Sri Thirukkaar vaanar Temple , Thirukkaar Vaanam (inside Ulagalantha Temple)
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📍 Thirukkaar Vaanam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
National SignificanceThe 52nd Divya Desam at Thiru Kaarvaanam is the sanctum inside Ulagalantha Perumal temple where Lord Vishnu stands facing North as the dark rain-bearing cloud (Kaarvannan) that showers life-giving showers.
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Sri Thirukkaar Vaanar / Kalvar (Nindra Kolam)
Moolavar: Sri Thirukkaar Vaanar / Kalvar (Nindra Kolam / Standing posture facing North in the hue of rain-bearing monsoon clouds); Utsavar: Navaneetha Chora; Thayar: Kamalavalli (Komala Valli) Thayar; Vimanam: Pavana Vimanam, Pushkala Vimanam; Theertham: Gauri Theertham; Pratyaksham: Goddess Gauri (Parvati), Lord Brahma.
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Sri Thirukkaar Vaanar / Kalvar (Nindra Kolam)
142/24, Kamakshi Amman Sannathi St, Periya, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502
Spiritual Highlights
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Offering butter naivedyam and thulasi archana.
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About Sri Thirukkaar vaanar Temple , Thirukkaar Vaanam (inside Ulagalantha Temple)
Sri Thirukkaar Vaanar Temple in Thiru Kaarvaanam is the 52nd Divya Desam. Glorified by Thirumangai Alvar, it is nestled within the ancient complex of the Sri Ulagalantha Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.
The name Kaarvaanam is derived from Kaar (dark, rain-bearing cloud) and Vaanam (sky), venerating the Lord as the cosmic cloud (Kaarvannan) that gathers in the heavens and unselfishly showers life-giving rain upon all creation without discriminating between righteous and unrighteous beings. In this sanctum, Goddess Parvati (Gauri) performed penance to obtain the golden complexion (Gauri Varna) by meditating upon the cool, dark sapphire hue of Lord Vishnu.
The Moolavar stands facing North in an imposing posture, blessing farmers, agrarian families, and all living entities with timely rainfall, abundant agricultural harvests, and the quenching of spiritual thirst.
Architecture & Heritage
Dravidian Architecture (Chola era incorporation into the Ulagalantha Perumal complex)
Pushkara Vimanam, Gauri Thadakam theertham, compact sanctum in Ulagalantha Perumal complex.
Stone moolavar idol displaying the north-facing standing posture.
Rituals & Traditions
Conducted in tandem with Ulagalantha Perumal temple timings.
Vaikunta Ekadashi celebrations.
Butter, Pongal, Theertham.
Visitor Guidelines
Traditional ethnic wear: Dhoti/Kurta for men; Saree or Salwar with Dupatta for women.
Direct level ground access through the inner praharam.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sri Thirukkaar Vaanar / Kalvar (Nindra Kolam)
Kamalavalli Thayar Sannidhi, Gauri Theertha Mandapam, Navaneetha Chora Utsava 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)
