Monday, 15 July 2024

A DIVYA KSHETRAM IN A TEMPLE OF KANCHI

   

 



 The Divya Kshetram TIRUKKARAKAM  is in the prakaram (the four walls) of Ulagalanda perumal temple in Kanchipuram.

The presiding deity is Karunakara perumal. The Goddess is Padmamani Thayar. Details of the original temple, sthala vriksham, and sacred water are not available, except from the pasuram of Tirumangai Azhwar, where in it is mentioned that the presiding deity is in a standing posture, the sacred water is Akraya theertham and the sanctum sanctorum is Vamana vimanam.

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