Thirupadagam Sri Pandava Thoothar Perumal Temple – Rohini Nakshatra

Address

Thirupadagam Sri Pandava Thoothar Perumal Temple, Thirupadagam, Kanchipuram – 631 502.

Deity

Pandava Dhoodha Perumal Amman: Satyabama, Rukmini

Introduction

• Location: The temple for Pandava Doota Perumal (Sri Krishna) is situated in Periya Kanchi, the heart of Kanchipuram, near the Ekamranatha Temple.
• Architecture:
  • The main sanctum, enshrining Pandava Doota Perumal, is large and rectangular in plan with a high Bhadra Vimana (barrel-shaped roof).
  • The original shrine was likely made of brick, later remodeled in stone during the Chola period (11th-12th centuries).
  • The Maha Mandapa and Mukha Mandapa belong to the Chola and Vijayanagara periods, respectively.
• Significance for Rohini Star People: This temple is considered highly auspicious for those born under the Rohini Nakshatra.
  • Rohini Devi worshipped here and married the God of Moon (Chandran).
  • Rohini Star Belief: Rohini starrers should visit on Wednesdays and Saturdays for blessings. They are known for being majestic, fond of fine arts, and following religious rituals.
  • Lord Krishna, in his Vishwarupa form, graces sitting under the Bhadra Vimana.

Puranic Significance:

• The Pandava story, particularly the episode where Dharma Putra (Yudhishthira) lost his kingdom to Duryodhana through gambling, is famous.
• Lord Krishna intervened and negotiated with Duryodhana to give the Pandavas a share of the kingdom, but Duryodhana refused.
• Krishna’s mission to Duryodhana led to a failed trap where Krishna revealed his Vishwarupa (universal form) to the blind Dhritarashtra, showing him the consequences of his actions.
• After the Kurukshetra war, Pandavas’ grandson Pareekshit sought the story of his ancestors from Sage Vysampayana and performed penance to have a Vishwarupa darshan of Lord Krishna in this sacred land of Kancheepuram.

Beliefs:

• Unique Form: In this temple, Lord Krishna is depicted in a rare 25 feet tall seated form.
• Blessings for Rohini Starrers: Devotees born under Rohini Nakshatra believe that praying here will help them overcome any challenges and bring them fortune, especially if they visit during Ashtami Rohini and Krishna Jayanthi festivals.

Special Features:

• It is believed that Rohini starrers will cross over their problems and have a bright future if they pray to Pandava Doota.
• Festivals:
  • Krishna Jayanthi
  • Diwali
  • Ekadasi

Century/Period/Age

1000-2000 years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Thirupadagam

Nearest Railway Station

Kanchipurem

Nearest Airport

Chennai

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