ONE OF THE ANCIENT TEMPLES IN THE TEMPLE TOWN OF KANCHI

  The Divya Kshetram "ASHTABHUJAKARAM" is located in the temple town of Kanchipuram. The presiding deity is Aadikesava perumal  also called Gajendravaradan in a standing posture, with eight hands holding eight weapons and hence the name Ashtabhujakaram. The Goddess is Alarmelmangai. The sacred water is Gajendra Pushkarini and the Sanctum Santorum is Gaganakriti Vimanam

The legend has it that upon the request of Brahma, Lord Vishnu with His eight different weapons warded off the intruders of the yagna. It is alos associated with Gajendra Moksham, and Peyaazhwar was blessed with  a vision of Gajendra Moksham at this shrine. Even today it is seen, Siva guarding the yagna sala in the form of Sarabesan

Gajendra Moksham festival is being celebrated in the Tamil month of Aadi. Would like to know the details of Gajendra Moksham, here is the link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gajendra_Moksha