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| Perumal (Lord) | *Adivaraha Perumal* Posture: Standing Thirumugamandalam: South |
|---|---|
| Thayar(Lakshmi) | *Anjilaivalli Nacchiyar.* |
| Pushkarni | Nitya Pushkarni. |
| Vimanam | Vamana Vimanam. |
| Pratyaksham | Ashwatta Narayanan. |
| Mangalasasan | Tirumangai Azhwar (1) Total – 1 pasurams |
| Vishesh | The Lord was named Kalva by Parvati as he Overwhelmed Lakshmi speaking to Parvati on the banks of Pancha Theertham. The Lord took the form of Nindra(Standing), Erundha(sitting) and Kidanda(Sayana) postures acceding to Parvati’s plea. These Sannidhis on three tiers are on Northern end of the tank at Kamakotsipuram. As per purana, Shiva cursed Parvati due to some differences of opinion, and parvati prayed and meditated on Lord Vamana at this place standing on one foot. parvati, absolved of the curse was named Kamakkshi. |
| NOTE | Not much is known about the original Kshetra, Pushkarni etc. but one can have darshan of the Lord at the Kamakoshtipuram Kamakshi temple at Big Kancheepuram. |
| Kshetram | Kancheepuram. |
|---|---|
| Perumal (Lord) | *Kalvar* Posture: Standing Thirumugamandalam: South |
| Thayar(Lakshmi) | *Kamalavalli (Thamarayaal).* |
| Pushkarni | Gowri Thadagam (Dharadhara Theertham). |
| Vimanam | Pushkala Vimanam. |
| Pratyaksham | Gowri (Parvati). |
| Mangalasasan | Tirumangai Azhwar (1) Total – (1) pasurams |
| NOTE | The Utsava murthy is in the prakara of the Ulagalanda perumal Temple at Big Kancheepuram. Details regarding the original temple, Sthala, Pushkarni etc. are not available. |
| Kshetram | Kancheepuram. |
|---|---|
| Perumal (Lord) | *Karunakara Perumal* Posture: Standing Thirumugamandalam: South |
| Thayar(Lakshmi) | *Padmamani Nacchiyar, Ramamani Nacchiyar.* |
| Pushkarni | Ambarisha Saras (Akshaya Theertham). |
| Vimanam | Vamana Vimanam, Ramya Vimanam. |
| Pratyaksham | Karha Maharishi (Megha Niketana Rishi). |
| Mangalasasan | Tirumangai Azhwar(1) Total – 1 pasurams |
| NOTE | The Utsava moorthy is in the Prakara of Ulagalanda Perumal Temple at Big Kancheepuram. Details regarding the original temple, Sthala, Pushkarni etc. are not available. |
| Kshetram | Kancheepuram. |
|---|---|
| Perumal (Lord) | *Yathokthakari – Sonnavannam Seidha Perumal – Vegasethu* Posture: Bujanga Sayanam Thirumugamandalam: West |
| Thayar(Lakshmi) | *Komalavalli Nacchiyar.* |
| Pushkarni | Poigai Pushkarini |
| Vimanam | Vedasara Vimanam. |
| Pratyaksham | Brahma, Poigai Azhwar, Boodath Azhwar, Kanikannan. |
| Mangalasasan | Poigaiazhwar(1), Peiyazhwar(4), Tirumazhisaiazhwar(3), Nammazhwar(1) and Tirumangai Azhwar(6) Total – 15 pasurams |
| Vishesh | The Sayana unlike in other kshetras in right to left. kanikannan a disciple of Tirumazhisaiazhwar had to leave the town on the orders of the King. The Lord accompanied Azhwar and his disciple at his request and subsequently took His original place again at the request of the Azhwar when the kind revoked the order. Lord is called Sonnavannam seidha Perumal as the Lord acted as per the request of the Azhwar. Avathara sthala of Poigai azhwar who appeared in Pottramarai(Lotus). The Devas surrendered to the Lord when Vegavati (River) at the request (rather fear) of Asuras tried to destroy the Yagna by floods. The Lord lay (sayana) in the way forming a dam and helped Brahma complete the Yagna. The place was called Vegavatianai(Anai – dam) which became Vekka in course of time. |
| NOTE | At Kancheepuram. |
| Kshetram | Kancheepuram. |
|---|---|
| Perumal (Lord) | Moolavar *- Trivikraman, Ulagalandha Perumal* Posture: Standing Thirumugamandalam: West Uthsavar: *Perragathan.* |
| Thayar(Lakshmi) | *Amudhavalli Nacchiyar, Amruthavalli.* |
| Pushkarni | Naga Theertham (Sesha Theertham). |
| Vimanam | Sara Srikara Vimanam. |
| Pratyaksham | Adiseshan. |
| Mangalasasan | Thirumazhisai Azhwar(2), Tirumangai Azhwar(4) Total – 6 pasurams |
| Vishesh | As per sthalapurana, Bali Chakravarthy could not have darshan of the Lord during Tiruvikrama Avathar as he was under the Lord’s foot. The Lord, acceding to Bali’s request appeared as Ulagalanda at Satyavrada Kshetram (Kancheepuram) Ulagalanda Perumal and Ooragam are together considered as one Divya Desa. |
