Pavala Vanna Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram
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Pavala Vannam or Pavala Vanna Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord
Krishna, located in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu, India. It is one of the 108 divyadesams or holy abodes of Lord
Vishnu. Out of the 108 Divya
Desam, It lies in the 54th place.
Here
Vishnu is worshipped as Sri Pavala Vannar Perumal with his consort Pavalavalli Thayar.
Moolavar is Pavala Vannan seen in standing posture facing west. There is
another shrine opposite this Sannadhi about ½ km away. The Moolavar here is Pachai
Vannan seen seated on Adiseshan. The two Sannadhis together are considered as
one divyadesam.
Pilgrims
swarm the temple premises to offer worship the lord during Vaikunta Ekadasi and the in the Tamil month of Margazhi.
Legends
During a
chat between Lord Vishnu ((Thirumal) and his consort Thirumagal (Lakshmi) in
Vaikundam, She requested to the Lord that he might turn his dark complexion
(karvarnam) to golden by getting the grace of Lord Siva who was executing the
threefold job of creation, preservation and Destruction. The Lord agreed and
left to the Kanchi shrine and created holy water in front of Veerattakasam
using his chakra weapon. He took bath in Chakra Theertham every day and
worshipped Veerattakasar with 14,000 lotus flowers. Lord Shiva, who was
delighted, appeared with Uma Devi and granted his wish to change his complexion
from dark color to golden color. Hence in this temple Lord Vishnu appears in
golden color.
History
Pavala Vanam
Temple, a prominent Vaishnavaite centre, was once visited by 3 Alwars, the
great saints in Vaishnavite tradition, namely Peyalvar, Thirumalisai Alvar and
Thirumangai Alvar. These three Alwars among the twelve sang songs on various
forms of God. Besides, many eminent Acharyas have also penned down famous songs
on different forms of God in this temple. The temple faces the western
direction.
The
Temple
It is
said that both the Pacchai and Pavala Vannan perumal has to be worshipped,
without leaving any one of them. Opposite of Pavala Vannar Sannadhi, is the
Pacchai Vannar Sannadhi found. Inspite of the Mangalasasanam not done in
Pacchai Vannar Sannadhi, both these two temples are considered to be the single
and have to be worshipped as a single Divya Desam.
Pacchai Vannar,
who is also called as "Maragatha Vannar" explains in this sthalam
that he is the Hamsam of Lord Shiva and Pavala Vannar as the Hamsam of Para Sakthi.
So it is said that by worshipping these two Sthalams at the same time, we
worship both Lord Shivan and Parashakti.
Moolavar and Thaayar:
The
Moolavar of this sthalam is Sri Pavala Vannar. Moolavar is also called as Paramapadha
Nathan. Moolavar is in Irundha Thirukkolam on Adiseshan facing his thirumugham
towards West Direction.
Prathyaksham: For Brighu
Maharishi, Aswini Devathai and for Parvathi.
Thaayar: Sri Pavala Valli.
Separate Sannathi for Thaayar.
Mangalasasanam:
·
Thirumangai
Alwar - 1 Paasurams.
Vimanam:
·
Pavala
Vimaanam.
Theertham:
·
Chakra
Theertham
Temple
Opening Time
The
temple is open in the mornings from 7.30 am to 11.30 am and in the evenings from
5 pm to 8 pm.
Festivals
The
temple follows the traditions of the Thenkalai sect of Vaishnavite tradition.
·
Vaikasi
Visakam – May/June
·
Aani
Thirumanjanam – June/July
·
Vaikunda
Ekadashi – December/January
Composers
Among
the 12 Alwars (the great saints in Vaishnavite tradition) three of them namely Peyalvar, Thirumalisai Alvar and Thirumangai
Alvar have sung on the
different forms of God in this temple. Many Acharyas have also written songs on the various forms of
God in this Temple. The temple faces west and the twin aswins have worshipped
the Lord here.
Contact
Pavala
Vanna Perumal Temple,
Thirupavalavannam,
Kanchipuram,
Tamilnadu.
Mobile: 9442810852
Connectivity
This
sthalam is found near Railway station and is close towards Sri Kamakshi Amman
temple in Big Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram is around 75 kms from Chennai off the
Chennai - Vellore/ Bangalore highway via Sri Perumbudur.
By Road:
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 Tamilnadu.
By Train:
From
Kanchipuram Railway Station, private taxis are available to reach this temple.
Kanchipuram rail-line is connected to Chennai, Pondicherry, Nagercoil and
Madurai.
By Air:
Chennai
is the nearest airport. From Chennai the temple in Kanchipuram is 75 kms away.