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Sriperumbudur Adikesava Perumal Temple – Timings, Darshan & Seva Booking
The birthplace of Ramanuja. Today’s darshan timings, pooja schedule, seva ticket prices and festival days for Sriperumbudur Adikesava Perumal Temple, Sriperumbudur, from the official HR&CE temple portal.
Lord Adikesava Perumal with Goddess Ethirajanathavalli; Sri Ramanuja (Bhashyakarar)
- 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- 6 daily poojas
- Sevas from ₹500
Tickets are booked on the government HR&CE portal, which opens in a new tab. If the portal is down, that tab waits and opens it as soon as it’s back.
Right now at the temple
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About Sriperumbudur Adikesava Perumal Temple
Sriperumbudur Adikesava Perumal Temple, also called the Ramanujar Temple, marks the birthplace of Ramanuja (1017–1137), the great acharya who expounded Vishishtadvaita and is honoured among the foremost teachers of the Sri Vaishnava tradition. Vishnu is worshipped here as Adikesava, with the goddess Ethirajanathavalli, and Ramanuja himself has a shrine as Bhashyakarar, the commentator.
The temple keeps alive one of his most moving stories. When a king meant to punish Ramanuja, his disciple Koorathalvar helped him escape and gave him a white cloth to disguise himself, and paid for it with his own eyes. A festival here recalls that loyalty, when Ramanuja appears dressed in white for Koorathalvar. A gold-plated shrine before Ramanuja’s mandapam was given by the Maharaja of Mysore.
- Birthplace of Ramanuja (1017–1137)
- Ramanuja’s own shrine as Bhashyakarar
- Festival of Ramanuja in white, for Koorathalvar
- Gold-plated shrine gifted by the Maharaja of Mysore
Temple Timings
Time at the temple (India)
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- Open for darshan
- Darshan paused
- Pooja
The ring shows the AM (midnight to noon) hours.
Open for darshan
- 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Nadai closed
- 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Darshan runs 6:30 AM–12 PM and 4 PM–8:30 PM; six poojas are held daily.
- The Chithirai Brahmotsavam, Masi Pooram and Panguni Uthiram are the main festivals.
- Thirumanjanam can be booked on the portal for ₹500.
Daily Pooja Schedule
6 poojas are performed every day. Times are India time and change on festival days.
6:15 AM
to 6:30 AM
Vishwaroopa Pooja (flowers)
8:30 AM
Thiruvaradhanam (night pooja) (Thiruppavai recital and theertham)
10:00 AM
to 11:00 AM
Uchikala Pooja
5:45 PM
Nithya Anushtanam (vadai and theertham)
6:30 PM
Thiruvaradhanam Pooja (ratna malai and theertham)
8:30 PM
Aravanai (milk aravanai prasadam)
Seva & Darshan Tickets
All sevas on HR&CEFees for booking online on the Tamil Nadu HR&CE portal. Tickets are issued by the temple; Trypdeals does not sell them.
Abhishekam/thirumanjanam ticket fees 500
Abhishekam · 2 persons per ticket
During darshan hours
₹500
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Gopurams & Temple Tanks
Towers drawn to scale by height; shapes are illustrative.
Shrines inside
- Mannavalla mamunigal
Dress Code & Facilities
Wear
- Men: dhoti or veshti, or trousers with a shirt
- Women: saree, half-saree, or salwar with dupatta
Avoid
- Shorts and sleeveless tops
- Leather items near the sanctum
- Footwear — leave it at the free stands outside
Facilities
- BathroomsNear thirukovil
- ThulabharamSriperumputhur
- WheelchairsIt is placed at the entrance gate of the temple
- LibraryThere is a spiritual book stall to the right of the temple avatara sthalam.
- RO drinking waterinside the temple and annadhanam koodam
How to Reach
Sannathi Street, Sriperumbudur, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu 602105 Get directions
- SriperumbudurBus stand1 km
City bus routes: 76C (Green bus – Sriperumbudur)
History
Through the centuries
Vijayanagara period
The temple credits Krishnadevaraya with its rectangular plan and with the rajagopuram, about 60 ft tall with seven kalasams.
Further reading
- Thirukoil KaiyeduTemple office
Temple at a Glance
- Rajagopuram
- About 60 ft, seven kalasams
- Plan
- Rectangular
- Known for
- Ramanuja’s birthplace shrine; Kala Sarpa dosha prayers
Art & Architecture
Halls, sculptures and paintings worth seeking out inside the temple.
- Yali pillarsArdha mandapam (Boothakal mandapam)Five-foot pillars carved with yalis, the leonine guardians of temple halls.
Customs & Rituals
Ramanuja’s image
The temple holds that Ramanuja’s image here has great spiritual power, and devotees pray before it to be relieved of Kala Sarpa dosha.
Online Booking Rules
How seva and darshan booking works on the HR&CE portal — worth reading before you pay.
- 1Book only on the official portalDarshan and seva tickets are sold on the Tamil Nadu HR&CE portal. Many temples offer free darshan slots; paid tickets are priced by each temple.
- 2A government ID for every personEach devotee on the ticket needs a government ID number at booking — Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, ration card or driving licence.
- 3One ID, one booking at a timeThe same ID cannot be used again until a gap set by the temple has passed. If a booking fails, the ID is released and can be used straight away.
- 4Your e-ticketA confirmed booking produces a PDF e-ticket to download; it is also sent to the email and mobile number you give. The portal’s “e-Ticket Verification” page lets you check a booking and download the ticket again.
- 5If a payment is stuckA pending payment usually settles within 10 to 30 minutes — the portal re-checks with the bank on its own. If money was debited but the booking failed, the bank refunds it in 3–5 working days.
- 6Paid bookings are finalPaid tickets cannot be cancelled or refunded, so check the date and slot before paying.
- 7Ticket won’t open?On older Android phones the PDF sometimes won’t display — download it and open it in an up-to-date PDF reader.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Sriperumbudur Adikesava Perumal Temple timings?
Sriperumbudur Adikesava Perumal Temple is open 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM; the nadai is closed 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Timings change on festival days.
What is the daily pooja schedule at Sriperumbudur Adikesava Perumal Temple?
6 poojas are held every day, starting with Vishwaroopa Pooja (flowers) at 6:15 AM – 6:30 AM and ending with Aravanai (milk aravanai prasadam) at 8:30 PM.
Can I book sevas at Sriperumbudur Adikesava Perumal Temple online?
Yes — 1 sevas, from ₹500, can be booked on the Tamil Nadu HR&CE portal. Each seva above links to its official booking page.
What is the dress code?
Traditional dress is expected: dhoti or pants with a shirt for men, and saree, half-saree or salwar with dupatta for women. Shorts and sleeveless tops are not allowed.
What ID do I need to book darshan online?
Every person on the ticket needs a government ID number at booking — Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, ration card or driving licence. The same ID can be used again only after a gap set by the temple.
Can I cancel a paid seva or darshan ticket?
No. Paid bookings on the HR&CE portal are final and cannot be cancelled or refunded. If money was debited but the booking failed, the bank refunds it within 3–5 working days.
Timings, pooja schedule, fees and festival days come from the official Tamil Nadu HR&CE Thirukoil portal and are refreshed daily (last update 9 Oct 2026). They change on festival days — please confirm on the official temple page before you travel.