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
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