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We also realized how much divine vibration that yarns must have absorbed during the weaving process with the shlokas chanting in the background. The saree he was weaving was a pure gold jari worth over a Lakh, as we were told it would take a month’s effort to complete such a saree. We also had an opportunity to interact with a weaver family who had their looms at a portion of their residence.Īs we entered we saw the weaver in utmost concentration at his work with slokas chanting in the background. It was a feast to the eyes to see such color. One can spot weavers with silk yarn spread out on the streets and getting it ready to be spun. We found the cost to be very reasonable in comparison to metro cities. We found that Kanchipuram is a hub for Saree lovers especially Silk Sarees. We had our lunch “meals” at Hotel Saravana Bhavan and wifey did saree shopping nearby. Photo of entrance from inside the Deepa Prakasar Perumal Temple The Entrance to Deepa Prakasar Perumal Temple After having darshan, the bhattachari offered curd rice and sweet Pongal to the devotees. After having darshan of the Perumal at Thiruthanka, adjacent was the sannadhi of Vedanta Desikar. Thiruthanka - Sri Deepa Prakasar Perumal Temple (Divya Desam no. Outside the temple, is the temple pond which signifies the Gajendra moksham. The moolavar has eight arms and hence the name Ashtabhuyakaram. We have made couple of visits to this temple during our earlier trips to Kanchipuram and always come out with a totally cleansed aura overwhelmed with devotion.Īshtabhuyakaram - Sri Aadhikesava Perumal Temple (Divya Desam no. Thirukkachchi - Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple (Divya Desam no. The Perumal got his name Sonna Vannam Perumal because Vishnu 'listened' to the Alwar and left the temple, and again listened to his pleas and returned. It was over 1:30 hour’s drive of 64 Km from Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple to Yathothakaari Temple, Kanchipuram, reaching at 10:30 am. Thiru Vekka - Sri Yathothakaari Temple (Divya Desam no.
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I had my morning nap and woke up after reaching Kanchipuram. My wife took on to the wheels after tea on the way.
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We found almost 3/4th of the distance is on bad roads. It is not recommended to take this route, the route from Chennai to Kanchipuram would have been a better option. After Walajabad some stretches seemed to give relief. The road from Chengalpet to Kanchipuram was not at all good and the drive was only on the 2nd gear. Though it was a wait, we quickly had what was easily available for breakfast and proceeded further. The restaurant could not handle the crowd as there were lots of people came at the same time to have breakfast. We had our breakfast at Anandas after having darshan of the Perumal. The sculptor shops were open early in the morning and the huge sculptures on display seemed to speak volumes to the pilgrims. My wife did a bit of shopping for miniature Ganesha idol that is carved on both sides. We have earlier made a visit to the Chariot temples and other sightseeing places at Mahabalipuram, yet the deft fingers of the skilled sculptors has always been an incredible experience. The entrance to Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple It was a half an hour drive from Nithya Kalyana to Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple, a distance of 17 Km. Thiru Kadalmalai (Mahabalipuram) - Sri Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple (Divya Desam no. The entrance to Nitya Kalyana Perumal Temple The arch on the highway, road leading to the temple We found the roads to be very good and were being newly laid. The distance from Chennai to Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple was 31 Km and we left the temple by 7:00 am. We were up early inspite of sleeping at 11:00 pm and left home by 5:30 in the morning. Thiruvedanthai - Sri Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple (Divya Desam no. Temples Visited: covered most of the Divya Desams in Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram