A Divya Desam situated within the third precinct of Kanchipuram's Ulagalantha Perumal Mandir, dedicated to Vishnu as Karunagara — the compassionate one.
A Divya Desam situated within the third precinct of Kanchipuram's Ulagalantha Perumal Mandir, dedicated to Vishnu as Karunagara — the compassionate one.
This shrine's history is bound up with the wider Ulagalantha Perumal Mandir complex, itself a significant Kanchipuram shrine associated with Vishnu's Trivikrama form, developed across the city's long Pallava and Chola-era mandir-building tradition.
Set within the third precinct of the larger Ulagalantha Perumal Mandir, this shrine follows the layered, multi-precinct mandir architecture found in several of Kanchipuram's most significant complexes.
The Karunagara ("compassionate") name emphasises a particular aspect of Vishnu's character, distinct from the cosmic, world-measuring Trivikrama form the wider host mandir is more commonly associated with — offering a gentler devotional counterpoint within the same complex.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mandir Opening | 6:00 AM | — | Open | Morning rituals begin with traditional worship. |
Morning Darshan | 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Open | Devotees can have darshan during morning hours. |
Midday Break | 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Closed | Mandir remains closed for afternoon rituals. |
Evening Darshan | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Open | Evening worship and darshan are available. |
Mandir Closing | — | 8:00 PM | Closed | Final rituals conclude the day. |
Pooja | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Ushathkalam Pooja | 7:00 AM | Free | Morning opening worship with traditional rituals. |
Kalasanthi Pooja | 8:00 AM | Free | Morning offering with flowers, prayers, and deeparadhana. |
Uchikalam Pooja | 12:00 PM | Free | Midday worship with naivedyam offerings. |
Sayarakshai Pooja | 6:00 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony with devotional chants. |
Irandamkalam Pooja | 7:00 PM | Free | Evening rituals and offerings. |
Ardha Jamam Pooja | 10:00 PM | Free | Final worship before closing. |
Darshan | Price | Waiting Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
General Darshan | Free | 10–20 minutes | Walk-in |
Special Darshan | ₹20 onwards | 5–10 minutes | Mandir Counter |
Archana | ₹50 onwards | Immediate | Mandir Counter |
Special Sevas | Varies | Advance Booking | Mandir Office |
Seva | Time | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Thirumanjanam | Morning | ₹500 onwards | Sacred bathing ceremony performed with traditional offerings. |
Vishnu Sahasranama Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Recitation of Lord Vishnu’s thousand names with prayers. |
Tulasi Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Offering of sacred Tulasi leaves during worship. |
Special Alankaram | Festival Days | Varies | Decorative worship with flowers and traditional ornaments. |
Sankalp Pooja | On Request | Varies | Personalized prayers performed for devotees and families. |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Brahmotsavam | Various Dates | Annual celebrations with special poojas, deity decorations, and traditional rituals. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Important Vishnu festival with special darshan and devotional celebrations. |
Vamana Jayanthi | August–September | Special worship and rituals dedicated to Lord Vamana. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Special Vishnu worship with elaborate decorations and offerings. |
Navaratri | September–October | Mandir decorations and special devotional programs. |
Panguni Uthiram | March–April | Traditional festival celebrations with special prayers and rituals. |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Chakkara Pongal | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet rice preparation offered during worship. |
Puliyodarai | ₹30–₹60 | Traditional tamarind rice prasadam. |
Ven Pongal | ₹30–₹60 | Savory rice offering prepared traditionally. |
Laddu | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet prasadam available during special occasions. |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred water distributed after darshan. |
Nearest airport: Chennai International Airport (~75 km). Kanchipuram railway station is well connected to Chennai.
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📍 Karunagara Perumal Shrine, Ulagalantha Perumal Mandir complex, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502
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The wider Ulagalantha Perumal Mandir and Kanchipuram's other Divya Desams are all within the same city.
