A Divya Desam in Kanchipuram with a legend involving Saraswati, Brahma's yajna, and Vishnu's protective intervention — one of several Kanchipuram Divya Desams whose stories weave …
A Divya Desam in Kanchipuram with a legend involving Saraswati, Brahma's yajna, and Vishnu's protective intervention — one of several Kanchipuram Divya Desams whose stories weave together deities beyond Vishnu alone.
The temple shares Kanchipuram's deep and continuous history of Vaishnava worship across the Pallava and Chola periods, one of several distinct shrines within this exceptionally temple-dense ancient city.
A Dravidian-style temple typical of Kanchipuram, its specific legend involving Brahma and Saraswati distinguishing its founding narrative from the more common single-deity stories found at other Divya Desams.
According to local tradition, the goddess Saraswati, angered with Brahma, sought to disrupt a yajna (sacrificial ritual) he was performing; Vishnu is said to have intervened to protect the ritual, an episode this temple's founding legend specifically commemorates, weaving Brahma and Saraswati directly into this Vaishnava shrine's story.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temple Opening | 7:00 AM | — | Open | Morning worship begins with traditional rituals. |
Morning Darshan | 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Open | Devotees can have darshan during morning hours. |
Midday Break | 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed during afternoon hours. |
Evening Darshan | 5:00 PM | 8:30 PM | Open | Evening darshan and rituals are conducted. |
Temple Closing | — | 8:30 PM | Closed | Final worship concludes the day. |
Pooja | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Ushathkalam Pooja | 7:00 AM | Free | Morning prayers performed after opening the sanctum. |
Kalasanthi Pooja | 8:00 AM | Free | Morning rituals with decoration, offerings, and deeparadhana. |
Uchikalam Pooja | 12:00 PM | Free | Midday worship with traditional offerings. |
Sayarakshai Pooja | 6:00 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony with devotional chants. |
Irandamkalam Pooja | 7:00 PM | Free | Evening rituals and offerings. |
Ardha Jamam Pooja | 10:00 PM | Free | Final worship performed before closing. |
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 thousand names with prayers. |
Tulasi Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Offering of sacred Tulasi leaves to Lord Yathottakari Perumal. |
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 | Panguni (March–April) | Annual festival celebrated with special poojas, deity processions, and traditional ceremonies. |
Aippasi Thiruvonam | October–November | Important festival associated with Poigai Azhwar, featuring special prayers and celebrations. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Major Vishnu festival with special darshan, devotional chanting, and temple rituals. |
Thai Magam | January–February | Special procession involving the deity and associated Vaishnavite traditions. |
Azhwar Utsavam | Various Dates | Celebrations honouring the Azhwar saints with devotional programs and rituals. |
Krishna Janmashtami | August–September | Special decorations, offerings, and 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 special occasions. |
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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📍 Yathottakari Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502
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