Pachai Vanna Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram

Address

Pachai Vanna Perumal Temple, Kanchipurm, Kanchipuram District-631 502 Phone: +91- 44 – 2722 9540

Deity

Pachai Vanna Perumal Amman: Margathavalli

Introduction

• Location: Kanchipuram, about 400 meters from Kamakshi Amman Temple, accessible from the Chennai-Bangalore highway.
• Age: Approximately 1000 years old.
• Deity: Lord Vishnu as PachaiVannaPerumal, seated on Adisesha (also called Paramapadha Nathan).
• Theertham: Chakratheertham.
• Vimanam: Pravaala Vimanam.
• Unique Feature: Alongside PavalaVannaPerumal Temple, both temples collectively form a single Divya Desam.

Puranic Significance

• Marichi Maharshi’s Doubt:
  • Marichi Maharshi, a devoted Vishnu follower, questioned why Vishnu took a human avatar (Rama) and allowed Ravana to abduct Sita.
  • Lord Vishnu appeared before him as PachaiVannaPerumal and explained his avatar’s purpose: to illustrate ideal family values and to honor those who love him, including Lord Shiva as Sri Anjaneya.
• Naga Deepam in Mother’s Shrine:
  • Adisesha, who served as Lord Vishnu’s bed, incarnated as Lakshmana during Ramavatara.
  • When granting darshan to Marichi, Adisesha could not manifest as himself; instead, he appeared as a lamp (Naga Deepam) in the Mother’s shrine, symbolizing the light of Vishnu.
• Jyoti Form of Vishnu:
  • The Naga Deepam also relates to a story of Lord Brahma’s Yajna, where Vishnu appeared in the form of a Jyoti to aid Brahma after Saraswati disrupted the ceremony.

Beliefs

• Devotees seeking welfare for their children, relief from adverse planetary effects, or clarity in doubt pray to Lord Perumal.
• Special Thirumanjanam (ablution) rituals are performed for the deity and the Mother.

Special Features

• Appearance:
  • Lord Vishnu appears in a standing posture, shining emerald green, hence known as PachaiVannaPerumal (emerald green).
• Darshan Details:
  • In the sanctum, the Lord grants darshan as Rama while the Mother is represented as Sita, reflecting the unique nature of this temple.
  • The color green is associated with the planet Mercury (Budha), and devotees worship with green clothing and Tulsi leaves for blessings related to this planet.
• Adjacent Temple:
  • PavalaVannaNathar Temple is directly opposite, representing the color of coral. Together, worshiping both Perumals offers a rare darshan experience.
• Mother’s Blessings:
  • Mother Mahalakshmi blesses devotees from a separate shrine, embodying three forms: Sri Chakra Rupini, Mahalakshmi, and Sita.
  • Notably, the Sri Chakra is installed within the Mother’s shrine, a unique feature in this temple.

Festivals

• Vaikasi Visakam: May-June
• Aani Thirumanjanam: June-July
• Vaikunda Ekadasi: December-January

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Kanchipuram

Nearest Railway Station

Kanchipuram Station

Nearest Airport

Chennai

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