Thirukkalvanur
| Thirukkalvanur | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kanchipuram |
| Deity | Aadhivaraaha Perumal |
| Festivals | Vaikuntha Ekadashi, Navratri |
| Location | |
| Location | Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country |  India |
  Thirukkalvanur, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu | |
| Geographic coordinates | 12°50′27″N 79°42′12″E / 12.840845°N 79.703205°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | Two |
| Inscriptions | Mangalaasaasanam by Thirumangai Aallhvaar |
| Elevation | 108.27 m (355 ft) |
Thirukkalvanur also known as 'Aadhivaraaha Perumal Temple' is a Vaishnavite temple in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu state in India.[1] It is one of the 108 Divya desams. It is situated right to the Kamakshi Amman shrine in Kanchipuram.[2]
Location
[edit]This temple is located with the coordinates of 12°50′27″N 79°42′12″E / 12.840845°N 79.703205°E in the premises of Kamakshi Amman Temple in Kanchipuram.[3]
Details
[edit]The main deity Aadhivaraaha Perumal appears here in standing posture. Goddess is Anjilaivalli Naachiyaar. Temple tank is named Nithyapushkarini. Vimaanam is called Vaamana vimaanam. One Mangalaasaasanam was sung in this temple by Thirumangai Aallhvaar.[4][5] Here in this temple, goddess Mahalakshmi appears in worshipping posture towards the main deity.[6]
Festivals
[edit]Vaikuntha Ekadashi and Navratri are celebrated as important festivals in this temple.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sri Aadhi Varaha Perumal Temple - 108 Divya Desam". Templefolks. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ "Indian Heritage - Temples - 108 Divya Desams - Thirukkallvanur (Kancheepuram)". www.indian-heritage.org. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ "Thirukkalvanur Temple, Kanchipuram - History, Architecture, Legend & Benefits". Astroved Astropedia. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ "Srivari.com - 108 Divya Desam - Thondal Tirupathigal". www.srivari.com. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ "Kanchipuram Temples, ThirukKalvanoor, Sri Aadhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Divya desam, Divyadesams, 108 Vishnu Temples, Shrines, Sthalams". www.divyadesam.com. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ lightuptemple (17 August 2019). "Thirukkalvanur Sri Kalvaperumal Swamy Temple, Kanchipuram". lightuptemples. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ "Kalva Perumal Temple : Kalva Perumal Temple Details". temple.dinamalar.com. Retrieved 7 September 2024.