thiruthanka vilokoliperumal

Lord Brahmadevan wanted to do the Aswamedha Yaagam in Kanchipuram. But, Lord Saraswathi, who was motivated by Asuraas (Demons) to stop that Yaagam. To do the Yaagam, Light is the primary thing. The Asuraas stopped the light by covering the sky, there by covering the light and spread the darkness. At that time, Sriman Narayanan appeared there as a "Light" and thereby getting the light to the yagam and ride away the darkness. Since, the darkness was taken away, the Perumal there is called as "Deepaprakasar".

Dieties :DeepapPrakasar DivyapPrakasar, Maragadha Valli
Vimananam : Srikara Vimanam
Theerthangal :Saraswathi Theertham
Mangalasasanam :Thirumangaiazhwar
Pratyaksham : Saraswathi
Direction and Posture : West-faced and Standing
Kanchipuram is 70 kms from chennai, 36 kms from chengalpattu.

How to reach

Route no 76 from MMDA bus stand from chennai takes you to Kanchi bus stand ( Theradi) From there catch an auto or town bus to Big kanchi which is the sthalam or mandir near Kamatchi amman temple. Persons from south can alight at Chengalpattu and catch a bus to kanchi and get down before small kanchi or Vishnu kanchi. Catch an auto upto the temple.

Thiru Velukkai - Sri Azhagiya Singar Perumal Temple

Kanchipuram is 70 kms from chennai, 36 kms from chengalpattu.
How to reach
Route no 76 from MMDA bus stand from chennai takes you to Kanchi bus stand ( Theradi) From there catch an auto or town bus to Big kanchi which is the sthalam or mandir near Kamatchi amman temple. Persons from south can alight at Chengalpattu and catch a bus to kanchi and get down before small kanchi or Vishnu kanchi. Catch an auto upto the temple.
The name of the sthalam itself clearly says that the Perumal is there to help us. "Vel" means wish and "Irukkai" means satying there. Since the Perumal itslef wished to stay there to help his bhakthas, this sthalam is known as "Vellukkai".
Sri Narasimhar is found in Irundha Nilai and protect his bhakthas not being attacked by the asuraas. To ride away the Asuraas, he sits in Yoga position facing west direction as "Yoga Narasimar". On his own wish, Sri Narasimhar is found here there by helping people from the Asuras.
Moolavar and Thaayar:
The Moolavar of this sthalam is Sri Azhagiya Singar. He is also named as Narasimhar and Muguntha Naayagan. Moolavar in Yoga Position facing East direction. Prathyaksham for Brighu Munivar.
Thaayar :
Velukkai Valli (Amirtha Valli).

Sannadhis:
Separate sannadhis for Perumal, Thaayar and Garudan.
Mangalasasanam:
Pey Alwar - 3 Paasurams.
Thiru Mangai Alwar - 1 Paasuram. Total - 4 Paasurams.
As the temple has to be renovated vaishnavites are requested to donate generously to get the baghavan blessings

Kanchipuram is 70 kms from chennai, 36 kms from chengalpattu.
How to reach
Route no 76 from MMDA bus stand from chennai takes you to Kanchi bus stand ( Theradi) From there catch an auto or town bus to Big kanchi which is the sthalam or mandir near Kamatchi amman temple. Persons from south can alight at Chengalpattu and catch a bus to kanchi and get down at BIG Kanchi.
This Divyadesam is situated inside Sri Kamakshi Amman temple in Big Kanchipuram. It is situated on the right side of the Garbagraham of Ambaal (Moolavar sannadhi).
Now a days the public are not allowed inside the moolavar sannidhi of kanchi Kamatchi. So it is better to fix some body working inside the temple and view the baghavan.
Moolavar and Thaayar:
The Perumal of this sthalam is Aadhi Varaha Perumal. He is found in Standing position facing West direction. Prathyaksham for Ashvattha Naarayanan.
Thaayar
Anjilai Valli Naachiyar.
Found in next maadam in the next wall to Aadhi Varaha Perumal
Mangalasasanam:
Thiru Mangai Alwar - 1 Paasuram.
Total - 1 Paasuram.

Nilathingal Thundam - Sri Nilathingal Thundathan Temple

Kanchipuram is 70 kms from chennai, 36 kms from chengalpattu.

How to reach

Route no 76 from MMDA bus stand from chennai takes you to Kanchi bus stand ( Theradi) From there catch an auto or town bus to Big kanchi which is the sthalam or mandir near Kamatchi amman temple. Persons from south can alight at Chengalpattu and catch a bus to kanchi and get down at BIG Kanchi.

About the Temple:
This Divyadesam is situated as a small sannadhi inside Ekambareshwarar temple in Big Kanchipuram.

Moolavar and Thaayar:
The Moolavar of this Sthalam is Nilathingal Thundathan. He is also known as "Chandirra Chuda Perumal".Moolavar in Standing position facing West direction. Prathyaksham for Lord Shivan.

