Deity
Vishnu (Sowriraja)
Main deity
श्री सौरिराज पेरुमाळ
Sowriraja Perumal Temple
Sowriraja Perumal Temple at Thirukannapuram in Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu, is a Divya Desam dedicated to Vishnu in the Sowriraja form. The record also notes it as an important Pancha Krishna Kshetra, with an ancient Chola association and Dravidian architectural character.
Sowriraja Perumal Temple
Sowriraja Perumal Temple
Sowriraja Perumal Temple
Sowriraja Perumal Temple
Sowriraja Perumal Temple
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Divya Desam; Pancha Krishna Kshetra
As recorded
Architecture
Dravidian
Style
Location
Thirukannapuram, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
City/District/State
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Founded
- 10th century CE
- Founder
- Medieval Cholas
- Constructed during the Medieval Chola period with later expansions by Thanjavur Nayak rulers, the temple wall epigraphs document extensive grants of village lands for maintaining worship and festivals.
Significance
- Revered among the 108 Divya Desams and classified as one of the five Pancha Krishna Kshetrams, the deity is worshipped as Sowriraja Perumal, who miraculously revealed a lock of hair (Sowri) to safeguard his devotee Rangabhatta.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Confirm approximate timings
Timings are listed as 05:30–21:00 and marked approximate; verify with temple staff or local notices.
Use district reference for navigation
When arranging transport, specify Thirukannapuram, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu to avoid confusion with similarly named places.
Arrive prepared for queues
Carry water and keep footwear/valuables managed as per temple rules and queue systems.
Follow temple etiquette
Observe on-site guidance for entry, darshan flow, and any restrictions on photography or mobile use.
Keep buffer time
If you are covering multiple Divya Desams in a day, keep extra time for travel and potential schedule changes.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
Opening timings
07:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 05:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
Not specified • Not specified
Brahmotsavam
Primary annual festival period (specific local details not provided in the source record).
Not specified • Not specified
Vaikuntha Ekadashi
Vishnu festival observance; local temple schedule not specified in the source record.
Not specified • Not specified
Krishna Jayanthi
Relevant to Pancha Krishna Kshetra context; exact observance details not specified in the source record.
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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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Sowriraja Perumal Temple
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Temple Videos
Titles and links are sourced from temple JSON profile data.
Sowriraja Perumal Temple Thirukannapuram | Divya Desam Darshan
Divya Desam Yatra• 11:05
Watch on YouTubeThirukannapuram Sowriraja Perumal | Pancha Krishna Kshetra Explained
Bhakti Route Maps• 8:40
Watch on YouTubeSowriraja Perumal Temple Timings & Travel Tips | Nagapattinam District
Temple Travel Desk• 5:55
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