- Subrapadam / Thirupalli Eluchi (waking the deity)approx 5:10 AM
- Viswaroopa darshan (first sight of the Lord)approx 5:30 AM
- Udaya Marthanda Abhishekamapprox 6:15 AM
- Udaya Marthanda Deeparadhanaiapprox 7:00 AM
- Kalasandhi Poojaapprox 8:00 to 8:30 AM
- Uchikala Abhishekamapprox 10:30 AM
- Uchikala Deeparadhanaiapprox 12:00 noon
- Sayaratchai Poojaapprox 5:00 PM
- Arthasama Abhishekamapprox 7:15 PM
- Ekanda Seva, Ragasia Deeparadhanai and Palliarai Poojaapprox 8:30 to 8:45 PM
Nine pooja kalams structure the day at Tiruchendur, but three abhishekams anchor it: the Udaya Marthanda around 6:15 AM, the Uchikala near 10:30 AM, and the Arthasama around 7:15 PM. During abhishekam the utsava or mula murti is bathed and the crowd presses forward, so arrive a little before the stated time to get a clear line of sight. The dawn Viswaroopa darshan at roughly 5:30 AM and the Dwajasthamba namaskaram just after are the quietest, most contemplative moments of the schedule.
The day closes with a graceful sequence rather than an abrupt lock-up: Sayaratchai pooja near 5:00 PM, the night abhishekam, then Ekanda Seva, the Ragasia deeparadhanai and Palliarai pooja from around 8:30 PM before the doors are secured near 9:00 PM. Paid archana and abhishekam tickets let you sponsor a ritual in your name. All timings are approx and are officially adjusted on eclipse days, so check the current sheet at the temple office.
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