Pavalavannam Temple

Pavalavannam Temple

Pavalavanam temple, located in Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu is dedicated to Lord Krishna, a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple finds its mention in several famous poems written by eminent poets.

Pavalavanam temple, also known as Tiru Pavala Vannam, is a Hindu Vaishnavite temple situated in Kanchipuram in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. A Divya Desam, the presiding deity of the temple is Lord Krishna. The pilgrimage centre, visited by devotees from different sections of the society, is one of the 108 holy abodes of Lord Vishnu. The Thenkalai sect of Vaishnavite tradition is hugely adhered to by the temple.

History of Pavalavanam Temple
Pavalavanam Temple, a prominent Vaishnavaite centre, was once visited by 3 alwars, the great saints in Vaishnavite tradition, namely Peyalvar, Thirumalisai Alvar and Thirumangai Alvar. These three alwars among the twelve sang songs on various forms of God. Besides, many eminent acharyas have also penned down famous songs on different forms of God in this temple. The temple faces the western direction.

The temple located in the heart of Kanchipuram city is almost 70 kms away from the city of Chennai. Pilgrims swarm the temple premises to offer worship the lord during Vaikunta Ekadasi and the in the Tamil month of Margazhi.

This article is a stub. You can enrich by adding more information to it. Send your Write Up to content@indianetzone.com

Recently Updated Articles in Indian Temples


•	Varaha Temple Khajuraho Varaha temple is one of the smallest temples of Khajuraho and comparatively less decorated. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

•	Dhathamandir in Kashmir Dhathamandir is located 4km below Mohora, on the Jhelum Valley Cart Road in Baramulla.

•	Siva Temple in Konch Siva temple in Konch, located 18 kilometres from Gaya, is an ancient temple made entirely of bricks.

•	Mahadev Temple - Pali This Shiva Temple known as Mahadev Temple is located at Pali in Chattisgarh.

•	Khodiyar Mata - Sihor Located 4Kms away from Sihor, Khodiyar Mata is a holy shrine.

E-magazine

Subscribe to E-Magazine on Reference