogs India• 13:05
Watch on YouTubeNava Tirupati / Twin Tirupati Route Guide (Thoothukudi) | Devapiran Stop
Temple Route Maps• 16:40
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