1st Apr'17:
On this fine Saturday, early morning around 6.A.M, myself along with my mom & Vijaya Chitti started to Kanchipuram via car. On the way, we got to visit Sri Adhi Kesava Perumal temple at Sriperumbudhur.
Sriperumbudhur - Sri Adhi Kesava Perumal temple (Temple 233)
Address: Sri Adhi Kesava Perumal temple, SH 57, Ramanujar Nagar, Sriperumbudhur, Tamil Nadu - 602105
Sri Adhi Kesava Perumal temple is also called as Ramanujar temple located at Sriperumbudhur, Kanchipuram. The temple is believed to be the birth place of Ramanuja, the exponent of Vishishtadvaita philosophy. The gold plated shrine in front of the hall of Ramanuja is built by the Maharaja of Mysore.
The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Vishnu in standing position along with his consorts Shridevi & Bhoodevi. There is a mandap in front of the temple where Ramanuja was born. The temple doesnt have a swarga vasal since is believed that praying to Swami Ramanuja is the way to Vaikundam. We had great dharshan & blessings at the temple & then visited Shri Kamakshi Amman temple, Kanchi kamakoti peetam & then to Adhi Kamakshi Amman temple.
Kanchipuram - Sri Adhi Kamakshi Amman temple (Temple 234)
Address: Sri Adhi Kamakshi temple, Kanchipuram - 635 501
Adhi Kamakshi Amman temple is the original Kamakshi Devi temple and is now called as Adhi Peeteswari or Adhi Peeta Parameswari temple.
The presiding deity of the temple is Adhi Kamakshi installed by Adi Sankara. Other deities available in the temple are Madaleeswarar lingam, Saptha Kannikas, Nagar, Mahisasuramardhini etc., Offered our prayers here and then visited Anchaneya temple.
Kanchipuram - Sri Anchaneya temple (Temple 235)
Address: Sri Anchaneya temple, Kanchipuram - 635 501
Anchaneya temple was located opposite to Adhi Kamakshi Amman temple, Got blessings from Lord Anchaneya & then visited Brahmapureeswarar temple.
Thenampakkamam - Brahmapureeswarar temple (Temple 236)
Address: Sri Brahmapureeswarar temple, Thenambakkam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - 631 601
Brahmapureeswarar temple is closely related to Kanchi Maha Periyavaa - Sri Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Swamigal. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva in the name of Brahmapureeswarar.
There is a separate shrine for Ganapathy worshiped by Maha Periyavaa named now as Chandrasekara Ganapathy.
We have also got a chance to visit the room where Maha Periyavaa stayed, did meditation at the tranquil place & then visited Orikkai Maha Periyavaa Mani mandapam, had lunch at the mandapam, visited Kanchi Kudil, Kailasanathar temple, Kachabeswarar temple, Kumarakottam Murugan temple & then to Pandava thoothar Perumal temple.
Kanchipuram - Pandava thoothar Perumal temple (Temple 237, Dhivyadesam 13)
Address: Pandava thoothar Perumal temple, Pandavaperumal Koil St, Periya, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - 631 502
On this fine Saturday, early morning around 6.A.M, myself along with my mom & Vijaya Chitti started to Kanchipuram via car. On the way, we got to visit Sri Adhi Kesava Perumal temple at Sriperumbudhur.
Sriperumbudhur - Sri Adhi Kesava Perumal temple (Temple 233)
Address: Sri Adhi Kesava Perumal temple, SH 57, Ramanujar Nagar, Sriperumbudhur, Tamil Nadu - 602105
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| Sri Adhi Kesava Perumal temple |
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| At Sri Adhi Kesava Perumal temple - Sriperumbudhur |
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| Sri Adhi Kesava Perumal temple - Sri Prumbudhur |
Kanchipuram - Sri Adhi Kamakshi Amman temple (Temple 234)
Address: Sri Adhi Kamakshi temple, Kanchipuram - 635 501
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| Adhi Kamakshi Amman temple |
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| At Adhi Kamakshi temple. Kanchipuram |
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| At Adhi Kamakshi Amman temple |
Kanchipuram - Sri Anchaneya temple (Temple 235)
Address: Sri Anchaneya temple, Kanchipuram - 635 501
Anchaneya temple was located opposite to Adhi Kamakshi Amman temple, Got blessings from Lord Anchaneya & then visited Brahmapureeswarar temple.
Thenampakkamam - Brahmapureeswarar temple (Temple 236)
Address: Sri Brahmapureeswarar temple, Thenambakkam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - 631 601
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| Brahmapureeswarar temple |
There is a separate shrine for Ganapathy worshiped by Maha Periyavaa named now as Chandrasekara Ganapathy.
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| Lord Ganesha at Brahmapureeswarar temple |
Kanchipuram - Pandava thoothar Perumal temple (Temple 237, Dhivyadesam 13)
Address: Pandava thoothar Perumal temple, Pandavaperumal Koil St, Periya, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - 631 502
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| Pandava Thoothar Perumal temple |
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| At Pandava Thoothar Perumal temple |
Pandava thoothar Perumal temple or Thirupadagam is glorified in Dhivaprabhanda and is listed as one of the 108 Dhivyadesam.
The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Vishnu in the name of Pandava thoothar Perumal and his consort Lakshmi as Rukmini. It is a rarest of the rare form in this temple that 25 feet tall Lord Krishna graces from the sanctum in a sitting form.
Glimpsed the wonderful dharshan of Lord Krishna, received his blessings and then visited Ekambareswarar temple & then to Ona Kantheeswarar temple.
