Deity
Vishnu (Parthasarathy)
Deity form
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Madhava Perumal Temple
Madhava Perumal Temple at Thiruvenkadu in Mayiladuthurai district is a Divya Desam dedicated to Vishnu, worshipped here as Parthasarathy. The record links the shrine to the theme of Krishna guiding Arjuna and places it within an ancient, Chola-associated Dravidian architectural tradition.
Madhava Perumal Temple
Madhava Perumal Temple
Madhava Perumal Temple
Madhava Perumal Temple
Madhava Perumal Temple
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Divya Desam
Primary tag
Architecture
Dravidian (Chola era)
Style & dynasty
Location
Thiruvenkadu, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu
City/District/State
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Founded
- 8th century CE
- Founder
- Chola Dynasty
- The temple is historically linked to Arjuna, who performed penance at this location to secure Lord Vishnu's grace and divine weapons. According to local lore, Lord Vishnu appeared as Parthasarathy and quenched Arjuna's thirst by creating a spring with his conch. The present stone structure was constructed during the Chola period with later medieval additions.
Significance
- Praised by Thirumangai Alvar in the Nalayira Divya Prabandham, it is one of the 108 Divya Desams within the Thirunangur cluster. The presiding deity features a distinct iconographic form where the conch and discus are interchanged between the hands. It is also significant for housing a dedicated shrine for Vaishnava Durga.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Treat timings as approximate
The source marks hours as approximate (06:00–19:30). Keep buffer time for any local changes.
Route planning
Thiruvenkadu is the listed locality; plan transport and sequence if combining with other Mayiladuthurai-area temples.
Dress and decorum
Choose modest clothing and follow temple instructions for sanctum approach and queue discipline.
Carry basics for the day
Bring water and simple travel essentials for moving between temples and waiting during darshan.
Read the temple signboards
Look for on-site notices about special poojas or closures, since the record does not list festival-specific timings.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
Opening timings
06:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 04:00 PM - 07:45 PM
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
Margazhi (Dec–Jan) • 1 day
Vaikunta Ekadasi
Important Ekadasi day in Vishnu temples; confirm local arrangements and darshan hours.
Varies • Multiple days
Brahmotsavam
A commonly observed festival cycle in Perumal temples; dates vary by local calendar.
Purattasi (Sep–Oct) • Weekly observance
Purattasi Saturdays
Seasonal Vishnu worship days that may be busier for darshan.
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Weekday mornings usually have shorter darshan queues than weekends.
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Temple Videos
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Madhava Perumal Temple Thiruparthanpalli | Parthasarathy Divya Desam
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