Śrī Kālamēgha Perumāḷ Temple, Thirumohur
Where Viṣṇu took the Mohinī form
⭐ Why it is famous
A Divya Deśam east of Madurai where Viṣṇu is said to have taken the Mohinī form at the churning of the ocean; the temple keeps a rare Sudarśana cakra shrine with sixteen arms.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Praised by Tirumaṅgai Āḻvār and Nammāḻvār, the shrine has Pāṇḍya and Nāyaka additions; the Cittirai festival links it to the Aḻagar procession into Madurai.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 07:00 – 12:00 and 17:00 – 20:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan; arcana at the counter
- The Sudarśana shrine is the main draw for devotees seeking protection
- Quiet on weekdays; busy through Cittirai
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Śrī Kālamēgha Perumāḷ Temple, Thirumohur, Thirumohur, MaduraiMadurai Junction (MDU) — 12 km
- Government: Mattuthavani (Madurai Integrated) bus stand, 8 km; town buses to Thirumohur
- Private buses: Private buses from Arappalayam, Madurai
Madurai Airport (IXM) — 22 km
12 km east of Madurai on the Melur road; town buses run every 20 minutes.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Hotels in Madurai, ₹1,200–₹5,000
- Budget lodges near Mattuthavani, ₹800–₹1,800
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹6,500 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal
- Gandhi Memorial Museum
- Alagar hills
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
November–February; Cittirai festival in April