Nedumaram Adhi Kesava Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram

Address

Nedumaram Adhi Kesava Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram Nedumaram, Kalpakkam, Kanchipuram District Mobile: +91 – 9786628005 / 9787446990 / 9751163871

Deity

Adhi Kesava Perumal Amman: Ambujavalli Thayar

Introduction

• Deity:
  • Lord Vishnu as Aadhikesava Perumal (in standing posture).
  • Consort: Ambujavalli Thayar.
• Location: Nedumaram Village, near Kalpakkam, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu.
• Distance:
  • 10 km from Kalpakkam.
  • 61 km from Kanchipuram (District headquarters).
  • 81 km from Chennai (State capital).
• Puja Tradition: Conducted as per Vaikhanasa Agamam.
• Age: The temple is over 1000 years old.
• Associated Deities:
  • Urchava murthy is accompanied by Sridevi and Bhoodevi.
  • Andal, Lakshmi Narayanar, Ramanujar, Thirumangai Azhvar, Nammazhwar, Manavala Mamunigal, Viswaksenar, Anjaneyar, and Karudazhvar are also enshrined.
  • Vikanasa Acharya, whose idol is rare, is found here.
• Sacred Relic: The sacred feet of Sthala Sayana Perumal from Mahabalipuram are present in this temple, symbolizing a connection between the two temples.
• Rajagopuram: Recently constructed five-tier Rajagopuram.
• Sacred Pond: The temple has a sacred pond.
• Temple Timings: Open twice a day for worship.

Festivals Celebrated:

1. Navaratri
2. Vijayadasami
3. Parivettai
4. Vaikunda Ekadasi
5. Andal Festival
6. Celestial marriage on Bogi day
7. Panguni Uthiram
8. Krishna Jayanthi

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Nedumaram

Nearest Railway Station

Kalpakkam

Nearest Airport

Chennai

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