Arulmigu Vana Durga Temple
அருள்மிகு வன துர்கை திருக்கோயில்
Durga · Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Ancient★ 4.71,400 reviews
About the temple
Famous for powerful Durga worship Removal of black magic, curses, and overcoming enemies
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 07:00 – 20:30
- Best time to visit
- Early morning hours on mid-week non-festival days to experience a peaceful darshan atmosphere
Deity
DurgaLord GaneshaLord Murugan
- Deity form
- Standing Goddess (Ugra/Shanta form)
- Religious tradition
- Agama Shastra
- Sanskrit name
- वनदुर्गा मन्दिरम्
- Also known as
- Kathiramangalam Durga Temple
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 07:00-12:30, 16:30-20:30
- Break timings
- 12:00-16:30
- Special days
- Extended during Ragu Kaalam/Navaratri
- Festival timings
- Traditional attire; modest clothing mandatory.
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 08:30 AM
- Midday aarti
- 12:00 PM
- Evening aarti
- 06:30 PM
- Night aarti
- 08:00 PM
- Special aarti days
- Tuesdays and Fridays (Rahu Kaalam)
- Ritual schedule
- Four systematic daily ritual sessions executed strictly under traditional Shaiva Agamic metrics
- Pooja timings
- Available at counter
- Abhishek timings
- Morning
- Special poojas
- Available
- Online pooja booking
- Via portal
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Ancient/Traditional
- Architect / builder
- Traditional Sthapathis
- Construction materials
- Stone and brick
- Historical events
- Patronized by local chieftains
- Renovations
- Regular HR&CE maintenance
- Archaeological importance
- State heritage site
- Legends
- Goddess protected the forest/village
- Inscriptions
- Yes
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- Medieval
- Structure
- Complex
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Main entrance tower
- Mandapa
- Mahamandapam
- Sculptural features
- Durga, Shiva, Ganesha
- Artistic elements
- Stucco work
- Construction technique
- Traditional stone work
- Unique features
- Powerful Durga deity
Festivals & events
- Festival calendar
- Tuesdays, Fridays (Rahu Kaalam)
- Special celebration days
- Devotional discourses
- Cultural events
- Navaratri (9 days), Chitra Pournami, Aadi Velli.
- Annual events
- Navaratri and every Tuesday/Friday (Rahu Kaalam).
- Peak crowd season
- Open extended hours during Navaratri.
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Early morning hours on mid-week non-festival days to experience a peaceful darshan atmosphere
- Parking capacity
- 20+ Vehicles
- Parking fees
- Free
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI, Bank Transfer
- Prasadam
- Vibhuti/Kumkum.