About Temple

This is one of the Divyadesams found in Big Kanchipuram. Route: It is 1/2 miles from Kanchipuram Railway Station. Vaikunda Perumal Temple is the oldest temple like Kailasanathar Temple in Kanchipuram. It is said that the temple was constructed in the 6th century by the Pallava King, Nandivarman. The entrance tower is seen incomplete. . The pillars of the mantapa are carved with deities, male and female. As we enter into the temple complex, we find the dhwajasthamba in front, which shines like gold. A mandapam built after the Vijayanagara period can be seen. Vaikunda Perumal Temple is one of the Divya Desams. The temple was originally called Parameswara Vinnakaram after King Nandivarman, also known as Parameswara Vinnakaramvarman. Consists of three layers One above the other is in three ascending stages These adjoin a colonnaded hall opening to the west. The entrance hall was built during... View