Sri Thirukaarvaanar Temple is situated in Thiru Kaar Vaanam, Kanchipuram district of Tamilnadu dedicated to Lord Vishnu and one of the 108 Divya Desam Temples.
Legends Associated with This Shrine
The legend behind this Divya Desam is that Kaar, dark mists. The mists give the downpour to the world. Since Karunakara Perumal looks like as Kaar the blackclouds, Lord doesn’t expect anything from his bhaktas yet just immaculate bhakti or dedication from them. Sri Karunakara Perumal Temple is associated with the sage named Kaaraha. It is said that the sage Kaaraha performed penance towards Lord Vishnu to obtain knowledge and he blessed with the knowledge by Lord Vishnu. The word Kaar represents Black clouds, which gives rain to enrich the world. As a result, the Lord does not expect anything but only the true devotion towards Him. Sri Karunakara Perumal Temple is situated close to Kamakshi Amman Temple.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
The city of Kanchipuram is well connected with the other part of the states and it is few km from the Quadrilateral National Highway. There are frequent bus services from Chennai and it takes 2- 3 hours to reach. The Chennai Metropolitan and the state express transport operate the services.
By Rail
Kanchipuram is connected with the southern part of the Indian rail network and few trains are running through Kanchipuram. Suburban trains are running between Kanchipuram and Chennai beach on specified intervals.
By Air
Chennai, the nearest international airport, is situated around 75 km away from Kanchipuram. Both public and private transport facilities are available at the airport.
Shrine Timings
7 A.M to 10 P.M
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Brahmotsavam Festival January or February
Vamana Jayanthi Festival August or September
Navaratri Festival October
Extra Information About this Shrine
Given below is a list of nearby temples to this shrine
Kanchi Kamakshi Devi Temple
Kailasanadhar Temple Sri Simha Dhakshinamoorthi Vyagrapuriswarar Temple
Madambakkam Sri Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple
Vaikunda Perumal Temple
Kachabeshwarar Temple
Kanchi Varadaraja Swami Temple
This temple is situated close to Kamakshi Amman Temple and located inside the temple premises of Ulagalandha Perumal Temple which houses four temples of 108 Divya Desam Temples on its own.
