Sri Aadhi Varaha Perumal Temple is located inside the temple complex of Kanchi Kamakshi Amman temple, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu and also revered as one of the 108 Divya Desam temples, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Legends Associated with This Shrine
The legend says that when Goddess Kamakshi, one of the forms of Goddess Parvati, and Goddess Lakshmi were taking the bath in Kama Koshtam pond, Lord Sriman Narayanan was said to be hiding behind a pillar and hearing on what they were speaking about. Goddess Kamakshi found that Lord Sriman Narayanan is hearing to them by hiding himself. As a result, Goddess Kamakshi gave him a playful punishment by making him stand, then sit and finally to reside down.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
Kanchipuram which is 75-km away from Chennai is well connected by a network of roads. There are frequent buses from the city to Chennai, Bangalore and other places. For local transportation, bicycles can be hired from the shops near the bus stand. Cycle Rickshaws and auto-rickshaws are also available on hire to move in and around the city.
By Rail
The nearest railway station is Kanchipuram station. There are various Trains for Kanchipuram which are available from Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tirupati, and Bangalore.
By Air
The nearest airport to reach Sri Aadhi Varaha Perumal temple is Chennai International airport.
Shrine Timings
5.30 AM to 12.00 P.M and 4.00 PM to 9.00 PM.
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Annual festival March to April
Navaratri October
Aadi Pooram July to August
Aippasi Pooram October to November
Sankara Jayanthi May to June
Vasanta Utsavam May to June
Extra Information About this Shrine
Nearby Temple
Ekambareshwara Temple
Kumarakottam Sri Murugan Temple
Kacchapeshwara Temple
Jwarahareshwara Temple
Pandavadootha Perumal Temple
Ulagalanda Perumal Temple
This Divyadesam is situated inside Sri Kamakshi Amman temple in Big Kanchipuram. It is situated on the right side of the Garbagraham of Ambaal.
