Sri Maha Vishnu is the presiding deity in Oppiliappan / Uppiliappan Temple. He is worshiped as Uppiliappan in this temple and he is in standing posture with Conch in one hand and Disc in another hand which is similar to Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple. Here the Lord can be seen with Abhaya Hastham (Boon giver). Bhoomi Devi and Sage Markandeya will be seen on either side of the deity. This is one of the 108 Divyadesas of Lord Perumal and has the added reputation of being the birth place – Avatara Sthala of Mother Bhoomadevi.
Tirunageswaram Arulmigu Oppiliappan Temple Workship Time:
Morning: 6.00 AM to 1.00 PM
Evening: 4.00 PM to 9.00 PM
Tirunageswaram Arulmigu Uppiliappan Temple Pooja & Timings:
Viswaroopa Dharisanam – 6.00 AM
Thirupavai – 7.30 AM
Thiruvaradhanam Nithiyapadi Pooja – 8.30 AM
Uchi Kaala Pooja – 12.00 Noon
Nithyanu Santhanam – 7.30 PM
Thiruvaradhanam Nithiyapadi Pooja – 8.30 PM
Arthajama Pooja – 9.00 PM
Festivals Celebrated in Arulmigu Oppiliappan Temple:
Prarthana Festivals
Sri Ramanavami
Vasanta Utsavam 6 days in Vaikasi (May-June)
Pavitrotsavam 5 days in Avani (Aug – Sep)
Brahmotsavam Celebrated for 9 days in Purattasi (Sept – Oct)
Kalyana Utsavam Celebrated for 12 days in Aippasi (Oct-Nov)
Adhyayana Utsavam Celebrated for 10 days in Margazhi (Dec-Jan)
Float festival Celebrated for 5 days Thai(Jan – Feb)
Brahmotsavam Celebrated for 9 days in Panguni (March-April)
Sravanam Deepam and Sravanam Vratam
Arulmigu Uppiliappan Temple Address:
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER,
Arulmigu Oppliyappan Temple,
Thirunageswaram – 612 204.
Thanjavur District.
Phone : 0435-246 3385,246 3685.
Head Clerk : 94860 58667.
