Vishnu
Oppilappan Koil Sri Vishnu Temple
Thiruvinam (Oppilappan Koil), Tamil Nadu · Oppilappan (Vishnu)
About Oppilappan Koil Sri Vishnu Temple
One of the 108 Divya Desams near Kumbakonam. The presiding deity Oppilappan is Vishnu who married Bhoomidevi (Earth goddess) here. Uniquely, no salt is offered in the prasadam here in memory of Bhoomidevi who was too young to cook with salt at their wedding. The utsavar (processional deity) wears an unmarried girl's ornaments.
Darshan Information
🙏 Main Deity
Oppilappan (Vishnu)
🙏 Secondary Deity
Bhoomidevi (Lakshmi)
🏛️ Spiritual Category
Vishnu
🕐 Darshan Timings
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📅 Best Visit Time
October to March
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station
Papanasam (8 km)
Nearest Airport
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (90 km)
Food & Stay
Ideal Base City
Kumbakonam
Visitor Tips
Prasadam here is made without salt — the only such temple; combine with Kumbakonam Divya Desams (12 km); very peaceful and less crowded.
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Quick Info
Darshan Timings
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
State
Tamil Nadu
Location
Thiruvinam (Oppilappan Koil)
Ideal Base City
Kumbakonam
Senior Friendly
Unknown
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