Lord Shiva was the only person Parvathi wanted to marry. Her prayers were heard after performing penance for years. The place where Parvathi performed penance was called “Thirumanancheri” after the marriage. The word “Thirumanan” in Tamil means “marriage.” A village is what “Cheri” means. In this case, Thirumanancheri means the place where weddings happen. Shiva married Parvathi, who is called “Kokilambal,” as “Kalyanasundareswarar.” The word “kuyil” means the nightingale and the protector of beautiful birds. She is also known as Parvathasundari. The Kalyanasundareswarar temple is also known as the Udhavaganathar temple because of this.

Other legends say that Shiva and Parvati fought while they were playing dice. During a heated argument, Shiva turned his wife into a cow. As expected, he started to feel bad about what he had done and asked Mahavishnu to help him take back Goddess Parvathi’s female form. Vishnu took on the form of a cowherd to protect his “sister.” Thereafter, he broke the curse in a place called “Thiruvaduthurai.” She bathed in the Kaveri River and then moved here to live as Bharatha Muni’s daughter. Thereafter, the muni gave the girl to Lord Shiva. The Lord Shiva asked her to marry him again, this time at the place that is now called “Thirumanancheri.”

Thirumanancheri Temple Pooja Timings for Marriage

Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the priest performs marriage poojas. On Saturdays and Sundays, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. On days of the Kalyana Muhurtham, there may be more than 1,500 people, split into groups of 120 devotees. On average, it takes about an hour to do one pooja batch. This temple is one of the few that doesn’t follow any of the other kalams (Rahu, Yama, Kuligai, Ashtami, Navami, etc.).

• Purchase an Archana ticket and a pooja set inside the temple for the marriage pooja.
• It comes with clay lamps and ghee.
• Offer prayers to Selva Ganapathy first.
• Worship Lord Shiva, and then go to the right side to find Amman Sannithi.
• First, light the ghee lamps in front of the main deity.
• Only those who want to marry or will marry soon can do group poojas after this. People who are with them should wait outside.
• If you are a parent doing a pooja for your child, you should let the teacher know.

Thirumanancheri Temple Pooja Procedure for Marriage

It is said that married couples who have been split up for any reason can go to Thirumanancheri to get back together and ask for His blessings on their reunion. For these spouses, a special puja is held.

After the first round of poojas concludes, securely store the garlands you received in your pooja room. When you get married, go back to the temple to drop your garland into the temple pond.

Puja articles for Marriage Pooja

• Two garlands
• Two coconuts
• Turmeric: 50 g 
• Kumkum: 50 g 
• Camphor: 1 packet
• Plantain leaves: 2 Nos
• Betel leaves: 4 Nos
• Areca nuts: 4 Nos
• Lemon: 1
• Jaggery: 100 g

After your pooja, carry the lemon home. The next day, after a bath, put on your garland. Then, squeeze the lemon to get the juice, which doesn’t have any salt or sugar in it. People who aren’t married shouldn’t drink this juice. The coconut halves, on the other hand, can be used to cook food for the whole family.

If you are a girl who is not married, you can keep the vibhuti, kumkum, and turmeric for at least one full Mandalam (45 days). Nobody else should use these. It is a practice for married couples to not eat non-vegetarian food for one Mandalam. You might want to say your prayers to the priest to make sure.

A female devotee can perform this puja after the eighth day of their menstrual cycle. One can perform this puja after the 12th month if someone has died in the family. Swayamvara Parvathi Homam will be performed at this temple as well.

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Marriage Duration: 25 to 30 mins.

Marriage Location: At Moolavar Sannidhi, Inside the temple

Thirumanancheri Temple Marriage

• The Bride must be 18 years and above.
• The Groom must be 21 years and above.
• The Bride and Groom’s Aadhar Cards and SSLC mark sheet Photocopies
• The Bride parents and Groom parents Photo ID proofs
• Both Bride and Groom must submit 1st marriage certificate received from VAO
• Two Passport size Photos required from Bride and Groom.
• Minimum 1 month advance booking required.
• One must fill the marriage form which will be issued at the temple counter.
• Please note that only Thirumangalayam Pooja and Thirumangalyam dharana happens inside the temple.
• Max 20 to 30 couples are allowed to perform marriage inside the temple on any day.
• Marriage will be performed for the group or single, which depends on the no.of applicants on that day.
• Total Marriage cost will be around Rs.6000 to Rs.7000 (Includes Priest charges, Pooja articles, Marriages fees to the temple etc)
• For other marriages arrangements such as Decoration, Catering can be performed at the Mantap available outside the temple.
• Please note that the marriage happens during temple opening hours ie. 6:00 am to 12:00 pm and 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

Marriage Registration Certificate

• Temple authorities will issue the marriage certificate after the marriage
• No other registration required as the certificate issued by the temple will do.

