Deity
Vishnu (Vijayasana Perumal)
Main deity & form
श्री विजयासन पेरुमाळ
Vijayasana Perumal Temple
Vijayasana Perumal Temple is an ancient Divya Desam in Natham (Thoothukudi district), Tamil Nadu, dedicated to Vishnu as Vijayasana Perumal. The record describes it as the second Nava Tirupati Divya Desam, making it a key stop for pilgrims following the Tamiraparani-region route.
Vijayasana Perumal Temple
Vijayasana Perumal Temple
Vijayasana Perumal Temple
Vijayasana Perumal Temple
Vijayasana Perumal Temple
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Divya Desam (Nava Tirupati)
Second in the set
Architecture
Dravidian (Pandya era)
Style & dynasty
Location
Natham, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
Village & district
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Founded
- 9th Century CE
- Founder
- Pandya Dynasty
- Construction
- 9th - 14th Century CE
- Constructed under Pandyan royal patronage in the village of Natham, the temple displays traditional South Indian stone architecture. Inscriptions from the medieval Pandyan period mention grants for daily worship and temple maintenance. Legend holds that Lord Vishnu granted victorious darshan to Agastya Muni and Vedavit here.
Significance
- Aligned with the Moon god (Chandran) in planetary worship, this shrine forms the second station of the Nava Tirupati pilgrimage. The deity Vijayasana is enshrined in a majestic seated posture, signifying victory over worldly ignorance. Nammalvar glorified the shrine in his Tiruvaymoli hymns.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Sequence your Nava Tirupati stops
Since this is listed as the second Nava Tirupati Divya Desam, plan your route order and travel time between temples in advance.
Verify approximate timings
The record marks timings as approximate (about 06:00–20:00). Reconfirm at the temple for any day-specific changes.
Arrive early for smoother darshan
Morning hours soon after opening are often easier for darshan, especially if you are covering multiple temples the same day.
Follow temple entry norms
Wear modest clothing, leave footwear at designated areas, and follow any posted rules on photography and mobile phone use.
Keep essentials handy
Carry water and basic items for a full-day pilgrimage; keep offerings simple and follow local guidance for archana procedures.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
Opening timings
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
Margazhi (Dec–Jan) • 1 day
Vaikunta Ekadasi
A major Divya Desam observance; expect larger crowds and longer waiting times.
Varies (Tamil calendar) • Multiple days
Brahmotsavam
Festival period with special worship; confirm dates locally before travel.
Aavani (Aug–Sep) • 1 day
Krishna Jayanthi
A widely observed Vaishnava festival day; suitable for devotees seeking special darshan.
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Weekday mornings usually have shorter darshan queues than weekends.
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Carry a small cloth bag for footwear token and prasad containers.
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Temple Videos
Titles and links are sourced from temple JSON profile data.
Vijayasana Perumal Temple Natham | Nava Tirupati Divya Desam (2nd)
Tamil Nadu Divya Desam• 11:18
Watch on YouTubeThiruvaragunamangai Vijayasana Perumal | Temple walkthrough & darshan
Temple Walks• 13:06
Watch on YouTubeNava Tirupati pilgrimage route | Vijayasana Perumal stop explained
Yatra Planner• 9:59
Watch on YouTube