Kanchipuram Varadaraja Perumal Temple
One of the 108 Divya Desams in the ancient temple city of Kanchipuram, known for its 100-pillar mandapam.
Distance
275 km
Drive Time
6 Hours
Deity
Vishnu (Varadaraja Perumal)
Timings
6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Best Time
October to March
Ideal Duration
1–2 Days
Entry Fee
Free
Dress Code
Traditional attire recommended
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About Kanchipuram Varadaraja Perumal Temple
The Varadaraja Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram is one of the 108 Divya Desams — sacred Vaishnava pilgrimage sites praised by the Alvars. The temple complex features a stunning 100-pillar mandapam with a remarkable chain-link carved from a single stone. Kanchipuram itself, known as the 'City of 1,000 Temples,' was the capital of the Pallava dynasty and contains numerous Shiva and Vishnu temples. The city is also famous for its silk sarees, making it possible to combine spiritual tourism with textile shopping. The Ekambaranatha and Kailasanatha temples are other major attractions.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Divya Desam pilgrimage site
- Remarkable 100-pillar hall
- Kanchipuram silk shopping
- Multiple temples in one city
Cons
- 6-hour drive from Bangalore
- Very hot in summer
- Crowded temple town
- Photography often restricted