1. Introduction
Welcome to Thiruthalam™ — A Divine Temples Journey ("Thiruthalam™", "App", "Platform", "we", "us", or "our").
Thiruthalam™ is a digital temple discovery, pilgrimage, community documentation, and heritage preservation platform developed and operated by Virthalam Foundation, a Section 8 non-profit company registered in India.
The information and services provided through Thiruthalam™ are intended primarily for informational, devotional, educational, cultural, travel, and heritage-preservation purposes.
By using Thiruthalam™, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Disclaimer.
2. General Information Disclaimer
Thiruthalam™ provides information relating to temples, sacred places, religious traditions, festivals, events, history, architecture, culture, pilgrimage, and community contributions.
Although we make reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate information, we do not guarantee that information available through the App will always be:
- Accurate
- Complete
- Current
- Verified
- Reliable
- Error-free
- Available
Temple information may change without notice.
Users are encouraged to independently verify important information with the relevant temple, temple administration, authorized religious institution, or other reliable source.
3. Temple Timings and Availability
Temple timings, opening hours, pooja schedules, darshan arrangements, entry requirements, special access, holidays, and other operational information may change.
Such changes may occur due to:
- Festivals
- Religious ceremonies
- Government regulations
- Temple administration decisions
- Special events
- Maintenance
- Weather conditions
- Local circumstances
- Emergency situations
Thiruthalam™ does not guarantee that a temple will be open or accessible at the time indicated in the App.
Please confirm timings and availability directly with the relevant temple before travelling.
4. Festival and Event Information
Thiruthalam™ may provide information about temple festivals, religious events, cultural programs, poojas, and other activities.
Event information may be contributed by users, volunteers, temple representatives, public sources, or other contributors.
Dates, timings, venues, and event details may change.
Thiruthalam™ does not guarantee that an event will take place exactly as described.
Users should verify important event information with the relevant organizers or temple authorities.
5. User-Generated Content
Thiruthalam™ may contain content submitted by users, volunteers, photographers, researchers, temple representatives, and community members.
Such content may include:
- Temple descriptions
- Photographs
- Videos
- Historical information
- Festival information
- Traditional practices
- Reviews
- Comments
- Locations
- Community information
User-generated content represents the views or contributions of the respective contributors and does not necessarily represent the views of Virthalam Foundation.
We do not guarantee the accuracy, authenticity, legality, originality, or completeness of user-submitted content.
6. Religious and Spiritual Information
Thiruthalam™ provides religious, spiritual, cultural, and traditional information for general informational and devotional purposes.
Information concerning:
- Rasi
- Nakshatra
- Astrology
- Temple traditions
- Spiritual practices
- Religious beliefs
- Traditional remedies
- Devotional practices
- Religious classifications
should not be interpreted as professional, scientific, medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice.
Thiruthalam™ does not claim to establish or scientifically validate religious or spiritual beliefs.
7. Rasi and Nakshatra Recommendations
Thiruthalam™ may provide temple recommendations based on traditional Rasi and Nakshatra classifications.
These recommendations are intended for devotional, cultural, and informational purposes only.
Virthalam Foundation does not guarantee any particular:
- Health outcome
- Financial outcome
- Marriage outcome
- Career outcome
- Personal outcome
- Spiritual outcome
- Religious outcome
from visiting a temple or following a traditional practice.
Users should make personal, medical, financial, legal, or other important decisions based on appropriate professional advice where necessary.
8. AI-Generated Information
Thiruthalam™ may use artificial intelligence ("AI") to provide:
- Temple recommendations
- Temple discovery
- AI chat assistance
- Search assistance
- Journey planning
- Personalized suggestions
- Summaries
- Other AI-powered features
AI-generated responses may contain inaccuracies, incomplete information, outdated information, or unintended interpretations.
AI responses should not be treated as authoritative religious, historical, medical, legal, financial, or professional advice.
Users should independently verify important information before relying on it.
Virthalam Foundation does not guarantee the accuracy or suitability of any AI-generated response or recommendation.
9. Travel and Pilgrimage Disclaimer
Thiruthalam™ may assist users in discovering and planning temple journeys.
However, we do not guarantee:
- Road conditions
- Traffic conditions
- Public transportation availability
- Parking availability
- Accommodation availability
- Temple entry
- Darshan availability
- Crowd conditions
- Weather conditions
- Travel times
- Route accuracy
- Safety conditions
Users are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and decisions.
Please follow local laws, temple rules, safety instructions, and instructions issued by authorized authorities.
10. Maps and Location Information
Location, distance, directions, maps, and navigation features may depend on third-party mapping and location services.
Location information may not always be accurate because of:
- GPS limitations
- Network availability
- Device settings
- Map-data changes
- Road changes
- Temporary closures
- Third-party service limitations
Do not rely solely on Thiruthalam™ for navigation in situations where inaccurate directions could create a safety risk.
11. Temple Safety and Rules
Every temple may have its own:
- Entry rules
- Dress requirements
- Photography restrictions
- Photography permissions
- Security procedures
- Queue systems
- Darshan procedures
- Age restrictions
- Festival restrictions
- Parking rules
- Other visitor requirements
Users are responsible for following the rules and instructions of the respective temple and local authorities.
