Sri Karunakara Perumal temle Temple

Thiru Kaaragam, is one of the 108 divya desam temples situated in Kanchipuram. Sri Karunakara Perumal temple is within the Thiru Ooragam (Ulgalantha Perumal) temple. Sri Ulagalantha Perumal Kovil has the significance that this temple enshrines three Divya Desams – Thiruneeragam,  Thirukkaragam, and Thirukaravanam in its precinct.

History and Significance

As per Hindu legend, sage Garga performed his penance at Sri Karunakara Perumal temple and obtained knowledge. The place thus derived its name Garagaham, which later became Kaaragam.

Info on the deity – Specific to the temple deity

The Moolavar of this Sthalam is Sri Karunakara Perumal. He is found in standing position facing his thirumugham towards South direction (direction that belongs to the cool breeze). The Perumal in this sthalam is Karunakara Perumal. He is giving his seva on facing South direction, which is said to be the direction that belongs to the cool breeze. He is found along with Padmamani Naachiyaar also known as Ramamani Thayar and explaining to the world that he is the Megham (Clouds) which brings rain to this world to enrich the wealth of the world. Since he shows Karunai (Courtesy), the Perumal is called “Karunakara Perumal”.The temple is revered by the verses of Tirumangai Alvar.

Temple Pooja Daily Schedule

Morning: 6:00 am till 12 noon

Evening: 4:00 pm till 8:00 pm

How to reach

Kanchipuram is around 75 km from Chennai off the Chennai Bangalore highway via SriPerumbudur. It is well connected by several bus services from Chennai. There is a railway station in Kanchipuram with a few train services from Chennai in the mornings.

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