After Marriage, the newly wed couple are allowed to have Darshan and Archanai. The above-mentioned cost doesn’t include Decoration and Catering charges.

It is believed that performing marriage at this temple will be blessed with strong relationship and healthy living. Earlier marriages was happening at Kalyana Sundareswarar Sannidhi, later it was moved to Moolavar Sannidhi as the crowd started increasing.

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Pooja Timings:

7:30 am to 11:30 pm and 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Puja Dress Code

• Gents: dhoti (white) and shirt or kurta and pajama.
• Ladies: saree or salwar kameez.
• Regardless of age group, we kindly request that all devotees refrain from wearing clothing such as T-shirts and jeans.

Puja Instructions To Devotees

1. One should refrain from consuming non-vegetarian food for three days before the puja.
2. A woman can perform this puja after the fifth day of her menstrual cycle.
3. A pregnant woman cannot perform this puja.
4. A husband cannot perform this puja if his wife is pregnant.
5. If there is any death in the family, then this puja can be performed after six months.
6. One family member can perform this puja for the entire family.
7. A Brahman can perform this puja on your behalf.

Uma Maheshwara Homam in Thirumanancheri

This Pooja is performed to remove the differences between couples. It strengthens the bonding between couples. This puja can be performed by the newlywed couples as well. This puja is believed to strengthen the bond between couples. Uma Maheshwara Homam is meant for long-term partnerships. This puja strengthens Mangalya Bhagyam as well.

The Uma Maheshwara Homam is held to fulfill all the dreams, desires, and joys that couples seek in their married life. To help you achieve Kama, which is a key goal in life according to Vedic teachings, Shiva and Parvathi take on the forms of Kameshwara and Kameshwari. Thus, Uma Maheshwara Homam opens the path for you to go after the other Purushartas, which are Moksha, Artha, and Dharma. Karthika Masa, Shravana Masa, and other auspicious days are good for this puja.

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Please note that online booking is not available for these Pooja tickets.

Uma Maheshwara Homam Benefits

1. It strengthens the bonding between couples.
2. Mental peace and family well-being.
3. Positive energy.
4. This puja removes Manglik dosha.
5. This puja strengthens Mangalya Bhagyam.
6. Good health.
7. This puja removes the dosha associated with fertility.
8. It improves understanding between the couple.

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Pooja Timings:

6:00 am to 12:00 pm and 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Puja Dress Code

• Gents: dhoti (white) and shirt or kurta and pajama.
• Ladies: saree or salwar kameez.
• Regardless of age group, we kindly request that all devotees refrain from wearing clothing such as T-shirts and jeans.

Puja Instructions To Devotees

1. One should refrain from consuming non-vegetarian food for three days before the puja.
2. A woman can perform this puja after the fifth day of her menstrual cycle.
3. A pregnant woman cannot perform this puja.
4. A husband cannot perform this puja if his wife is pregnant.
5. If there is any death in the family, then this puja can be performed after six months.
6. One family member can perform this puja for the entire family.
7. A Brahman can perform this puja on your behalf.

Thirumanancheri Astra Homam Procedure

This Homam will be performed by placing five Kalasas along. 5 Astra will be chanted during this Homam. This method is powerful; Homam will rejuvenate the positive energy in the Moolvar. Performing this Pooja five times, i.e., once in a Paksha, will bless you with a child. In the end, Abhishegam will be performed to the main deity. Only 2 Homams can be performed in the temple premises on any day. Astra homam will be performed for any land disputes, threats from enemies, business growth, and political growth. Thirumanancheri Temple is known for the marriage puja.

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A minimum of 10 to 15 days of notice is advisable to make the other arrangements.

Astra Homam Pooja Benefits

• Believed to be a blessed child after performing the Homam five times.
• Removes Dosha related to a long illness
• For Good health and career
• It brings peace of mind and positive energy.
• Removes fear of sudden death
• Family well-being.
• This homam protects the family from evil eyes.
• It protects the family members from black magic.

