Kancheepuram Temples

Vaikunta Perumal Temple Kanchipuram is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is one of the 108 Divya Desams (Holy Abodes of Lord Vishnu). Presiding deities in the shrine are Vaikuntanathan (Lord Vishnu) and Vaikundavalli (Goddess Lakshmi) are in Reclining and sitting postures. Vaikunta Perumal Temple Kanchipuram Legends It is said that Lord Maha Vishnu …

Pandava Dhootha Perumal temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams, holy abodes of Lord Vishnu. Inside the Sanctum Sanctorum, Sri Krishna Idol is of 25 feet tall and appears in a sitting posture. Pandava Dhootha Perumal Temple Legends Legends date back to Mahabharatha period when Sri Krishna as an …

Kumarakottam Subramanya Temple Kanchipuram located near to Bus station and Railway station. Kumarakottam Subramanya Temple Legends As per the mythology, Lord Muruga imprisoned Lord Brahma for His ignorance towards Pranava Mantra Om and assumed the role of the Brahma (Creator). Lord Muruga manifested here as a Brahma Shasta (means creator), holding …

Karchapeswarar Temple Kanchipuram is dedicated to Lord Siva and was built on 5 acres of land. This temple is treated as holy as Kashi. The main deity inside the temple is called by Karchapeswarar. Karchapeswarar Temple Kanchipuram Legends Legend dates back to the churning of Vaikuntam’s (Lord Vishnu’s abode) Milky …

Ulagalantha Perumal Temple Kanchipuram is one of the 108 Divya Desams (Holy abodes) of Lord Vishnu. Temple is located at a short distance from Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple. Temple Tower is of 3 storied Gopuram. Ulagalantha Perumal Temple Kanchipuram History Lord Vamana is the incarnation of Maha Vishnu and is …

Varadaraja Perumal Temple Kanchipuram is dedicated to Lord Vishnu which is located in Vishnu Kanchi. This temple was built in 25 acres of Land. Varadaraja who is referred to as the king of Devas is a boon-giver. This temple is one of 108 Divya Desams (holy abodes) of Lord Vishnu. …

Kanchi Kailasanathar temple is dedicated to Lord Siva and is the oldest temple of all in this temple town. Kanchi Kailasanathar temple Legend It is said that Romasa Maharshi did penance for Lord Siva to attain salvation (Moksha), as his Guru Agastya Rishi suggested. Impressed with the penance, Lord Siva …