A Divya Desam within Kanchipuram dedicated to Vishnu's eight-armed (Ashtabhuja) form, connected in local tradition to the well-known Gajendra Moksha legend also associated with se…
A Divya Desam within Kanchipuram dedicated to Vishnu's eight-armed (Ashtabhuja) form, connected in local tradition to the well-known Gajendra Moksha legend also associated with several other Divya Desams.
The temple's history follows the broader pattern of Kanchipuram's exceptionally dense concentration of significant Hindu shrines, developed through the Pallava and Chola periods and maintained continuously since as one of Kanchipuram's several Divya Desams.
A Dravidian-style temple whose defining iconographic feature is its eight-armed depiction of Vishnu, a form found at relatively few other Divya Desams, giving this shrine a distinct visual identity within Kanchipuram's temple cluster.
Local tradition connects this shrine to the Gajendra Moksha episode, in which the elephant-king Gajendra called on Vishnu to save him from a crocodile — the eight-armed Ashtabhuja form here is understood as the manifestation that answered that call.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temple Opening | 7:00 AM | — | Open | Morning worship begins with traditional rituals. |
Morning Darshan | 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Open | Devotees can have darshan during morning hours. |
Midday Break | 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed during afternoon rituals. |
Evening Darshan | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Open | Evening darshan and prayers are available. |
Temple Closing | — | 8:00 PM | Closed | Final rituals conclude the day. |
Pooja | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Viswaroopa Pooja | 6:30 AM | Free | Morning opening ritual before regular darshan. |
Kalasanthi Pooja | 7:00 AM | Free | Morning worship with offerings and traditional chants. |
Uchikala Pooja | 9:00 AM | Free | Midday offering and prayers. |
Sayaraksha Pooja | 5:30 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony and devotional rituals. |
Raakkaala Pooja | 7:00 PM | Free | Evening worship with special offerings. |
Aravanai Pooja | 8:30 PM | Free | Final ritual before temple closure. |
Darshan | Price | Waiting Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
General Darshan | Free | 10–20 minutes | Walk-in |
Special Darshan | ₹20 onwards | 5–10 minutes | Temple Counter |
Archana | ₹50 onwards | Immediate | Temple Counter |
Special Sevas | Varies | Advance Booking | Temple Office |
Seva | Time | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Thirumanjanam | Morning | ₹500 onwards | Sacred bathing ritual performed with traditional offerings. |
Vishnu Sahasranama Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Recitation of Lord Vishnu’s names with devotional offerings. |
Tulasi Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Offering of sacred Tulasi leaves during worship. |
Special Alankaram | Festival Days | Varies | Decorative worship with flowers and traditional ornaments. |
Sankalp Pooja | On Request | Varies | Personalized prayers performed for devotees and families. |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Brahmotsavam | Various Dates | Annual celebration with special decorations, processions, and traditional rituals. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Important Vishnu festival celebrated with special darshan and devotional programs. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Special Vishnu worship with elaborate decorations and offerings. |
Krishna Janmashtami | August–September | Celebrations with special poojas, decorations, and devotional activities. |
Panguni Uthiram | March–April | Traditional festival with special prayers and temple rituals. |
Adhyayana Utsavam | December–January | Recitation of Divya Prabandham hymns and Vaishnavite devotional celebrations. |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Chakkara Pongal | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet rice preparation offered during worship. |
Puliyodarai | ₹30–₹60 | Traditional tamarind rice prasadam. |
Ven Pongal | ₹30–₹60 | Savory rice offering prepared traditionally. |
Laddu | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet prasadam available during festivals. |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred water distributed after darshan. |
Nearest airport: Chennai International Airport (~75 km). Kanchipuram railway station is well connected to Chennai.
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📍 Ashtabhuja Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502
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