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The Childless couple can perform a special Pooja at this temple to remove Dosha related to pregnancy.

Pooja Timings: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on Amavasya Day.

Thirumanancheri Santhana Pooja

• Every month on the New Moon day (Amavasya), Special Pooja will be performed at Raghu Bhagawan Sannidhi.
• Only Married couples are allowed to participate in this special Pooja.
• Couples offer Garlands to Raghu Bhagawan.
• Pooja duration 30 to 45 mins.
• All required Pooja articles to be purchased by the couple themselves.

Pooja Instructions

• It is advisable to perform Pooja in fasting.
• The couple must take a head bath.
• It is advisable to take veg food after Pooja
• It is advisable not to consume Non-Veg food for min 3 days before performing the Pooja.

Thirumanancheri Santhana Pooja Benefits

• Removes Dosha related to Pregnancy delay
• Removes malefic effects of Raghu Graha
• Any Dosha related to Sarpa Dosha will be removed.

Best days to perform Pooja at Thirumanancheri Temple

• Please note that this pooja is performed on Grahan Amavasya days.
• Not advisable to perform Pooja in Sep month.
• Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Nov and Dec months are good for the Pooja.
• Performing During Rahu Kalam on Amavasya is advisable (if Rahu Kalam falls between 8:00 am to 1:00 pm)

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Dress Code: Any decent outfit

The waiting time is 10 to 15 minutes during weekdays and 20 minutes during weekends. One should keep the garland with them, and it should be returned after getting married to the temple.

Best time to visit: Oct-Jun.

Thirumanancheri Temple Timings

• Morning Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Evening Hours: 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Darshan Ticket Cost: Free. Daily.

Ambal Abhishekam

• Puja Timings: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
• Pooja duration: 1 hour
• Ticket Cost: Rs.500
• Brahmotsavam is performed in the Chittirai month.
• Marriage Cost: Rs.180.

How to reach Thirumanancheri Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Tiruchirapalli, which is 113 km away.

By Train

1. Kumbakonam is well-connected with all parts of Tamil Nadu. The temple is 29 km away from the railway station.

By Bus

1. From Chennai and Pondicherry, the bus goes via Cuddalore -> Chidambaram -> Mayiladuthurai -> Kuttalam -> Thirumanancheri.
2. Direct buses to Thirumanancheri are available from Kuttalam and Mayiladuthurai.
3. Mini buses are available from Kuttalam to Thirumanancheri.

Tickets for the same-day Pooja can be purchased upon arrival at the counter. Online booking is not available for these poojas.

Reference Link: History

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It is said that the legendary sage “DURVASA” gave the Swayamvara Parvathi Moola chant, which is the only chant for marriage and marriage-related problems. Goddess Parvathi tried for the first time to become married to Lord Shiva, the man she loved. The name of this chant comes from the SWAYAMVARA PARVATHI chant. This verse is the Swayamvara Parvathi Mantra for marriage.

This puja is for those who want to marry or find love quickly. If your horoscope says that Mars is sick or that you have Kuja Dosha in your birth chart, then Swayamvara Parvathi Homam can help you with your marriage problems. The Swayamvara Parvathi Homam can help you find your perfect life partner, get rid of problems that are holding up your marriage, and make it stronger.

Thirumanancheri Pariharam for Marriage Pooja

• Pooja’s Name is Swayamvara Parvathy Homam.
• A boy or girl who is looking for a good spouse can perform this puja.
• Homam Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes, or 2 hours.
• Pooja performed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
• Pooja is not available on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday due to crowds.
• No. of individuals allowed: one family, 4–5 members. This pooja is meant for unmarried individuals.
• A one-week booking is required for this pooja.
• Chanting mantras 108 and 1008 times a day for 108 days will yield beneficial results
• Chanting the Swayamvara Parvathi Mantra 1008 times a day for 108 days will give you the best results.
• It is important not to interrupt the chanting at any point.

Dress code: Please wear
Men: White Pancha, Dhoti/Kurta, Pyjama.
Female: Saree with blouse; Punjabi Dress with dupatta; Chudidhar with dupatta; Half saree

Thirumanancheri Marriage Pooja Benefits

1. It is said that the devotee will get a good match within 3 months after performing the Pooja.
2. To remove obstacles in the marriage
3. It builds a strong relationship between couples who are getting married.
4. Chanting this mantra builds strong relationships between couples.
5. This puja gets rid of all the problems in your marriage.
6. It also gets rid of all the problems in love.
7. This puja builds strong bonds between couples and avoids divorce.

