Ulagalandha Perumal Temple is a Vishnu temple found in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple, built in the Dravidian architectural style, is honoured in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham, an early medieval Tamil canon of Alvar saints from the 6th to 9th centuries CE. It is one of the 108 Divya Desams devoted to Vishnu, also known as Ulagalantha Perumal, and his consort Lakshmi, Amuthavalli. The Pallavas are thought to have erected the temple, with additional contributions from medieval Cholas, Vijayanagara kings, and Madurai Nayaks.
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- History/Legend of the Temple According to the Bhagwad Purana, an Asura ruler named Mahabali once violently took possession of the sky and drove away Indra. Prahlada's son, Hiranyakshipu, had a grandson named Mahabali. To avoid the anger of the asura ruler, the people of heaven turned to Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu then adopted the Vamana avatar and descended to save heaven. According to the story, Mahabali was a very generous ruler who had accumulated a lot of authority via rigorous penance and discipline. However, his blindness to power caused him to see himself as the world's supreme dictator, which eventually led to his demise. Lord Vishnu once went to Mahabali disguised as a tiny priest named Vamana, holding a wooden umbrella, and requesting three paces of land. Following Mahabali's consent, Lord Vishnu assumed his huge form and moved from heaven to earth in one step, then to the netherworld in the next. Since Mahabali offered his skull to keep the third step, there was no room for the massive Lord's third step. With a foot placement, Lord Vishnu granted Mahabali immortality in the netherworld. Trivikrama refers to Vamana's huge form.
- Name of the Deities Trivikrama (Vishnu) & Amuthavalli (Lakshmi)
- Nearby Cities and Distance Chennai (Tambaram) 54.6 km. Vellore 64 km. Vandavasi 41.4 km.
- Mode of Transport(from the nearest city) Car. Bus. Train. Bike.
- Duration (from the nearest city) Chennai (Tambaram )1 hr 17 min
- Estimated cost of the travel (from the nearest city) car,auto,bus... Car Rs.2500. Bus Rs.150. Train Rs.50.
- Temple Instructions The dress code requires formal and traditional clothes. No photography is allowed.
- Special Days and Special Happenings In Tamil, Brahmotsavam takes place in January and February. Avani celebrates Vamana Jayanthi from August to September. Panguni Brahmmotsavam, a 15-day celebration in March and April, featuring Sri Pushpavalli Thayar Oonjal. Masi Magam is a ceremony held in February or March where followers of Cuddalore carry the jubilant god. This event attracts devotees from all over the world and includes intense worship and gorgeous processions.
- Rituals Available Not Available
- Offerings Devotees will offer Tulsi, flowers, and oil for lightning.
- Prasadham Payasam is famous for its temple.
- Benefits of Visiting People with Sarpa dosham, who are childless or single, come to worship Ooragathan with the hope of becoming free of all doshams.
- Is this temple a Paadal Petra Sthalam? No
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- Other things to do / places of interest Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam (0.5km). Shakunthala Jagannathan Museum of Folk Art. (0.8km). Kanchi Kudil (0.9km). Pachaiyappas Silk (0.9km).
- Nearby Temples Chitragupta Temple. Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple. Varadaraja Perumal Temple. Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple. Ekambareswarar Temple.
- Nearby Eateries Hotel Sakthi Ganapathi. Saravanaa Bhavan. Upashana Hotels. Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant. Adayar Ananda Bhavan.
- Hotels / Home stays: Hotel SSK Grand. MM Legacy. Regency Kanchipuram by Grt Hotels. MM Hotels. Sree Sakthi Residency.
- Standard Weather Kanchipuram has a tropical wet and dry climate. The best time to visit Kanchipuram is during the summer (March–May) .
- For the best experience / Must know The temple is approximately 60,000 square feet and features three tiers of rajagopurams (main towers) and seven kalasas. This temple is home to four Divya Desams: Three Ooragam, Thiru Kaarvaanam, Thiru Neeragam, and Thiru Kaaragam. It is unclear what events led to the three deities—Thiru Kaarvaanam, Thiru Kaaragam, and Thiru Neeragam—being installed in the Ulagalantha Perumal temple complex. It is likely that they had separate temples previously. Outside the main temple compound is the Naga Tirtha temple tank.
- Not to miss Don't miss out on the opportunity to gaze in awe of the huge Ulagalantha Perumal statue, experience the tranquility of daily prayers, explore the four unique shrines within, and participate in the colorful festivals. This is more than just a temple; it's an immersive journey through history, faith, and art.
- Note for Travelers Ulagalanda Perumal temple is less than a kilometer from Kanchipuram's major bus station and Srimatam.
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What time does the Ulagalantha Perumal temple open for darshan?
The darshan hours are 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
How much time does it take to visit the temple?
It takes approximately 2 to 3 hours to visit the temple.
How to Reach Ulagalantha Perumal Temple?
Sri Ulagalantha Temple is accessible by road from anywhere in Kanchipuram. To get to the temple, tourists can take public transportation or rent a taxi. Those exploring the city in their own automobiles can take Kamakshi Amman Sannidhi Street. The temple is situated on this street.
Which festivals take place in Kanchipuram's Ulagalantha Perumal temple?
This temple celebrates festivals such as Vaikuntha Ekadasi, Karthiga Masam months, and the annual Bramostavam.
What is the unique feature of the Ulagalantha Perumal temple in Kanchipuram?
The temple, which is one of the 108 Divya Desams, is located near the Kamakshi Amman temple in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.
What is Ulagalanda Perumal's story?
It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Ulagalanda Perumal form, which translates as "the Lord who measured the universe." The name is taken from the Hindu mythological account of Lord Vishnu's Vamana Avatar, who measured the Earth with one step, the heavens with another, and laid his third step on the head of the compassionate.
