In Kanchipuram, stands the two temples of Pachai Vannar and
Pavalai Vannar, two shrines standing opposite to each other, two places of
holiness where the Lord is mentioned by his colour. He is seen in emerald green
at the Pachai Vannar and coral coloured at the Pavalai Vannar. The temple of
Pavalai Vannar was praised in the hymns of the Alwar saints as the 108 sacred
abodes of Vishnu. Though Pachai Vannar temple is not mentioned in the hymns,
both these temples are believed to constitute the divyadesam. The temples are
said to have been built by the Pallava king Nandivarman II, with later
contributions from Cholas and Vijayanagar kings.
Location TamilNadu, Kanchipuram, Chennai
Legend
The legend regarding
the Pavala Vanna Perumal temple revolves around a yagna conducted by Lord
Brahma. Goddess Saraswathy, angry that she was not a part of it, sent demons to
create obstruction. Lord Vishnu, battled the demons and ensured that the yagna
proceeded smoothly. The God here is coral in colour.
In the Pachai Vanna Perumal shrine, it is believed that the
Lord gave boon to Sage Bhrigu that Mahalakshmi will be born as his daughter,
Bhargavi. Subsequently Lord Vishnu married Bhargavi at this sacred place. In
this temple, the Lord is emerald green in colour.
This temple is part of the famous Kanchipuram Divya Desam
Yatra.
Architecture
The temples are built in traditional Dravidian style of
architecture with tiered gateway gopurams adorned with sculptures. Lord
Pavalavannan is in standing posture with a separate shrine for Pavalavalli
thayar. A few metres away is Pachai Vannan perumal temple and here the Lord is
in a sitting posture on Adisheshan.
Culture
Kanchipuram, in the state of Tamil Nadu is one of the
important religious places in India and a holy pilgrimage site for both
Saivites and Vaishnavites. Historically, it was a centre for education and
popular for the architectural beauty of its temples. Silk saree weaving is a
major industry and Kanchipuram pattu(silk) is famous all around the country.
Darsan Info
Sri Pavalai Vannar temple timings 7:00 AM till 10:00 AM and
from 5:00 PM till 7:00 PM. Though Pachai Vannar is not a divyadesam, both these
temples usually considered as a single divyadesam and worshipped together.
Devotees believe that if one visits one temple, visiting the other is mandatory
Darsan Dresscode
Devotees are advised to wear clean and conservative attire.
Western dresses are not allowed in the temples of Tamil Nadu
Famous Festival
June - Vaikasi Brahmotsavam(May/June)
December - Vaikunta Ekadashi
Temple Rituals
The priests perform regular pujas and rituals to the deity.
Special Rituals
Devotees perform special Tirumanjanam to Lord and Goddess
Additional Info
Hotel Raja Ganapathy
Indian Coffee house
Hotel Srinivasa
Supermarket : Available
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