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அருள்மிகு கொளஞ்சியப்பர் திருக்கோயில்

Arulmigu Kolanciyappar Temple is a Hindu place of worship located in Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu, serving as a spiritual center for the local community.

॥ ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥

Ancient Bells,
Living Faith

Arulmigu Kolanciyappar Temple stands in Virudhachalam, a town in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district. The temple represents an important node in the region's Hindu devotional landscape, welcoming worshippers seeking blessings and spiritual renewal. While detailed historical records remain sparse in widely accessible sources, the temple's presence in Virudhachalam reflects the town's enduring religious character. The structure and its rituals form part of the broader fabric of Tamil Nadu's temple culture, where ancient and living traditions intersect. Visitors to the temple encounter the devotional practices and architectural forms characteristic of South Indian Hindu worship. The temple's role in local religious life underscores the continuing significance of such sanctuaries in fostering community bonds and spiritual practice across generations.

॥ वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम् ॥

Light a Lamp,
Offer a Prayer

Every wick lit, every offering made at Arulmigu Kolanciyappar Temple, joins a river of devotion that flows through every heart that has ever sought refuge in Hindu Devotion.

grand South Indian temple complex, featuring multiple ornate gopurams (towers) and mandapams, is beautifully illuminated at night by countless flickering oil lamps. Garlands of flowers and festive decorations adorn the temple architecture. In the foreground, devotees in traditional attire walk along the perimeter of a reflective temple tank, where numerous small diyas float, mirroring the temple's glow and the bright full moon in the night sky.

Welcome to the Sanctum

அருள்மிகு கொளஞ்சியப்பர் திருக்கோயில்

Arulmigu Kolanciyappar Temple is a Hindu place of worship located in Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu, serving as a spiritual center for the local community.

Arulmigu Kolanciyappar Temple stands in Virudhachalam, a town in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district. The temple represents an important node in the region's Hindu devotional landscape, welcoming worshippers seeking blessings and spiritual renewal. While detailed historical records remain sparse in widely accessible sources, the temple's presence in Virudhachalam reflects the town's enduring religious character. The structure and its rituals form part of the broader fabric of Tamil Nadu's temple culture, where ancient and living traditions intersect. Visitors to the temple encounter the devotional practices and architectural forms characteristic of South Indian Hindu worship. The temple's role in local religious life underscores the continuing significance of such sanctuaries in fostering community bonds and spiritual practice across generations.

108Sacred Lamps
6Daily Aartis
114Devotees

Sacred Offerings

Sevas & Pujas

Offerings performed by ordained priests under the guidance of vedic tradition — for every milestone of life.

Mahabhishekam

Ceremonial bathing of the deity with milk, honey, sandalwood and sacred herbs accompanied by Vedic chants.

Archana

Recitation of the deity's names and mantras with flower offerings, performed in your name and gotra.

गं

Ganapati Homam

Sacred fire ritual to invoke Lord Ganesha — performed before new beginnings and important journeys.

Daily Worship

Aarti & Darshan Hours

Open every day of the week. Each hour carries its own fragrance, its own prayer.

  • 04:30 AMSuprabhatamAwakening of the Lord with vedic hymns
  • 07:00 AMTomala SevaOffering of fresh tulsi & flower garlands
  • 11:30 AMRajbhog AartiMidday bhog and naivedyam
  • 04:00 PMUtthapan DarshanReawakening after the afternoon rest
  • 07:00 PMSandhya AartiTwilight worship with conch and bell
  • 09:00 PMShayan AartiFinal blessing — sanctum closes for the night

Plan Your Visit

Reach the Sanctum

Address: Tamil Nadu, India

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