Regarded as one of the three oldest mandirs in Kanchipuram, dedicated to Krishna in his role as Pandavadootha — messenger and envoy for the Pandavas during the events leading to t…
Regarded as one of the three oldest mandirs in Kanchipuram, dedicated to Krishna in his role as Pandavadootha — messenger and envoy for the Pandavas during the events leading to the Mahabharata war.
This mandir is considered among the earliest of Kanchipuram's many significant shrines, with a documented history stretching well back into the city's long mandir-building tradition across the Pallava period and beyond.
A Dravidian-style mandir whose age is reflected in its historical standing among Kanchipuram's oldest surviving religious structures, maintained continuously through the many centuries since.
The Pandavadootha ("envoy of the Pandavas") title refers to Krishna's role in the Mahabharata as a diplomatic envoy attempting to negotiate peace on the Pandavas' behalf before the Kurukshetra war, a specific and significant episode in the wider epic that this mandir's name directly commemorates.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mandir Opening | 7:00 AM | — | Open | Mandir opens with traditional Vaishnavite rituals. |
Morning Darshan | 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Open | Devotees can have darshan and participate in morning worship. |
Midday Break | 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Closed | Mandir remains closed for afternoon rituals. |
Evening Darshan | 4:00 PM | 7:30 PM | Open | Evening worship and deeparadhana are conducted. |
Mandir Closing | — | 7:30 PM | Closed | Final rituals conclude the day. |
Pooja | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Ushathkalam Pooja | 7:00 AM | Free | Morning worship performed after opening the sanctum. |
Kalasanthi Pooja | 8:00 AM | Free | Morning rituals with offerings and devotional chants. |
Uchikala Pooja | 12:00 PM | Free | Midday worship with naivedyam offerings. |
Sayarakshai Pooja | 6:00 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony with prayers. |
Irandamkalam Pooja | 7:00 PM | Free | Evening rituals before closing. |
Ardha Jamam Pooja | 7:30 PM | Free | Final worship before the mandir closes. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
Sri Krishna Janmashtami | August–September | Major celebration with special poojas, decorations, devotional songs, and Krishna-related rituals. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Special Vishnu worship with extended darshan, devotional chanting, and mandir ceremonies. |
Brahmotsavam | Various Dates | Annual celebrations with special alankarams, processions, and traditional rituals. |
Deepavali | October–November | Festival celebrated with special prayers and mandir decorations. |
Panguni Uthiram | March–April | Special worship and festive rituals performed during the occasion. |
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 festivals. |
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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📍 Pandavadootha Perumal Mandir, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502
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