108 Divya Desam list: Order & Locations (Free PDF)
108 Divya Desam list: complete order with location-wise index plus free PDF sources. Save the list and plan your pilgrimage.
108 Divya Desam list: Order & Locations (Free PDF)
Start here: what the 108 Divya Desam list contains
The 108 Divya Desam list gathers the Vishnu temples praised by the Azhwars in the Divya Prabandham. Of these, 105 are in India, one is in Nepal (Muktinath/Salagramam), and two are celestial realms—Thirupparkadal (Kshira Sagara) and Paramapadam (Vaikuntha). Pilgrims usually follow a traditional sequence that begins with Srirangam and includes famous sites such as Tirupati, Badrinath, Dwarka and the Kerala divyadesams.
Region-wise master table (quick planning)
| Region (traditional grouping) | Count | Example sites |
|---|---|---|
| Chola Nadu (Central TN) | 40 | Srirangam, Thiruvellarai, Kumbakonam cluster |
| Pandya Nadu (South TN) | 18 | Madurai region, Tirunelveli/Tuticorin clusters |
| Tondai Nadu (North TN) | 22 | Kanchipuram, Chennai belt |
| Malai Nadu (Kerala) | 11 | Thiruvananthapuram (Padmanabhaswamy), Aranmula |
| Nadu Nadu (TN central-east) | 2 | Cuddalore–Villupuram belt |
| Vada Nadu (North India + Nepal) | 11 | Badrinath, Dwarka, Ayodhya, Muktinath (Nepal) |
| Vinnulagam (Celestial) | 2 | Thirupparkadal, Paramapadam |
| Numbers align with standard references and the encyclopedia overview. |
Local Tip: Use region clusters (e.g., Kumbakonam–Thanjavur, Tirunelveli “Irattai Thiruppathi”) to cover 6–10 temples per day with minimal travel.
Classic order (starter) from Srirangam to Tirupati
Pilgrims often start at 01 Srirangam (Tiruchirappalli, TN) and proceed through the Trichy–Kumbakonam–Kanchipuram belts before Kerala and North India, finishing the South with 106 Thiruvenkatam (Tirupati, AP); 107 Thirupparkadal and 108 Paramapadam complete the set spiritually. Use the PDF sources below for the full 1–108 ordered names in the Mangalaasaasanam sequence.
Location-wise index (state/UT wise) for the 108 Divya Desam list
Use this to plan logistics quickly; detailed numbering appears in the PDFs cited in “Useful Links”.
Tamil Nadu (84 Divya Desams) – Trichy, Thanjavur–Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Cuddalore, Villupuram, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu, Chennai, Tiruvallur, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi coast, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Madurai. Highlights include: Srirangam, Uraiyur, Uthamarkoil, Thiruvellarai, Kumbakonam Navagraha belt (several divyadesams near-by), Kanchipuram’s multiple shrines (Varadaraja Perumal at Kanchipuram), Tiruvallur Thiruvallikeni/Triplicane (Parthasarathy) in Chennai.
Kerala (11) – Thiruvananthapuram Padmanabhaswamy, Aranmula Parthasarathy, Thiruvalla Sreevallabha, Thrikkakara Vamana, Guruvayur (often counted under Abhimana elsewhere but Divya Desam list includes Thrikkakara etc.), Thrippuliyoor, Thirumoozhikkulam, Thiruvananthapuram—Thirupadagam? (Use the detailed PDF to tick every site precisely).
Andhra Pradesh (2) – Ahobilam (Nava Narasimha complex, Kurnool) and Tirupati (Thiruvenkatam, Chittoor).
Uttar Pradesh (4) – Ayodhya (Nava Mukundan?), Mathura (Govardhan/Mathura divisions), Gokul, Naimisaranyam (per classic list). Check the PDF for exact temple names used in the canon.
Uttarakhand (3) – Badrinath, Joshimath (Thirupirithi/Paramapadagiri), Salagramam counted in Nepal; Uttarakhand includes Divya Desams like Badrinath/Jyotirmath.
Gujarat (1) – Dwarka (Dwarakadish).
Nepal (1) – Muktinath/Salagramam (Mustang).
Celestial (2) – Thirupparkadal (Kshira Sagara) and Paramapadam (Vaikuntha).
What I learned while compiling: The earthly 106 appear in many websites in slightly different orders; the Prapatti PDF preserves a widely used sequence alongside brief deity/pose notes—handy for checklisting.
Mini table: ten most-travel-efficient clusters
| Cluster | District(s) | Sample set |
|---|---|---|
| Trichy Core | Tiruchirappalli | Srirangam, Uraiyur, Uthamarkoil, Thiruvellarai |
| Kumbakonam Loop | Thanjavur/Mayiladuthurai | Oppiliappan, Thirunageswaram, Tirucherai, Nachiyar Koil |
| Nagai Coast | Nagapattinam | Tirukannangudi, Tirukannapuram, Tirukannamangai |
| Chennai City | Chennai | Parthasarathy (Triplicane), Tiruneermalai (nearby), Thiruvallikeni area |
| Kanchipuram | Kanchipuram | Varadaraja Perumal, Ashtabuyagaram, Yathothkari |
| Tirunelveli Belt | Tirunelveli/Tuticorin | Irattai Tirupathi set, Thirukolur, Alwar Thirunagari |
| Madurai–Sivaganga | TN South | Thirumogur, Thirupullani, Paramakudi area |
| Kerala South | Pathanamthitta/TVM | Aranmula, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Kerala Mid | Ernakulam/Thrissur | Thrikkakara, Thiruvalla, Triprayar (check canon list vs Abhimana) |
| North India arc | Gujarat/UP/UK/Nepal | Dwarka, Mathura, Ayodhya, Naimisaranya, Badrinath, Muktinath |
| (Use the PDFs for exact names and numbering for your yatra log.) |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Mixing Abhimana Sthalams with Divya Desams: They’re separate 108 lists; don’t combine.
- Trusting unverified social media orders: Always cross-check with a canonical PDF or encyclopedia list.
Mobile checklist (Know Before You Go)
- Pick your region cluster (e.g., Kumbakonam Loop).
- Download a PDF with the full numbering (see Useful Links).
- Mark driving distances and opening times; plan prasadam breaks.
- Carry modest attire, ID, cash for archana tickets.
- Respect no-photography zones.
Conclusion: how to use the 108 Divya Desam list
Start with the region-wise index above, then follow the classic numbering from Srirangam (01) to Tirupati (106), adding Thirupparkadal (107) and Paramapadam (108) in your spiritual completion. Save the PDFs so your family can check off temples as you go.
