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Kanchipuram
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History -
Kanchipuram |
Avathara
Sthalam of Poigai Azhwar & Swami Desika. The idol of Lord Atthi
Varadha made of fig (atthi) wood is kept inside the pushkarini and
is brought out only once in 40 years and kept for darshan for ten
days. Garuda seva here is very famous. As per sthala purana, Brahma
conducted yagna here (Ka-Brahma, Anjitha worship) and hence called
Kancheepuram. Pleased with the yagna, the Lord granted a boon and
hence the name Varadaraja. Kancheepuram is considered very holy
by Vaishnavaites as this place helped in propagation of Sri Vaishnavism.
Thaayaar - Perundevi, Mahaadevi.
Theertham - Vegavathi, Anathasaras, Sesha Theertham, Varaaha Theertham,
Brahma Theertham, Padma Theertham, Agnikusala Theertham.
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Mangalasasanam: |
Thirumangaialwar - 1541,
2050, 2060, 2066
Boodathalwar - 2276, 2277
Peyalwar - 2307.
Total of 7 Paasurams.
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Special Information |
Dieties |
Varadharajan, Perundhevi, Azhagiya Singhur, Haaridhra
Devi |
Vimanam |
Punyakoti Vimanam, Guha Vimanam |
Theerthangal |
Ananthasaras, Sesham, Varaham, Brahmam, Padmam, Agni, Kushala, Vegavathi
River |
Mangalasasanam |
Thirumangaiazhwar |
Pratyaksham |
Brigu Rishi, Maharishi Narada, Thiruvandazhwar, Lord Brahma |
Direction and Posture |
West-faced and Standing |
Features |
The Garuda Seva in this Kshetra, which is conducted
annually in the month of Vaikasi(May-June), starting in the star
of Thiruvonam is very famous all over the world. The Sanctum Sanctorum
runs to about 1200 ft in length and 800 ft in width. A 100-pillared
mantap in front of the sanctum sanctorum is very famous. The Kshetra
is accessible from the Kanchipuram Railway station which is situated
en route Chengelput - Arakkonam Railway line. |
Travel Base |
Kanchipuram |
Access to the temple |
This temple is Chinna Kanchipuram. |
Moolavar |
The
Moolavar of this this sthalam is Sri Varadharajar. Other names of
the Perumal are Perarulalan, Devathirajan, DevaPerumal. Moolavar
in Standing position facing his thirumugham towards West direction.
Prathyaksham for Brighu Muni, Naaradhar, Aadhisesan, Brahman, Gajendran.
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How to Get There. |
Kanchipuram is said to be one of the major
city in in South India, where lots of Saivam and Vaishnavam temples
are found. Kanchipuram is situated Chengalpat District, Tamil Nadu.
It is about 70 Kms away from Chennai. Lots of bus and lodging facilities
are avilable. |
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