The Ashtabhuja Perumal temple, giving its name to the Divya Desam of Ashtabhujakaram, stands in Kanchipuram and is glorified in the Tamil Nalayira Divya Prabandham of the Alvar saints.
The Ashtabhuja Perumal temple, giving its name to the Divya Desam of Ashtabhujakaram, stands in Kanchipuram and is glorified in the Tamil Nalayira Divya Prabandham of the Alvar saints.
Its defining feature is the presiding deity's eight arms, an unusual iconographic form of Vishnu that makes this one of the notable Vishnu shrines among Kanchipuram's many Divya Desams.
Entry: Entry is generally free; archanai and special offerings may involve small charges (indicative)
Getting there: Situated within Kanchipuram town, a short auto-rickshaw ride from the centre and near other Divya Desam temples (indicative)
This is an active Vishnu temple, so dress modestly, remove footwear before entering, and expect photography limits at the sanctum.
Road km to Kancheepuram; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Aim for the cooler months from around November to February and the morning darshan hours for the most comfortable visit.
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Aim for the cooler months from around November to February and the morning darshan hours for the most comfortable visit.
Entry: Entry is generally free; archanai and special offerings may involve small charges (indicative). Timings: Usually open in the morning and evening with a midday break, as is typical for Kanchipuram temples; verify locally before visiting (indicative). Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
Take an auto-rickshaw or taxi to the temple from central Kanchipuram, combining it with nearby Vishnu Divya Desams. Plan around the morning or evening darshan windows to avoid the midday closure. Spend time before the sanctum taking in the eight-armed murti, then walk the prakaram and the consort shrine.
Roughly 30 to 45 minutes is enough for darshan and to appreciate the distinctive iconography.
Nearby you can pair Pavalavannar Temple (1.0 km), Yathothkari Perumal Temple (1.0 km), Varadharaja Perumal Temple (1.0 km), Azhagiya Singar Temple (1.2 km).
Stone floors can be slippery when wet and busy on festival days, so move carefully while barefoot inside.
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