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Section 8 Non-Profit · Est. 2024
About Thiruthalam

Preserving Sacred India
one temple at a time

Thiruthalam is a community-powered digital platform built under the Virthalam Foundation — a registered Section 8 non-profit organisation dedicated to the preservation, digitisation, and revitalisation of India's ancient temple heritage.

We bring together temple priests, scholars, devotees, and technologists to ensure the spiritual, architectural, and cultural wealth of temples is safeguarded for generations to come — accessible to every devotee, everywhere, in their own language.

100% Free & Ad-Free
Pure seva — no subscriptions, no ads, no paywalls. Forever free for every devotee.
Community Driven
Built by devotees, for devotees — photographers, writers, and volunteers across India.
Trilingual Platform
Full content in Tamil, Hindi, and English. India's heritage, in your language.

The people behind
every temple story

A collective of historians, engineers, and devotees dedicated to eternalizing our heritage.

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Dr. Karthik Raja
Vadivelan
Founder & President
Premasanthi
Premasanthi
Secretary
sha V.
Sandosh
Treasurer
Dr. Karthik Raja
Meera Iyer
Heritage Consultant
Meet Our Team

Behind Thiruthalam is a dedicated team of individuals working together to preserve and promote temple heritage across regions.

Field Team
Data Collectors
Our regional data collectors travel across districts to gather accurate temple details, histories, and cultural insights.
Visual Team
Photographers
Capturing the divine essence of each temple, our photographers help bring the spiritual experience alive through visuals.
Tech Team
App Developers
The technical backbone of Thiruthalam — our developers ensure a seamless and user-friendly experience on mobile and web platforms.
Regional Team
District Coordinators
Each district has a dedicated coordinator to manage local temple data, user contributions, and authenticity checks.
Content Team
Content Contributors
Spiritual writers and researchers who provide verified temple descriptions, tales, and religious content.
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Contribute your skills to preserve India's temple heritage.
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Community Volunteers
We are supported by passionate devotees and volunteers who continuously help us improve, expand, and maintain the accuracy of Thiruthalam's database. Every contribution — big or small — preserves a piece of India's sacred heritage.
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Find the right temple
for your spiritual need

Ask our AI in plain language — your rasi, nakshatra, health need, or wish — and get personalised temple recommendations with deity details, astrology insights, and navigation.

Rasi & Nakshatra Matching
Tell us your birth star and AI recommends the most auspicious temples for your specific spiritual need.
Festival & Event Alerts
Ask about upcoming festivals near your location and get dates, timings, and temple details instantly.
Voice & Text Queries
Speak or type naturally in Tamil, Hindi, or English. "Which Murugan temple for job growth?" — AI understands.
GPS Temple Discovery
AI finds the nearest matching temples from your current location with directions and darshan timings.
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Vaitheeswaran Koil
(Pullirukkuvelur)
Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu
The Temple of Healing Angaraka Sthalam Healing Theertham
"May the cosmic energy of Mars restore your inner fire and health."
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QR Technology

Every temple,
a unique digital identity

A unique QR code for every temple. Devotees scan to instantly access complete temple history, rituals, and navigation — in their preferred language. A spiritual tourism guide in your pocket.

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Instant temple information
Full history, timings, rituals, and mythology in seconds.
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Spiritual tourism integration
Accommodation, transport, and local handicraft links.
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Language of your choice
Tamil, Hindi, or English — same content, your language.
Brihadeeswarar Temple
Thanjavur · Tamil Nadu
தமிழ்हिंदीEN
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Neglected Temple Module

Report. Verify. Revive.

Thousands of ancient temples lie abandoned. A 3-step field report from you triggers official HR & CE action.

1,800+
Reports Filed
28
Districts Covered
100%
Admin Verified
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Submit Field Report
Photos, GPS, condition, support type — 3-step guided form in the app.
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Admin Verification
Super Admin reviews authenticity, GPS accuracy, and media validity.
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HR & CE Dispatch
Auto-dispatched to the correct district HR & CE office with GPS data.
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Public Listing
Approved temple gets a 'Needs Attention' badge visible to all users.
App Features

Built for every
devotee

Multilingual · Free · Ad-free
iOS & Android

GPS Temple Discovery
Find temples by radius from your GPS location. Interactive map with real-time pins, deity filters, and state cascades.
Core Feature
Verified Registry
Community-contributed temple data with admin approval. Rich cultural metadata, history, and facilities.
Data Integrity
Smart Visit Planner
Best time, crowd levels, and AI predictions for the ideal darshan experience at every temple.
AI Powered
3 Language Support
Full UI and temple content in Tamil, Hindi, and English. Switch anytime, accessible to every devotee.
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Festival & Events
Special day alerts, festival calendars, and event discovery linked to every temple in the directory.
Community
QR Code Access
Unique QR per temple — scan for instant history, darshan timings, and spiritual tourism guide in your language.
Innovation
Upcoming Events & Festivals

Sacred Celebrations
Across India

Don't miss the divine celebrations at India's most sacred temples. Plan your pilgrimage around these auspicious festivals.

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APR
Tamil New Year

Puthandu Vizha

🛕 Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Chennai

Celebrate the Tamil New Year with special abhishekam, alankaram, and cultural programmes at one of Chennai's most revered temples.

6:00 AM – 9:00 PM Mylapore, Chennai
🔥 High Crowd
21
APR
Annual Festival

Panguni Uthiram

🛕 Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai

The celestial wedding of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar. Grand procession, decorated ratham, and lakhs of devotees gathered in devotion.

5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Madurai, Tamil Nadu
30
APR
Pilgrimage Day

Skanda Sashti

🛕 Murugan Temple, Palani

Six-day Skanda Sashti fasting festival dedicated to Lord Murugan. Thousands of kavadi carriers ascend the sacred Palani hill in devotion.

4:00 AM – 8:00 PM Palani, Dindigul Dist.
12
MAY
Brahmotsavam

Vaikasi Brahmotsavam

🛕 Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur

The grand annual festival of Thanjavur's UNESCO heritage temple. Ten-day celebration with utsava murthi processions, classical carnatic concerts, and midnight alankaram.

10 Days · May 12–21 Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
20
MAY
Special Pooja

Aani Thirumanjanam

🛕 Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram

The sacred annual abhishekam of Nataraja — Lord of Cosmic Dance. Rare ritual performed only twice a year by authorized Dikshitar priests.

6:00 AM – 12:00 PM Chidambaram, TN
04
JUN
Chariot Festival

Aani Ther Thiruvizha

🛕 Arunachaleswarar Temple, Thiruvannamalai

The grand chariot procession of Lord Arunachaleswarar through the four mada streets. Decorated ther pulled by thousands of devotees.

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thiruvannamalai, TN
Get Involved

Join the
Preservation Movement

Every contribution keeps India's sacred heritage alive for future generations.

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Share Knowledge
Contribute temple stories, photos, and historical records through the app.
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Volunteer
Help with translations, field photography, documentation, and verification.
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Donate (80G)
Support community contributors. Full fund transparency. 80G tax benefit.
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Partner on research, documentation, and temple restoration initiatives.
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