Thiruooragam Sri Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram
Address
Thiruooragam Sri Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Kamakshi Amman Sannidhi Street, Periya, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502
Diety
Trivikraman, Ulagalantha Perumal(Vishnu) Amman: Amudhavalli(Laksh
Introduction
This is one of the three temples within one temple ranking among the Divyadesas. There are three Divyadesas within this temple Tiru Ooragam, Tiru Neeragam and Tiru Karakam. It is said that barring Tiru Ooragam, other temples were elsewhere earlier and were set together under one roof at a later period. Saint Tirumangai Azhwar had included all these Divyadesam in one Mangalasasanam hymn. Theertham : Naga Theertham
Puranic Significance
The temple deity has an idol of Vishnu in the form of the Vamana which stands about 35 feet tall with a width of 24 feet in a pose that depicts Lord Vishnu has one foot on planet earth and the other on the skies. It is believed that the foot that pushes towards the skies is the foot that pushing King Bali to Patala (the hell).The temple deity has an idol of Vishnu in the form of the Vamana which stands about 35 feet tall with a width of 24 feet in a pose that depicts Lord Vishnu has one foot on planet earth and the other on the skies. It is believed that the foot that pushes towards the skies is the foot that pushing King Bali to Patala (the hell).
Beliefs
People pray to shed their qualities of arrogance and seeking child boon. Realizing their wishes, devotees perform Tirumanjanam to Perumal with porridge (Payasam) for Nivedhana.
Special Features
Karvaanam is one of the 108 Divyadesas of Perumal. Perumal appears majestically blessing the devotees with his right leg pressed on the ground with the left up. Lord Perumal stands majestically facing north blessing His devotees. Vimana above the sanctum is of Pushkala design. Mother Parvathi had the darshan of Lord in this temple.
Festivals
Vaikunda Ekadasi in Tamil Margazhi covering DecemberJanuary is grandly celebrated in the temple.
Century/Period/Age
1000-2000 years old
Managed By
Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)
Nearest Bus Station
Thiruooragam
Nearest Railway Station
Kanchipuram
Nearest Airport
Chennai