Mayiladuthurai · Tamil Nadu · Vaishnava · One of the Pancharanga shrines
Thiruindalur Parimala Ranganathar Temple – Timings, Darshan & Seva Booking
The Lord who gave the Vedas back their fragrance. Today’s darshan timings, pooja schedule, seva ticket prices and festival days for Thiruindalur Parimala Ranganathar Temple, Mayiladuthurai, from the official HR&CE temple portal.
Lord Parimala Ranganathar (reclining Vishnu)
- 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- 7 daily poojas
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 Thiruindalur Parimala Ranganathar Temple
Thiruindalur, on the north bank of the Cauvery at Mayiladuthurai, is the Parimala Rangam among the Pancharanga shrines of the Ranganatha tradition. In the Alwars’ hymns it is Thiruvindalur, and it was also called Sugandhavanam for the fragrant flower gardens around it. The temple is honoured as the Chandra Sapa Vimochana sthalam, where the Moon was released from a curse.
The demons Madhu and Kaitabha stole the Vedas Brahma had brought forth. Vishnu took the Matsya avatar, slew them, recovered the Vedas and restored their pure fragrance (parimalam), spoilt by the demons’ touch — so he reclines here as Parimala Ranganathar. Among all 108 Divya Desams, the temple says, only here is the Cauvery festival held through the whole month of Aippasi.
- Parimala Rangam, one of the Pancharanga shrines
- Vishnu who restored the Vedas’ fragrance
- Month-long Cauvery festival in Aippasi
- Chandra Sapa Vimochana sthalam
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
- 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Nadai closed
- 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Darshan runs 6 AM–12 PM and 4:30 PM–8:30 PM.
- Mayiladuthurai railway station and bus stand are close by.
- Aippasi (October–November) is the best month to visit, for the Cauvery festival.
Daily Pooja Schedule
7 poojas are performed every day. Times are India time and change on festival days.
6:30 AM
to 6:45 AM
Vishwaroopa Pooja
7:00 AM
to 7:15 AM
Nithya Anushtanam
7:30 AM
to 7:35 AM
Thiruvaradhanam Pooja
8:45 AM
to 9:15 AM
Kalasandhi Pooja
12:00 PM
to 12:15 PM
Uchikala Pooja
8:15 PM
to 8:30 PM
Irakkala Pooja
9:00 PM
to 9:15 PM
Arthajama Pooja
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.
Gopurams & Temple Tanks
Towers drawn to scale by height; shapes are illustrative.
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
- ToiletsOpp Temple
- RO drinking waterNear by Madappalli
- BathroomsOpp Temple
- Wooden temple carNear By Anjaneyar Temple
- Silver chariotSouth Pragaram
How to Reach
45, Sannathi Street, Thiruindalur, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu 609001 Get directions
- MayiladuthuraiBus stand2 km
- ThiruindalurHospital0.5 km
- MayiladuthuraiRailway station4 km
- TrichyAirport110 km
City bus routes: 16 (Mayiladuthurai – Thiruindalur)
History
Through the centuries
15th century
The five-tier gopuram, about 67 ft tall with some 250 figures, is raised in the Vijayanagara–Nayak period.
2024
Kudamuzhukku on 21 April 2024.
Temple at a Glance
- Gopuram
- Five tiers, about 67 ft
- Known as
- Chandra Saba Vimochana Sthalam
- Last Kudamuzhukku
- 21 April 2024
Customs & Rituals
The Moon’s release
The temple is honoured as the place where the Moon was freed from his curse.
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 Thiruindalur Parimala Ranganathar Temple timings?
Thiruindalur Parimala Ranganathar Temple is open 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM; the nadai is closed 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Timings change on festival days.
What is the daily pooja schedule at Thiruindalur Parimala Ranganathar Temple?
7 poojas are held every day, starting with Vishwaroopa Pooja at 6:30 AM – 6:45 AM and ending with Arthajama Pooja at 9:00 PM – 9:15 PM.
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. Temple office: 04364-223330.