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Divya Desams in Kanchipuram

Explore the sacred Vishnu temples in and around Kanchipuram — one of the seven sacred cities of India, home to 14 magnificent Divya Desams praised by the Alwar saints.

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Kanchipuram Divya Desam Temples

Discover the sacred Vishnu temples in the Kanchipuram region

Kanchipuram Divya Desams

Thirukachi Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple

Varadharaja Perumal Temple or Hastagiri or Attiyuran is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in the holy city of Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Sri Adhikesava Perumal Temple

Sri Adikesava Perumal Temple is 500 years old. SriPerumbudur is also known as Thiru Perumbudur (in Tamil) and its old name was Bhoodapuri.

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Sri Deepa Prakasa Perumal Temple

Sri Deepa Prakasa Perumal Temple is situated in Thiruthanka, Kanchipuram district, Tamilnadu, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and also one of the 108 Divya Desam Temples.

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Sri Azhagiya Singar Perumal Temple

The temple is among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas and comes under Tondai naatu divyadesams.

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Sri Jalagandeeswarar Temple

Jalakandeswarar Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which is located in the Vellore, Tamil Nadu State, India.

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Sri Pandava Thoothar Temple

Pandavathootha Perumal Temple or Thirupadagam located in Kanchipuram in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu.

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Sri Nilathingal Thundathan Perumal Temple

Sri Nilathunda Perumal temple located in Kanchipuram. Lord Vishnu took the incarnation of the tortoise to hold mount Meru used as the stick to churn the milk ocean.

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Sri Ulagalantha Perumal Temple

This Divyadesam is said to be one of the famous Divyadesam next to Sri Varadharajar Temple. This Divyadesam is found in Big Kanchipuram.

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Sri Yathothakaari Temple

This is one of the sthalam found in Kanchipuram and is about 1 Km away from Sri Varadharajar temple.

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Sri Karunakara Perumal Temple

This Ulagalandha Perumal Temple houses four temples of '108 Divya Desam Temples' on its own. They are named as Thirukkarvaanam, Thirukaaragam.

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Sri Thirukkaarvanar Temple

Ashtabujakaram Sree Adhi Kesava Perumal Temple is the One and only Divyadesam where Devotees can worship the ALMIGHTY with HIS Eight Hands.

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Sri Aadhi Varaha Perumal Temple

Sri Aadhi Varaha Perumal Temple is located inside the temple complex of Kanchi Kamakshi Amman temple, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu.

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Sri Pavala Vannar Temple

This sthalam is situated near Railway station and is close towards Sri Kamakshi Amman temple in Big Kanchipuram.

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Sri Vaikunda Perumal Temple

Sri Vaikunda Perumal Temple is popularly called as Thiru Parameshwara Vinnagaram, situated in Kanchipuram district of Tamilnadu.

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Other Divya Desam Regions

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Trichy

Divya Desams in the Trichy region

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Temples near Mayiladuthurai

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Chidambaram

Temples in the Chidambaram area

Pandiyanadu

18 Divya Desams in Pandiya Nadu

All 108 Desams

Complete list of all 108 Divya Desams

What are Divya Desams

Sacred Vishnu Temples

The 108 Divya Desams are the holiest Vishnu temples, revered across centuries as the most sacred pilgrimage sites in Vaishnavism.

Alwar Saints

Praised in the hymns of the 12 Alwar saints, these temples hold deep spiritual significance and are celebrated in the Nalayira Divya Prabandham.

Spiritual Pilgrimage

Embark on a divine journey across 14 regions covering Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and the celestial world.

Divya Desams in Kanchipuram

Kanchipuram, one of the seven sacred cities (Sapta Puri) of India, is home to an impressive 14 Divya Desam temples. Known as the city of a thousand temples, Kanchipuram has been a major center of Vaishnavite worship since ancient times. The Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple is the most prominent among the Divya Desams here and attracts devotees from across the world.

Unique Temple Clusters

A remarkable feature of Kanchipuram is that several Divya Desam temples are located within the same complex. The Ulagalantha Perumal Temple complex houses four separate Divya Desams within its walls. Many of the temples here date back over a thousand years and showcase exquisite Pallava and Chola architecture with magnificent gopurams and intricate stone carvings.

Planning Your Visit

Kanchipuram is well connected from Chennai (about 72 km) by road and rail. Devotees can cover all 14 Divya Desam temples in two days. The temples are spread across Vishnu Kanchi (Big Kanchipuram) and the surrounding areas. The city is also famous for its silk sarees and makes for a wonderful cultural pilgrimage destination.