Azhagiya Singa Perumal Temple (Tiruvelukkai),
Kanchipuram
Tiruvelukkai located
in Kanchipuram in the South Indian state of Tamilnadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Divya
Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Azhwar saints from the
6th–9th centuries AD. It is one of the 108 Divyadesam dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Azhagiya
Singar and his consort Lakshmi as Amruthavalli.
The
temple is believed to have been built by the Pallavas of the late 8th century AD, with later
contributions from Cholas and Vijayanagar kings. The temple has three inscriptions on its walls, two
dating from the period of Kulothunga Chola I (1070–1120 CE) and one to that of Rajadhiraja
Chola (1018-54 CE). A
granite wall surrounds the temple, enclosing all the shrines and two bodies of
water. There is a four-tiered Rajagopuram, the temple's gateway tower, in the temple.
Azhagiya
Singar is believed to have appeared to slay Hiranya, the demon king. Six daily
rituals and three yearly festivals are held at the temple, of which the Krishna
Janmashtami festival, celebrated during the Tamil month of Aavani (August–September),
being the most prominent. The temple is maintained and administered by the
Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
According
to scriptures, Lord granted darshan to sage Brugu from under the Kanaka Vimana
facing east. Saint Peyazhwar in his hymns praises this shrine equal
to that of Lord Uppiliappan and temples of Kumbakonam and
Tirupathi. Vaishnava Acharya Sri Mahadesikan had praised Perumal in
his celebrated Kamasikashtakam. It is believed that chanting this Sloka
daily will bring in tallest benefits of the blessings of Lord Narasimha. The
shrine is also known as Kamashika Narasimha Sannadhi.
This
Divya Desam is located in Kanchipuram 1 km south west of Ashtabujakaram, which is a mile west of Varadaraja
Perumal temple. It is in the vicinity
of Tirutanka. This is one of the celebrated 108 Divya Desam of Perumal and
it is ranked 46. The Perumal of this temple is "Azhagiya Singar or
"Mukuntha Nayakan". Moolavar in found in Yoga Position facing
east. Mangalasasanam done by Thirumangai Alwar (1 Paasuram) and Peyazhwar(3
Paasuram).
Legends
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brief details, please refer below link;
The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The
temple is open from 7.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
Pooja
Timings
·
Ushathkalam
Pooja – 7 a.m.
·
Kalasanthi
Pooja – 8:00 a.m.
·
Uchikalam
Pooja – 12:00 p.m.
·
Sayarakshai
Pooja – 6:00 p.m.
·
Irandamkalam
Pooja – 7:00 p.m.
·
Ardha
Jamam Pooja – 10:00 p.m.
Festivals
& Religious Practices
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Literary
Mention
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Prayers
Devotees
pray to Perumal for relief from the various problems they experience in life.
Devotees perform Thirumanjanam to Perumal and Mother on realizing their wishes.
Contact
Sri
Azhagiya Singa Perumal Temple,
Kancheepuram-631
501
Phone: +91- 44 6727
1692, 98944 15456
Connectivity
The
temple is just a kilometer far from Kancheepuram bus stop. This temple is
situated South of Tiruththanka and about ½ km West of Ashtabujakaram Temple,
Kanchipuram.
By Bus:
From
Kanchipuram there are many auto-rickshaws that drive you to the temple.
Kanchipuram is well connected by several bus services from Chennai and other
places in Tamil Nadu.
By Train:
This
Temple is located a km away from Kanchipuram Railway Station. From Kanchipuram
Railway Station private taxis are available to reach this temple. Kanchipuram
rail-line is connected to Chennai, Pondicherry, Nagaercoil and Madurai.
By Air:
Chennai
is the nearest airport. From Chennai the temple in Kanchipuram is 75 kms away.
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