Sri Karunakara Perumal Temple , Thiru Kaaragam (inside Ulagalantha Temple)
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📍 Thiru Kaaragam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
National SignificanceThe 51st Divya Desam at Thiru Kaaragam, enshrined within the Ulagalantha Perumal temple in Kanchipuram, is the sanctum of infinite compassion (Karunyam) where Lord Karunakara sits facing South upon Adisesha.
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Sri Karunakara Perumal (Iruntha Kolam)
Moolavar: Sri Karunakara Perumal (Iruntha Kolam / Seated posture facing South upon Adisesha); Utsavar: Karunakara Perumal; Thayar: Padmamani (Ramamrithavalli) Thayar; Vimanam: Vamana Vimanam, Ramya Vimanam; Theertham: Akraya Theertham; Pratyaksham: Sage Nikethana, Lord Brahma.
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Sri Karunakara Perumal (Iruntha Kolam)
142/24, Kamakshi Amman Sannathi St, Periya, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502
Spiritual Highlights
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Offering prayers for grace and removal of sorrows, thulasi archana.
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About Sri Karunakara Perumal Temple , Thiru Kaaragam (inside Ulagalantha Temple)
Sri Karunakara Perumal Temple in Thiru Kaaragam is the 51st Divya Desam. Praised by Thirumangai Alvar in his Thirunedunthandakam, it is physically enshrined within the third enclosure of the majestic Sri Ulagalantha Perumal Temple complex in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.
The name Karunakaran signifies the fountainhead of boundless divine grace and mercy (Karunyam). The purana recounts that a righteous sage named Nikethana performed prolonged penance here seeking liberation from inner turmoil and worldly suffering. Lord Vishnu appeared before him in royal Iruntha Kolam seated upon the coils of Adisesha facing South, showering His compassionate nectar-like glance and delivering the sage into spiritual peace.
Devotees suffering from severe depression, mental distress, and the weight of unrepented past errors visit Thiru Kaaragam, seeking the unconditional compassion of Lord Karunakara to rebuild their lives with spiritual confidence and optimism.
Architecture & Heritage
Dravidian Architecture (Chola era incorporation into the Ulagalantha Perumal complex)
Vamana Vimanam, Agraya Theertham, compact sanctum within Ulagalantha Perumal complex.
Granite moolavar icon of Karunakara Perumal.
Rituals & Traditions
Integrated with Ulagalantha Perumal daily worship services.
Vamana Jayanti and Vaikunta Ekadashi festivals.
Ven Pongal, Puliyodarai, Theertham.
Visitor Guidelines
Traditional temple attire: Dhoti/Kurta for men; Saree or Salwar with Dupatta for women.
Ground floor corridor layout with level stone flooring; accessible for senior devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sri Karunakara Perumal (Iruntha Kolam)
Padmamani (Ramamrithavalli) Thayar Sannidhi, Sage Nikethana Sannidhi, Chakrathazhwar Sannidhi, Sri Ramanuja Sannidhi, Alvars Sannidhi
142/24, Kamakshi Amman Sannathi St, Periya, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502
How to Reach
Chennai International Airport (MAA) (approx 67 km)
Kanchipuram Railway Station (CJ) (approx 1.5 km)
Kanchipuram Municipal Bus Stand (approx 1 km)
