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Tirukkozhi Divya Desam




Tirukkozhi, one of the 108 Divya Desam, situated about 3 km from Tiruchirapalli, in Tamil Nadu. The temple is close to Srirangam across the Cauvery River. The temple has a large mandapam with pillars ornamented with exquisite sculptures. There are several mandapams with shrines dedicated to Alwars and the Acharyas. There is a shrine dedicated to Thiruppaan Alwar on the north of the temple tank.

During the month of Pankuni (March-April), the image of Ranganathar from Srirangam is brought in procession to this temple and Kalyana Utsavam (Marriage Festival) is celebrated on the day prior to Panguni Utram.



Updated on 3rd August, 2015
District: Tiruchirapalli
Location: Tiruchirapalli    

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