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
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
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.
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.
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".
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.
Thiru Kaaragam - Sri Karunakara 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 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 Karunakara Perumal. He is giving his seva on facing South direction, which is said to be the direction that belongs to the cool breeze.
Moolavar and Thaayar:
The Moolavar of this Sthalam is Sri Karunakara Perumal. He is found in Standing position facing his thirumugham towards South direction. Prathayaksam for Kaasha Maharishi.
Thaayar :
Padmamani Naachiyaar, Ramamani Nachiyaar.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangai Alwar - 1 Paasuram.
Total - 1 Paasuram.
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 Karunakara Perumal. He is giving his seva on facing South direction, which is said to be the direction that belongs to the cool breeze.
Moolavar and Thaayar:
The Moolavar of this Sthalam is Sri Karunakara Perumal. He is found in Standing position facing his thirumugham towards South direction. Prathayaksam for Kaasha Maharishi.
Thaayar :
Padmamani Naachiyaar, Ramamani Nachiyaar.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangai Alwar - 1 Paasuram.
Total - 1 Paasuram.
Thiru Neeragam (Neeragathaan) - Sri Jagadeeshwarar 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 is also called as "Thiru Neeragathan" found along with "Nilamangai valli Thaayar".
Moolavar and Thaayar:
The Moolavar of this Sthalam is Sri Neeragathan. He is also named as Jagadeeshwarar. He is found in Nindra thirukkolam facing his thirumugham towards East direction. The Perumal is Prathyaksam for Akroorar.
Thaayar
The Thaayar found in this Sthalam is Nilamangai Valli.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangai Alwar - 1 Paasuram. Total - 1 Paasuram.
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 is also called as "Thiru Neeragathan" found along with "Nilamangai valli Thaayar".
Moolavar and Thaayar:
The Moolavar of this Sthalam is Sri Neeragathan. He is also named as Jagadeeshwarar. He is found in Nindra thirukkolam facing his thirumugham towards East direction. The Perumal is Prathyaksam for Akroorar.
Thaayar
The Thaayar found in this Sthalam is Nilamangai Valli.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangai Alwar - 1 Paasuram. Total - 1 Paasuram.
Ashtabuyagaram - Sri Aadhikesava 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 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.
The Perumal in this sthalam is Aadhikesava Perumal and he is seen with 8 hands. He holds Chakaram, Sword, a Flower and an Arrow on the 4 right hands and Sangu, Bow, Kedayam (which is used to protect while fighting using a sword) and Gadha (Which can be found along with Hanuman and Bhima).
The sthalapuranam of this temple is also associated with that of Saraswathi and Lord Brahman. After all the demons were killed by Sriman Narayanan, who were sent by Saraswathi to destroy the yagam done by Brahma devan, she finaly sent a ferocious Sarbham (snake). Sriman Narayanan to kill the dangerous snake, took the form of Ashtabhuja Perumal holding 8 different weapons to kill the snake. And using all those 8 weapons, he killed the snake sent by Saraswathi. The snake is found on the Vaayu end of the yaaga sala as "Sarabeswaran" in this temple.
Moolavar and Thaayar:
The Moolavar of this Sthalam is Sri Aadikesava Perumal. Other names are Gajendravaradhan, Chakrathaarar.
Moolavar in standing position facing West direction. Prathyaksham for Gajendran, an Elephant. It is believed that only in this sthalam, Gajendra Moksham happened.
Thaayar
Alarmelmangai Thayaar. Other name is Padmasani.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangai Alwar - 10 Paasurams.
Pei Alwar - 1 Paasuram.
Total - 11
The Perumal in this sthalam is Aadhikesava Perumal and he is seen with 8 hands. He holds Chakaram, Sword, a Flower and an Arrow on the 4 right hands and Sangu, Bow, Kedayam (which is used to protect while fighting using a sword) and Gadha (Which can be found along with Hanuman and Bhima).
The sthalapuranam of this temple is also associated with that of Saraswathi and Lord Brahman. After all the demons were killed by Sriman Narayanan, who were sent by Saraswathi to destroy the yagam done by Brahma devan, she finaly sent a ferocious Sarbham (snake). Sriman Narayanan to kill the dangerous snake, took the form of Ashtabhuja Perumal holding 8 different weapons to kill the snake. And using all those 8 weapons, he killed the snake sent by Saraswathi. The snake is found on the Vaayu end of the yaaga sala as "Sarabeswaran" in this temple.
Moolavar and Thaayar:
The Moolavar of this Sthalam is Sri Aadikesava Perumal. Other names are Gajendravaradhan, Chakrathaarar.
Moolavar in standing position facing West direction. Prathyaksham for Gajendran, an Elephant. It is believed that only in this sthalam, Gajendra Moksham happened.
Thaayar
Alarmelmangai Thayaar. Other name is Padmasani.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangai Alwar - 10 Paasurams.
Pei Alwar - 1 Paasuram.
Total - 11
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