| NOTE | At Big Kancheepuram near the bus stop. |
| Kshetram | Kancheepuram. |
|---|---|
| Perumal (Lord) | *Nilathingal Thundatthan, Chandra Chooda Perumal* Posture: Standing Thirumugamandalam: East |
| Thayar(Lakshmi) | *Ner Oruvarilla Valli, Nilathingal Thundathayar.* |
| Pushkarni | Chandra Pushkarni. |
| Vimanam | Purushasuktha Vimanam (Surya Vimanam) |
| Pratyaksham | Shiva. |
| Mangalasasan | Tirumangaiazhwar(1) Total -1 pasurams |
| Vishesh | As per stahalapurana, Shiva tested Parvati’s commitment in performing Tapas by setting fire to the mango tree under which she was seated unable to bear the heat, Parvati worshipped Vamana. The Lord came to her rescue, when He appeared with Sudarshana Chakra and showered Amruta kiran (Rays) and helped her complete the Tapas, The Lord is called Nilathingal Thunddathan as He helped to remove the difficulties to Parvati. It is believed that Lord Vamana continues to remain here at the request of Parvati |
| NOTE | At Big Kancheepuram inside the Ekambareshwarar temple. |
| Kshetram | Kancheepuram. |
|---|---|
| Perumal (Lord) | *Jagadeesha Perumal* Posture: Sitting Thirumugamandalam: East |
| Thayar(Lakshmi) | *Nilamangaivalli.* |
| Pushkarni | Akura Theertham. |
| Vimanam | Jagadeeshwara Vimanam |
| Pratyaksham | Akura. |
| Mangalasasan | Tirumangaiazhwar (1) Total – (1) pasurams |
| Route | At Big Kancheepuram in the Ulagalanda Perumal Kovil. |
| NOTE | Not much is known about the exact location of the old temple and about the Moolamurthy. The Utsava moorthis are in a Sannidhi on the northside Prakara of the Ulagalanda Perumal Kovil. |
| Kshetram | Kancheepuram. |
|---|---|
| Perumal (Lord) | *Pandava Dhoothan* Posture: Sitting Thirumugamandalam: East |
| Thayar(Lakshmi) | *Rukmini, Sathyabhama.* |
| Pushkarni | Matsya Theertham. |
| Vimanam | Veda Koti Vimanam, Bhatra Vimanam. |
| Pratyaksham | Janmejaya, Haritamuni. |
| Mangalasasan | Peiyazhwar(1), Boodathazhawar(1), Tirumazhisai Azhwar(2), Tirumangai Azhwar(2) Total – 6 pasurams |
| Vishesh | As per Sthalapurana, Vaisham Payana was telling stories of Bhagavatam to Janamejaya Maharaja. He was referring to Lord Krishna’s visit to Hastinapura as Pandava’s Dhoota to plead for their rightful share and about the Lord’s Vishwaroopa. Desiring to have the darshan of Vishwaroopa they performed the Ashwamedayagna at Kanchi. On completion of Poornahooti, the Lord gave darshan as Pandava Dhoota. |
| Route | This Kshetra is at Big Kancheepuram near the Gangai Kondan Mandapa. |
| Kshetram | Kancheepuram. |
|---|---|
| Perumal (Lord) | *Azhagiyasingar, Nrisimhan, Mukunda Nayakan* Posture: Standing Thirumugamandalam: East |
| Thayar(Lakshmi) | *Velukkaivalli, Amrutavalli.* |
| Pushkarni | Kanaka Saras, Hema Saras. |
| Vimanam | Kanaka Vimanam |
| Pratyaksham | Bruhu Maharishi. |
| Mangalasasan | Peiyazhwar(3) , Tirumangaiazhwar(1) Total – 4 pasurams |
| Vishesh | Lord Nrisimha at the Hastishaila caves took one more form of Nrisimha and chased away the demons towards the West and stayed there as yoga Nrisimha to ensure that they do not return. Since the Lord resided here with Prithi(Pleasure) this Kshetra is called Vellukkai(Vel – prithi – with pleasure). |
| Route | At Kancheepuram about 3 kms from Varadarajaswami temple. |
| Kshetram | Toop-pul, Kancheepuram. |
|---|---|
| Perumal (Lord) | *Deepaprakasar, Vilakkol Perumal, Divyaprakasar* Posture: Standing Thirumugamandalam: East |
| Thayar(Lakshmi) | *Maragathavalli.* |
| Pushkarni | Saraswati Theertham |
| Vimanam | Srikara Vimanam |
| Pratyaksham | Saraswati. |
| Mangalasasan | Tirumangai Azhwar (2) Total – (2) pasurams |
| Vishesh | Swami Nigamanta Desika’s avathara sthala. The world became a dark and a dangerous place when rakshasa disturbed and prevented Brahma from conducting yagna. The Lord appeared and brought light and life back to mankind and hence called Deepaprakasar (Vilakkoli Perumal). |
| Route | In Kancheepuram , about 2 kms from Kanchi Varadarajaswami temple. |
Nadu Naadu divyadesams. (Chozha Naadu).
D75 to D76, D3, D6 to D44.
Pandiya Naadu and Malai Naadu divyadesams.
D45 to D62, D63 to D75.
Thondai Naadu divyadesams.
D5, D78 to D98.
Vada Naadu divyadesams.
D5 and D99.