Tirukkachi Nambigal Sannidhi
This temple is managed by the Varadaraja Perumal temple and is dedicated to Tirukkacchi Nambigal. Although it is technically an extension of the Varadaraja Perumal temple, it is situated outside its main premises. It is believed to be the location where Saint Tirukkacchi Nambigal stayed during his time in Kanchipuram. Information about the construction date […]
Arpakkam – Adi Kesava Perumal Temple
Originally known as ‘Thiru Veera Vinnagar Azhwar Temple’ during the Chola period, the name was changed to ‘Kesava Perumal Temple’ during the reign of Chola King Rajarajan III. It is currently called ‘Adhi Kesava Perumal Temple.’ Location Arpakkam village is located 15 kilometers south of Kanchipuram. To reach it, take the eastern route, locally known […]
Birthplace of Vedanta Desikar
Vedanta Desikar was from Kanchipuram, born in a small village named Thoopul, which falls within the Kanchipuram municipality. In the time of the Azhwars, this area was known as Tiruthanka, home to the Divya Desam with the Vilakkoli Perumal temple. Nearby, you’ll find Vedanta Desikar’s temple, his birthplace, and the Parakala Mutt. His birthplace is […]
Vedanta Desikar Temple
This temple, situated next to the Vilakkoli Perumal temple in the Thoopul area of Kanchipuram, features an idol of Vedanta Desikar in the sanctum. The deity is depicted with his right hand in the Abhaya Hasta Mudra, symbolizing protection, while holding a manuscript in his left hand. According to tradition, Vedanta Desikar’s son, Nayinar Varadachariar […]
Vilankoli Perumal Temple
Location This temple is located in the southern part of Kanchipuram, directly across from the Keerai Mandapam bus stop. The area is also known as Thoopul village. Painting The walls of the Vedanta Desikar Sannidhi feature paintings that illustrate events from Desikar’s life. Inscription Three inscriptions have been discovered within this temple; detailing land grants […]
Singa Perumal Temple
Location This temple is located further south of the Vilankoli Perumal temple and is closer to the south gate (Keezh gate) bus stop. This stop is on the eastward route to Uttiramerur town. Inscription One inscription has been found in this temple. Hymns This temple is consecrated by the hymns of Saints Peyazhwar (26th, 34th, […]
Pavala Vanna Perumal Temple
This is one of the 14 Divya Desams located in Kanchipuram and one of the 5 Vishnu temples in Periya Kanchipuram. Location Across from the Pachai Vanna Perumal temple in Periya Kanchipuram Architecture This is a medium-sized temple located in a spacious area. It features high walls and a large, pillared Mandapam. The Vimanam above […]
Yathothkari Perumal Temple
This temple, a Divya Desam and arguably the oldest in Kanchipuram, is referenced in the ancient Sangam literary work Perumpanatruppadai, suggesting it is over 2000 years old. An intriguing legend associated with the temple recounts how its deity followed the instructions of Tirumazhisai Azhwar, earning the name ‘Sonna Vannam Seidha Perumal’ in Tamil and ‘Yathokthakari […]
Pandava Thoodhu Perumal Temple
Location This temple is located in the Periya Kanchipuram area, south of the Ekambara Nathar temple and west of the Jurakareswarar temple. Inscription Inscriptions have been discovered at the lower section of the western wall of this temple. Chola King Kulothunga I visited the temple with his wives Tiribuvanamudayar and Cholakula Valli. During his visit, […]
Ashta Bhujam Perumal Temple
Location Near Rangasamy Kulam in Chinna Kachipuram. Inscription Four inscriptions have been discovered in this temple. One of these inscriptions, from Chola King Rajendra I (1034 AD), provides details about land grants made to the temple for the purposes of daily worship and lighting. Hymns It is consecrated by the hymns of Saints Peyazhwar (99th […]