Thiruvelukkai

108 Divya Desam Temples

God

Azhagiya Singa Perumal, facing west

Goddess

Velukkaivalli Thaayar, facing east

Other Deities

Aandal

Thiruvelukkai is a west facing temple with a 3 tier Rajagopuram and a temple tank on the west of the temple. Azhagiya Singa Perumal is a large deity in sitting posture.

Holy Water (Theertham) – Kanagasaras Theertham

Vimaanam – Kanaga Vimaanam

History

Pei Azhwar and Thirumangai Azhwar (5th to 10th Century CE) have rendered Mangalasasanam here at Thiruvelukkai.

Legend

The lord is believed to have appeared in his Narasimha Avatar for Sage Brigu here. Another legend is that after killing Hiranyakashipu he was chasing away the Asura’s soldiers and he is believed to have found this place serene and sat down here at Thiruvelukkai to rest.

Directions

Thiruvelukkai is located in the Rengasamy Kulam area and near the Vilakkoli Perumal Temple in 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.

108 Divya Desam Temples

Kancheepuram Temples

Tamilnadu Temples