Thiruparameswara Vinnagaram

God

Paramapadanada Perumal, facing west

Goddess

Vaikunthavalli Thaayar, facing east

Other Deities

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Thiruparameswara Vinnagaram is a Pallava period west facing temple situated in 3 acres of land. In the base structure is the main deity in sitting posture, in the middle level as Renganadar in lying posture and in standing posture in the top level.The main deity, the inner prakaram and the pillars have all been hewn out of a single rock.

Holy Water (Theertham) – Aayiramma Theertham

Vimaanam – Mukuntha Vimaanam, Three tiered Ashtaanga Vimaanam

History

Thiruparameswara Vinnagaram was constructed by King Parameshwara Varman (Vaiyiramegan), son of King Rajasimha Pallavan. Thirumangai Azhwar (8th Century CE)has rendered Mangalasasanam here. The temple is under the control of Archaeological Survey of India.

Legend

Virosana, the King of Vidarba had no children and prayed to Lord Kailasanada (shiva) and upon his grace the two entrance guradians (dhwarabalagar) of perumal were born as two children to him – Villavan and Pallavan. The children with great devotion to perumal performed yaaga at the northern corner of nearby Kailasanadar temple. In appreciation of this the Perumal appeared before them as Vaikunta Nadhar.

Directions

Thiruparameswara Vinnagaram is located straight east of Kamakshiamman Temple inside Kancheepuram town.

Stay and Food

Kancheepuram town has innumerable temples which could be combined as preferred. Refer our map to plan your day. Good hotels and restaurants are available.