Thaayar :

Ner Oruvar Illa valli (Nilaatthingal Thunda thaayar).
Mangalasasanam:
Thiru Mangai Alwar - 1 Paasuram.

Total - 1 Paasuram.

Thiru Pavala Vannan - Sri Pavala Vannar Temple

Kanchipuram is 70 kms from chennai, 36 kms from chengalpattu.
How to reach
Route no 76 from MMDA bus stand from chennai takes you to Kanchi bus stand ( Theradi) From there catch an auto or town bus to Big kanchi which is the sthalam or mandir near Kamatchi amman temple. Persons from south can alight at Chengalpattu and catch a bus to kanchi and get down at BIG Kanchi.
This sthalam is found near towards Sri Kamakshi Amman temple in Big Kanchipuram.
It is said that both the Pacchai and Pavala Vannan perumal has to be worshipped, without leaving any one of them. Opposite to Pavala Vannar Sannadhi, is the Pacchai Vannar Sannadhi found. Inspite of the Mangalasasanam not done in Pacchai Vannar sannadhi, both these two temples are considerded to be the single and has to be worshipped as a single Divya desam.
Pacchai vannar, who is also called as "Maragatha vannar" explains in this sthalam that he is the hamsam of Lord Shiva and Pavala Vannar as the hamsam of Para sakthi. So it is said that by worshipping these two sthalams at the same time, we worship both Lord Shivan and Parashakti.
Moolavar and Thaayar:
The Moolavar of this sthalam is Sri Pavala Vannar. Also called as "Paramapatha Nathan" - Moolavar in Irundha Thirukkolam on Aadhiseshan facing his thirumugham towards West Direction. Prakthayaksham : For Brighu Maharishi, Aswini Devathai and for Parvathi.
Thaayar :
Sri Pavala Valli. Seperate sannathi for Thaayar.

Thiruparameshwara Vinnagaram - Sri Vaikunda Perumal Temple

Kanchipuram is 70 kms from chennai, 36 kms from chengalpattu.

How to reachRoute no 76 from MMDA bus stand from chennai takes you to Kanchi bus stand ( Theradi) From there catch an auto or town bus to Big kanchi Railway station which is the sthalam or mandir near Kamatchi amman temple. Persons from south can alight at Chengal pattu and catch a bus or local train to kanchi and get down at BIG Kanchi railway station where the temple is situated. This is one of the Divyadesams found in Big Kanchipuram. Route: It is 1/2 miles from Kanchipuram Railway Station.

Sthlapuranam :
Veerochana King, who ruled Vaitherpa desam doesnt have any childrens. So he prayed to God Kailasanathar in Kanchipuram. After that, two boy childrens named Pallavan and Vallavan born. These two childrens are said to be the "Dwara Balagars" (two devotees of Sriman Narayanan and can be on either side in the entrance of Moolavar Sannadhi).
When these two where doing Ashwametha Yagnam for Punniyakoti vimanamat Vaayu end, Perumal Sri Emperumaan gave his seva in Irundha thirukkolam. He gave his seva as "Paramapadha - Sri Vaikundanathan". Because of this, the sthalam is said as "Vaikunda Perumal Koil".

Moolavar and Thaayar:

The Moolavar of this sthalam is Sri Paramapatha Nathan. Also called as "Vaikunthanathan". Moolavar in sitting position facing west direction. Prathyaksham for Pallava King. Thaayar : Sri Vaikuntha valli. Separate sannathi for Thaayar.

Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangai Alwar - 10 Pasurams.

Total - 10

Vimanam:

Mukuntha Vimaanam (Ashtaanga Vimana style) This temple was constructed by Parameshwara Varman (Vaiyiramegan), son of Raja Simha Pallavan.
There are 3 partitions in this temple in Astaanga Vimaana style. Bottom Floor - Emperumaan in standing thirukkolam. Middle Floor - Periya Pirattiyar and Bhoomi Piratiyar in Kidantha Thirukolam. Top Floor - Nindra Thirukkolam no pooja for them.

On Vaikunda Ekadesi special poojas were conducted and heavy rush is seen

Thirukkaar Vaanam - Sri Thirukkaar Vaanar Temple

Kanchipuram is 70 kms from chennai, 36 kms from chengalpattu.

How to reach

Route no 76 from MMDA bus stand from chennai takes you to Kanchi bus stand ( Theradi) From there catch an auto or town bus to Big kanchi which is the sthalam or mandir near Kamatchi amman temple. Persons from south can alight at Chengal pattu and catch a bus to kanchi and get down at BIG Kanchi.

This Divyadesam is found inside Ooragathan Temple

The Perumal in this sthalam is Thirukkaar vaanar. Kaar means clouds and Neer means rain (or) water

Moolavar and Thaayar:
The Perumal found here is Sri Kalvar and he is found in Standing position facing West direction.Prathayaksham for Gowri Parvathi Devi.
Thaayar

The Thaayar found here is Komalavalli (Thamaraiyaal) Naachiyar.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangai Alwar - 1 Paasuram. Total - 1 Paasuram.