Architecture of Gajendra Varadha Perumal Temple Gajendra Varadha Perumal Temple, gracing the enchanting town of Kumbakonam, is adorned by a 5 tier rajagopuram. The temple spread over a vast area houses the idol of Gajendra Varadhar as its prime deity. Gajendra Varadha Perumal Temple is one of the Panchakanna (Krishnaranya) Kshetrams. The word Kannan denotes Lord Krishna and panch means five. The Panchakanna or the five sacred temples are located in Tamil Nadu. An interesting feature of all these temples is the fact that none of them houses the idol of Lord Krishna. Besides Gajendra Varadha Temple, the other temples constituting the Panchakanna are, Loganatha Perumal Temple located in Thirukkannagudi, Neelamegha Perumal Temple in Thirukannapuram, Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple situated in Thirukannamangai and Ulagalantha Perumal Temple in Thirukkovilur. This article is a stub. You can enrich by adding more information to it. Send your Write Up to content@indianetzone.com |