Kanchipuram - Ona Kantheeswarar temple (Temple 238, Paadal Petra Stalam 31)
Address: Sri Ona Kantheswarar temple, Ona Kandhan Dhali, Panchupettai, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - 631 502
Ona Kantheeswarar temple is revered in Thevaram and is listed as one of the 275 Paadal Petra Stalam. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva in the name of Ona Kantheeswarar. Mother Kamakshi in Kanchipuram is omnipresent, hence there is no Ambika shrine in this temple. Offered our humble prayers to Lord Shiva and then visited Sri Pachai Vanna Perumal temple.
Kanchipuram - Sri Pachai Vanna Perumal temple (Temple 239)
Address: Sri Pachai Vanna Perumal temple, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - 631 502
Sri Pachai Vanna Perumal temple is located just opposite to Pavala Vanna perumal temple. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Vishnu in the name of Pachai Vanna perumal, graces in the temple shining emerald green in a standing form. Worshiped Lord Vishnu and then visited Pavala Vanna Perumal temple.
Kanchipuram - Sri Pavala Vanna Perumal temple (Temple 240, Dhivyadesam 14)
Address: Sri Pavala Vanna Perumal temple, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - 631 502
Pavala Vanna Perumal temple is glorified in the Dhivyaprabhanda and is classified as one of the 108 Dhivyadesam. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Vishnu in the form of Pavala Vanna Perumal in standing posture and his consort Lakshmi as Pavazhavalli. Worshiped the deities of the temple and then visited Ulagalantha Perumal temple.
Kanchipuram - Ulagalanda Perumal temple (Temple 241, Dhivyadesam 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Address: Sri Ulagalanda Perumal temple, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - 631 502
Ulagalantha Perumal temple is revered in Dhivyaprabhanda & in houses 4 Dhivyadesams - Tiruooragam, Tirukkaragam, Tirukkarvanam & Tiruneeragam in a single temple.
Tiruooragam: The central shrine of the temple is referred as Peragam, while the smaller shrine where the image of the snake god Adisesha is housed is called Tiruooragam. As per the tradition, Mahabali at the foot of Vamana could not view the Viswaroopam and requested to have a smaller form. Vishnu obliged and appeared as a snake in a smaller shrine.
Tirukkaragam: The presiding deity of the shrine is Karunakara Perumal facing north and seated on Adisesha and his consort Padmamani Nachiar.
Tirukkarvanam: The presiding deity of the temple is Kalvar and faces north with his consort Kamalavalli thayar.
Tiruneerakam: The temple has no presiding deity, but just a festive image probably brought from other shrine. Offered our humble pranams to all forms of Lord Vishnu and then visited Vaikunda Perumal temple.
Kanchipuram - Vaikunda Perumal temple (Temple 242, Dhivyadesam 19)
Address: Sri Vaikunda Perumal temple, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - 631 502
Vaikunda Perumal temple or Tiruparameswarar Vinnagaram is also glorified in Dhivyaprabhanda and is listed as one of the 108 Dhivyadesam. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Vishnu in the name of Vaikunda Perumal & his consort Lakshmi as Vaikundavalli. The temple architecture was extremely beautiful. Offered our heartfelt pranams to Lord Vishnu !!
Most Blessed day at the temples of Kanchipuram!!
Address: Sri Ona Kantheswarar temple, Ona Kandhan Dhali, Panchupettai, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - 631 502
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| Ona Kantheswarar temple |
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| At Ona Kantheswarar temple |
Kanchipuram - Sri Pachai Vanna Perumal temple (Temple 239)
Address: Sri Pachai Vanna Perumal temple, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - 631 502
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| Pachai Vanna Perumal temple |
Kanchipuram - Sri Pavala Vanna Perumal temple (Temple 240, Dhivyadesam 14)
Address: Sri Pavala Vanna Perumal temple, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - 631 502
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| At Pavala Vanna Perumal temple |
Kanchipuram - Ulagalanda Perumal temple (Temple 241, Dhivyadesam 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Address: Sri Ulagalanda Perumal temple, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - 631 502
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| Ulagalanda Perumal temple |
Tiruooragam: The central shrine of the temple is referred as Peragam, while the smaller shrine where the image of the snake god Adisesha is housed is called Tiruooragam. As per the tradition, Mahabali at the foot of Vamana could not view the Viswaroopam and requested to have a smaller form. Vishnu obliged and appeared as a snake in a smaller shrine.
Tirukkaragam: The presiding deity of the shrine is Karunakara Perumal facing north and seated on Adisesha and his consort Padmamani Nachiar.
Tirukkarvanam: The presiding deity of the temple is Kalvar and faces north with his consort Kamalavalli thayar.
Tiruneerakam: The temple has no presiding deity, but just a festive image probably brought from other shrine. Offered our humble pranams to all forms of Lord Vishnu and then visited Vaikunda Perumal temple.
Kanchipuram - Vaikunda Perumal temple (Temple 242, Dhivyadesam 19)
Address: Sri Vaikunda Perumal temple, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - 631 502
Vaikunda Perumal temple or Tiruparameswarar Vinnagaram is also glorified in Dhivyaprabhanda and is listed as one of the 108 Dhivyadesam. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Vishnu in the name of Vaikunda Perumal & his consort Lakshmi as Vaikundavalli. The temple architecture was extremely beautiful. Offered our heartfelt pranams to Lord Vishnu !!
Most Blessed day at the temples of Kanchipuram!!
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