Thiruthalam™ is not responsible for consequences resulting from failure to follow temple rules or local regulations.
12. Heritage and Historical Information
Thiruthalam™ aims to support the digital documentation and preservation of India's temple heritage.
Historical and cultural information may be collected from multiple sources, including community contributions and publicly available information.
Different sources may contain different interpretations of history, traditions, dates, legends, and cultural practices.
Where appropriate, users should consult recognized historical, archaeological, academic, temple, or government sources for authoritative information.
13. Photographs and Media
Photographs and other media displayed on Thiruthalam™ may be submitted by users, volunteers, photographers, temple representatives, or other sources.
We do not guarantee that every photograph or media file is:
- Original
- Current
- Official
- Professionally produced
- Free from third-party rights
If you believe that content displayed on Thiruthalam™ infringes your copyright, privacy, or other rights, please contact us so that we can review the matter.
14. Third-Party Services
Thiruthalam™ may use or link to third-party services, including:
- Mapping services
- AI services
- Cloud services
- Authentication providers
- Analytics services
- Payment providers
- External websites
- Other technology services
Third-party services operate independently and may have their own terms, privacy policies, and practices.
Virthalam Foundation is not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, security, or practices of third-party services beyond its reasonable control.
15. External Links
The App or website may contain links to external websites or resources.
Such links may be provided for convenience or additional information.
Providing a link does not necessarily mean that Virthalam Foundation endorses the content, organization, product, service, or information available through that external website.
Users access external websites at their own discretion and risk.
16. No Professional Advice
Nothing provided through Thiruthalam™ should be interpreted as:
- Medical advice
- Legal advice
- Financial advice
- Investment advice
- Psychological advice
- Professional travel advice
- Scientific advice
- Guaranteed religious guidance
If you require professional advice, consult a qualified professional.
17. No Guaranteed Results
Thiruthalam™ does not guarantee any particular result from:
- Visiting a temple
- Participating in a religious event
- Following a traditional practice
- Following an AI recommendation
- Using Rasi or Nakshatra-based recommendations
- Following spiritual suggestions
- Using pilgrimage planning features
Religious and spiritual practices may have different meanings and interpretations among individuals and traditions.
18. Community-Powered Platform
Thiruthalam™ is intended to grow through community participation.
Information may be contributed by:
- Devotees
- Volunteers
- Researchers
- Photographers
- Temple representatives
- Community organizations
- Other contributors
Because of this community-driven model, information may vary in quality and completeness.
We encourage users to report inaccurate, outdated, inappropriate, or misleading information.
19. No Guarantee of Continuous Availability
We aim to provide a reliable service but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access.
Thiruthalam™ may become temporarily unavailable because of:
- Maintenance
- Software updates
- Server issues
- Network failures
- Cybersecurity incidents
- Third-party service failures
- Technical problems
- Force majeure events
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features where reasonably necessary.
20. Limitation of Responsibility
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Virthalam Foundation, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives, partners, and service providers shall not be responsible for losses or damages arising from reliance on information provided through Thiruthalam™.
This includes, where legally permitted, losses relating to:
- Incorrect temple information
- Changed temple timings
- Cancelled events
- Travel arrangements
- Navigation errors
- AI-generated information
- User-generated content
- Third-party services
- Technical interruptions
Nothing in this Disclaimer is intended to exclude liability that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.
21. User Responsibility
Users are responsible for evaluating information before relying upon it.
Before visiting a temple or participating in an event, users should independently confirm relevant details.
Users should also:
- Follow temple rules
- Follow local laws
- Follow safety instructions
- Respect religious customs
- Respect local communities
- Obtain necessary permissions for photography or recording
- Verify travel information
- Exercise appropriate personal judgment
22. Reporting Incorrect Information
We welcome community assistance in improving Thiruthalam™.
If you identify information that is:
- Incorrect
- Outdated
- Misleading
- Inappropriate
- Incomplete
- Copyright-infringing
- Privacy-sensitive
you may report it through available reporting features or contact us.
We may review and update or remove content where appropriate.
23. Changes to This Disclaimer
We may update this Disclaimer from time to time to reflect:
- New features
- Changes in the App
- Changes in our services
- Changes in technology
- Changes in applicable laws
- Changes in our operational practices
The updated version will include a revised effective date.
24. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Disclaimer, please contact:
Virthalam Foundation
Section 8 Non-Profit Company
App: Thiruthalam™ — A Divine Temples Journey
Website: https://thiruthalam.in/
Email: info@virthalam.org
Registered Office:
No. 263 Buvancare Street, O.K. Palayam,
Mudaliarpet, Pondicherry – 605004, India
Phone: +91 9488070302
25. Acceptance
By accessing, downloading, installing, or using Thiruthalam™, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Disclaimer and agree to use the App at your own discretion and responsibility.
?? Thiruthalam™ — A Divine Temples Journey
Discover. Document. Preserve.
Developed by:
Virthalam Foundation
Section 8 Non-Profit Company
Built with technology. Driven by seva. Dedicated to preserving India's temple heritage.