Swayamvara Parvathi Homam Moola Mantra

Chanting the below-said mantra 1008 times or 108 times per day for 108 days will yield the best results.

Om Hreem

Yogini Yogini Yogeswari

Yoga Bayamkari

Sakala Sthavara Jangamasya

Mukha Hrudayam

Mama Vasam Akarsha

Akarshaya Namah:

As per the legend, Sage Durvasa taught this mantra to Goddess Parvati to marry her beloved Lord Shiva.

It is advisable to chant this mantra in the early hours for enhanced concentration.

Thirumanancheri Temple Timings

• Morning Hours: 6:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Evening Hours: 3:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

This puja can be performed on any day, but Fridays are preferable. Women can perform this puja after the eighth day of their menstrual cycle. One should stop taking non-vegetarian food three days before the puja.

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Thirumanancheri Temple History

Goddess Parvati once expressed her interest in getting married in the Earth. While playing dice, they both had an argument which led Goddess Parvati to descend to the Earth and took the form of a cow and stayed at Komal. Knowing this Lord Vishnu, took the form a cowherd for his sister. From the holy fire of Rishi Bharata Muni, Parvati relieved from the curse at ‘Thiruvaaduthurai’and assumed her original form in ‘Kuthaalam’. Siva married Parvati at Thirumanancheri. Lord Siva is called by Sonavaararivaar to retain his promise to the Goddess.

Later Siva explained the reason behind Parvati’s stay in the Earth. Parvati took the bath in the river Cauvery and started living at Sage Bharata Muni Ashram as his daughter. Bharata Muni approached Siva to marry Parvati and his wish is granted.

This temple was built by the Queen Sembiyanmadevi from Chola Dynasty. Devotees can offers prayers anytime as  ‘Raghu Kalam’, Emagandam, Ashtami and Navami thithi is not applicable at this temple.

Thirumanancheri Temple Pooja for Marriage delay problem

Required pooja materials

Garlands – 2, Coconut – 2, Turmeric, Kumkum, Camphor, Ghee, Sandal Powder, Betel leaf, Betel Nut, Lemon and Bananas.

Thirumanancheri Temple Malai Pooja procedure (Kalyanam)

• On entering the temple, please offer Pranam towards the Kodi Maram and then for Sri Selva Ganapathy.
• Lit 5 Ghee deepam at Ghee Deepa mantap and sit for a while at Marriage Prarthana Mantap.
• Temple priest will be collecting all Pooja Samagri from you.
• Offer prayers for Sri Kalyana Sundareswar and Goddess.
• At the end of the Pooja, you will be offered with Prasadam.
• Please have the lemon juice which the priest offered to you.
• Take a head bath after reaching home and drink lemon juice without adding sugar (or) salt.
• Safeguard the garland in the Pooja room which you got it from the priest.
• Post marriage, please visit this temple with your spouse and offer the garland to the temple.

Thirumanancheri Temple Timings

• Morning Hours: 6:30 am to 1:30 pm
• Evening Hours: 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm
• Astottaram and Sahasra Namarchana will be performed daily from 6:30 am – 8:30 pm

Thirumanancheri Temple Special Poojas

1. Devotees used to offer milk payasam to Mangala Raghu for Putra Bhagyam on every No moon day (i.e Amavasya )
2. Thiru Kalyanam will be performed during Chithirai.
3. Special Abhishekam will be performed on every 1st day of the Tamil month and during Pradosham timings.
4. Special Abhishekam along with Umamaheswara Homam will be performed for Kalyana Sundara on Sankatahara Chaturthi and Poosa Nakshatra days.

How to reach Thirumanancheri Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Tiruchirapalli which is 113 km away.

By Train

1. Kumbakonam is well connected with all parts of Tamil Nadu. Temple is 29 km away from Railway station.

By Bus

1. From Chennai and Pondicherry, Bus goes via Cuddalore –> Chidambaram -> Mayiladuthurai –> Kuttalam -> Thirumanancheri.
2. Direct Buses to Thirumanancheri are available from Kuttalam and Mayiladuthurai.
3. Mini Buses are available from Kuttalam to Thirumanancheri.

Thirumanancheri Temple Gallery

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