Deity
Vishnu (Mayakoothar)
Main sanctum
श्री मायाकूथर
Mayakoothar Temple
Mayakoothar Temple at Perungulam in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, is a Divya Desam shrine of Vishnu revered as Mayakoothar. Counted among the Nava Tirupati temples, it is associated with ancient Pandya-era traditions and Dravidian temple architecture.
Mayakoothar Temple
Mayakoothar Temple
Mayakoothar Temple
Mayakoothar Temple
Mayakoothar Temple
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Divya Desam • Nava Tirupati
Vaishnava circuit
Architecture
Dravidian (Pandya era)
Ancient
Location
Perungulam, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
South India
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Founded
- 9th Century CE
- Founder
- Pandya Dynasty
- Construction
- 9th - 16th Century CE
- Established during the Pandyan era in Perungulam, the temple underwent structural embellishment during the Vijayanagara rule. Legend states Lord Vishnu performed a mystical dance (Maya Koothu) here to vanquish the demon Asamapan and rescue the devas.
Significance
- Dedicated to Saturn (Sani) in planetary devotion, Mayakoothar Temple is glorified in Nammalvar's Tiruvaymoli. The Lord is depicted seated upon Garuda, blessing devotees with strength to overcome Saturnian trials and worldly obstacles.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Confirm darshan hours
Timings are listed as approximate (06:00–19:30). Recheck at the temple entrance or with local sources before planning your day.
Plan for Nava Tirupati routing
If you are covering multiple Nava Tirupati shrines, group visits by locality in Thoothukudi district to reduce travel time.
Dress and conduct
Wear modest clothing suitable for a Vishnu temple and follow any entry or photography restrictions displayed on-site.
Carry essentials
Keep water, basic medicines, and sun protection for travel between villages, especially during daytime.
Allow buffer time
On festival/auspicious days, queues can be longer; keep extra time for darshan and temple procedures.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
Opening timings
07:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
Margazhi (Dec–Jan) • 1 day
Vaikuntha Ekadashi
Observed as an important Vishnu festival day; plan for higher devotee footfall.
Varies (Tamil calendar) • Multiple days
Brahmotsavam
Temple festival period typically includes special worship and processions; exact dates vary by year.
Purattasi (Sep–Oct) • Weekly observance
Purattasi Saturdays
Saturdays in Purattasi are commonly associated with Vishnu worship; expect longer queues.
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Weekday mornings usually have shorter darshan queues than weekends.
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Temple Videos
Titles and links are sourced from temple JSON profile data.
Mayakoothar Temple Perungulam | Nava Tirupati Divya Desam Darshan
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