Vaikunda Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram

Name: Vaikunda Perumal Temple
Address: Kanchipuram, India

#18 among attractions in Kanchipuram

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The Vaikunta Perumal Temple in Kanchi, a village in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. The temple is constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture. Vishnu is worshipped as Vaikunta Perumal and his consort Lakshmi as Anandavalli. The temple was originally built by Pallavan, with later additions from the Chola. The temple is known for the inscriptions indicating the democratic practises of electing representatives for the village bodies during the regime of Parantaka Chola. ()

Coordinates: 12°52'49"N, 79°42'45"E

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Vaikunda Perumal Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ekambareswarar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Kailasanathar Temple.

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Vaikunda Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram

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Vaikunda Perumal Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)