Kadukkaloor Aadhi Kesava Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram

Address

Kadukkaloor Aadhi Kesava Perumal Temple, Kadukkaloor Post, Kanchipuram District, Tamilnadu – 603401 Mobile: +91 98653 14072 / 98439 01224

Diety

Sri Aadhikesava Perumal Amman: Sri Ambujavalli

Introduction

Aadhi Kesava Perumal Temple is dedicated to God Vishnu located at Kadukkaloor Village near Choonambedu in Kanchipuram district of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Aadhi Kesava Perumal and Mother is called as Ambujavalli. This is a 500 years old temple. The temple tank is very huge with full of water is located adjacent to the Temple. Vimanam is called as Aadhi Vimanam. Many priests of Thirupathi temple are from this place. To reach Kadukkaloor. While coming from Chennai, this is about 10 kms on the right side (west) of Kadappakkam on the ECR road.

Puranic Significance

Presiding Deity is called as Aadhi Kesava Perumal and Mother is called as Ambujavalli. This a very beautiful temple with gigantic Aadhikesava Perumal with Thayar decorated up to the level. Sanctum sanctorum was big and beautiful. Inside the prakaram false ceiling, 12 rashis has been painted beautifully. Animals are carved on the false ceiling (Tortoise, Snake, Monkey, elephant etc.,) Temple tank also very huge and full of water. Uthsava murthis of Garudan, Anjaneyar, Horse and Elephant.

Festivals

Purattasi Brahmotsavam, Panguni Uthiram, Masi Makam, Vaikasi Visakam, Thiru Karthikai, Vaikunda Ekadashi and Sravana Deepam are the festivals celebrated here.

Century/Period/Age

500 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Kadukkaloor

Nearest Railway Station

Kanchipuram

Nearest Airport

Chennai

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