About Rajagopalaswamy Temple
The presiding deity is Rajagopalaswamy, a form of Lord Krishna. It is one of the important Vaishnavite shrines in India. The temple is called Dakshina Dwarka (Southern Dwarka) along with Guruvayoor by Hindus.
History of Rajagopalaswamy Temple
The temple was first constructed by Kulothunga Chola I, with bricks and mortar, indicated by various stone inscription found in the site. The place Mannargudi is termed Sri Rajathi Raja Chathurvedhi Mangalam and the town started to grow around the temple. Successive kings of the Chola empire, Rajaraja Chola III, Rajendra Chola III and kings of Thanjavur Nayaks, Achyuta Deva Raya expanded the temple
Rajagopalaswamy Temple Festivals
The major festivals celebrated in the temple are 18-day Panguni Brahmotsavam. Vaikunta Ekadashi during (December, January) and Navarathri during (September, October).
Chariot festival of Rajagopalaswamy Temple
The chariot festival is the most prominent festival of the temple and the surrounding villages, It is celebrated during the Tamil month of Panguni.
Location: To view the location please click here
Address: Mannargudi, Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu
Parking Facilities: Ample car parking around the temple compound is enough to accommodate a lot of vehicles
Nearest Airport: Trichy International Airport – 96 km
Nearest Railway station: Mannargudi – 2 km
Temple Opening Hours
Morning Hours: 6:30 AM – 12:00 Noon
Evening Hours: 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Pooja Timings
| Pooja Name | Time |
| Kala Santhi Pooja | 8:30 am |
| Uchikalam Pooja | 10:00 am |
| Sayarakshai Pooja | 6:00 pm |
| Ardha Jamam Pooja | 8:00 pm |
Archanai details: Poosam – Thirumanjanam for Shengamala Thaayar, Shravanam – Thirumanjanam for Perumal Utsavar, Pancha Parvatham – Perumal Utsavar and Shengamala Thaayar Purapadu, Thiruvadi Thirumanjanam for Perumal Utsavar
For more details please dial 04367-222276
Mannargudi Rajagopalaswamy Temple official website: http://rajagopalaswamytemple.tnhrce.in
To Contact Thiruvarur District Tourist Information Center Please dial 04366-223999
Bus Route
You can easily get regular buses and trains to Mannargudi from other places of the State. It is walkable distance from Bus stand and Railway station. There are lot of bus facilities available. It is located on Mannargudi main town. Conveniently located from Kumbakonam, If you are planning to take the bus, it will take 1.5 hours. Bus stand is not that close to the temple – need a town bus or auto.
Hotels to stay in Mannargudi
1. Mannai Grand Inn
No.57, Paragusam Street, Mannarudi
Mannarudi, Tamil Nadu
Ph: 0436 7222000
2. Aakash Tower
Muthupet Road Keelapalam,
Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu
Ph: 04367 252595, 222595
3. Poorna Lodge
Mela Raja Veedi Kamarajar street, Near Bustand
Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu
Ph: 04367 251695, 253577
4. Shanmuganandha
No 70 A, Mela Raja Veethi, Near Periyar Statue
Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu
Ph: 04367 254858
Near By Temples: Somanathar Temple, Apatsahayesvarar Temple Alangudi(Guru Sthalam), Sri Valangaiman Mariamman Temple
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Near By Places to Visit: Darasuram, Papanasam, Thirubuvanam, Patteeswaram, Thiruvarur