The Tirupavalavannam or Pavalavanam temple, located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, is devoted to the Hindu god Vishnu. The temple, built in the Dravidian architectural style, is honored in the Nalayira Divya Prabandham, an early medieval Tamil canon of Alvar saints from the 6th to 9th centuries CE. It is one of the 108 Divya Desams devoted to Vishnu, known as Pavalavannar Perumal, and his spouse Lakshmi, Pavalavalli.
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- History/Legend of the Temple The Sri Pachai Vannar Temple in Kanchipuram, India, is one of two twin temples reputed to be locations of holiness where Vishnu is worshiped in many colors. The Pavalai Vannar Temple is the second temple in the pair. According to tradition, Vishnu appeared in several colors at different times. Vishnu appeared as emerald, green during the Treta Yuga, hence the name Pavalavannar.Vishnu turned green during the Dvapara Yuga, hence his name, Pachai Vannar.In the current Kali Yuga, Vishnu appears in blue.
- Name of the Deities Lord Vishnu
- Nearby Cities and Distance Chennai (Tambaram) (51.2 km). Vandavasi (43.5 km). Vellore (68.6 km).
- Mode of Transport(from the nearest city) Car. Bus. Train. Bike.
- Duration (from the nearest city) Chennai (Tambaram) - 1 hr 29 min
- Estimated cost of the travel (from the nearest city) car,auto,bus... Car - Rs. 2000-2500 Bus - Rs.100-150 Train -Rs. 50-100
- Temple Instructions Devotees are advised to wear clean and conservative attire. Western dresses are not allowed in the temples of Tamil Nadu.
- Special Days and Special Happenings Vaikasi Visakam in May-June; Aani Thirumanjanam in June-July and Vaikunda Ekadashi in December-January are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
- Rituals Available Not Available
- Offerings Devotees do special tirumanjanam for Lord and Mother. Devotees offer him tulsi mala and green-colored cloth as the color of planet Mercury is green.
- Prasadham Not Available
- Benefits of Visiting Shri Chitragupta Swamy is ruled by the planet Ketu. Ketu is well recognized for its detrimental tendencies, and persons with this planet in their horoscope come from all over the country to pray at the temple and seek the blessings of Shri Chitragupta Swamy.
- Is this temple a Paadal Petra Sthalam? No
- Who Sang | Song and its Meaning | Year No
- Other things to do / places of interest Kanchi Kudil 6 min (1.9 km). Sri Vazhakarutheeswarar Temple 6 min (2.1 km). Karchapeswarar Temple 5 min (1.6 km). Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam 4 min (1.0 km).
- Nearby Temples Sri Pachai Vannar Temple 2 min (450.0 m). Ekambareswarar Temple 5 min (1.4 km). Kailasanatha Temple 7 min (2.6 km). Kamakshi Amman Temple 4 min (1.0 km).
- Nearby Eateries Hotel Saravana Bhavan. Haritam. Hotel Sangeetha. INDIAN COFFEE HOUSE.
- Hotels / Home stays: GRT Regency-Kanchipuram. MM Hotels. Hotel Baboo Soorya. THE PARADISE KINGDOM. Hotel SSk Grand Kanchipuram.
- Standard Weather Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India has a tropical wet and dry climate.
- For the best experience / Must know It is stated that both the Pacchai and Pavala Vannan perumal must be worshipped together. Pacchai Vannar Sannadhi is located opposite Pavala Vannar Sannadhi. Despite the fact that Mangalasasanam is not performed in Pacchai Vannar sannadhi, the temples are believed to be one and must be worshipped as a single Divya desam. Pacchai Vannar, also known as "Maragatha Vannar," states in this sthalam that he is Lord Shiva's hamsam (a form), while Pavala Vannar is Para Sakthi's hamsam. As a result, it is stated that worshipping these two sthalams at the same time honours both Lord Shiva and Parashakti.
- Not to miss Mother Mahalakshmi blesses the devotees from a separate shrine. Generally, Sri Chakra is installed in temples either opposite Mother’s shrine or nearby. Here, Sri Chakra is installed in the shrine itself. Mother blesses Her devotees in three forms, Sri Chakra Rupini, Mahalakshmi and Sita.
- Note for Travelers The temple is on Big Kammala Street, now called Jawaharlal Nehru Street. About 1.5 KM from Kanchipuram Railway Station and about 2.5 KM from Bus stand.
Opening Hours
Monday:
7:30 AM to 12:00 PM & 4.30 PM to 8:00 PM
Closed
Tuesday:
7:30 AM to 12:00 PM & 4.30 PM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM to 12:00 PM & 4.30 PM to 8:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM to 12:00 PM & 4.30 PM to 8:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM to 12:00 PM & 4.30 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM to 12:00 PM & 4.30 PM to 8:00 PM
Sunday:
7:30 AM to 12:00 PM & 4.30 PM to 8:00 PM
FAQ's
Where is Shri Pachai Vannar Temple located?
The Shri Pachai Vannar Temple is located at 57c, Big Kamala St, Melkathirpur, Periya, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502, India.
What is the off day for Shri Pachai Vannar Temple?
Shri Pachai Vannar Temple is open seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
What is the nearest train station to Shri Pachai Vannar Temple?
Shri Pachai Vannar Temple is located near Kanchipuram Railway Station. It is around 0.56 kilometers away.
