About the Temple & Location:
Sthalapuranam :
This Divyadesam is situated inside Sri Kamakshi Amman temple in Big Kanchipuram. It is situated on the right side of the Garbagraham of Ambaal (Moolavar sannadhi).
Once, when Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati had a Quarrel between them and as a result Lord Shiva gave Sabham (cursing) to Paarvathi. And, after getting pleased by Paarvathi, Lord Shiva asked her to make Tapas by standing in one leg. After satisfied with the severe tapas of Paarvathi, Lord Shivan accepted her once again.
When Kamakshi and Sri Lakshmi were taking bath in Kama Koshtam, Emperumaan saw them by hiding behind a pillar and hearing what they were speaking. Parvathi, who resembled as “Kamakshi” found that Sriman Narayanan is watching them and so she gave the punishment by first making him stand and then to sit and finally to Kidantha (lying posture) stage.
Because of this, he is found in all the 3 sevas (i.e) Nindra, Irundha and Kidantha seva on the North side of the pond of this koil.
Since, Sriman Narayanan saw them taking bath without knowing them, parvathi kept him the name as “Kalvan” and this Divyadesam is called as “Thirukkalvanoor”.
Architecture of Sri Aadhi Varaha Perumal Temple
Placed to the right of the Garbhagriha of Ambaal (moolavar sannidhi), Sri Aadhi Varaha Perumal is in standing position facing west. The Thayar of the Sthalam is Anjalai Valli Naachiyar.
Other important deities in the temple are Sri Anjaneyar and Garuda, the mount of Vishnu. The Vimanam (tower structure above the sanctum sanctorum) of the temple is called Vamana Vimanam. The Pushkarani (temple tank) of the Sri Aadhi Varaha Perumal Temple is called Nithiya Pushkarani.
The Perumal of this Sthalam is Sri Aadhi Varaha Perumal. He is in a standing position facing the west.
Significance of Sri Aadhi Varaha Perumal Temple
The Sri Aadhi Varaha Perumal temple is glorified in Nalayira Divya Prabandham, a compilation of 4,000 Tamil verses, and Mangalasasanam (devotional songs) sung by the 12 Alwar saints.
Myth has it that Vishnu was hiding in this place and came to be known as Kalva Perumal. Vishnu graces with his presence on a wall to the right of the Gayatri Mandap, facing the south-east direction. On the left wall, Goddess Mahalakshmi graces only with two hands instead of the traditional four in a worshipping form.
On one wall of the sanctum, Goddess Mahalakshmi is without any form and is called Aroopa Lakshmi. People are believed to worship this form with Kumkum (vermillion) to overcome pride due to fair complexion. Devotees worship Sri Kalva Perumal only after worshipping Goddess Aroopa Lakshmi.
Sri Aadhi Varaha Perumal gives Darshan (sacred vision) to devotees through a mirror kept at an angle.
Festivals Celebrated in Sri Aadhi Varaha Perumal Temple
The temple celebrates festivals, including the annual Chariot and Float festival in March -April, Sankara Jayanti in May-June, Vasanta Utsavam in May-June, Aadi Pooram festival in July-August, Navaratri in October, and Aippasi Pooram in October-November. The Vaikunta Ekadasi festival is the most important celebrated in the temple in December-January.
Temple Timings
Morning: The temple is open from 06.00 AM until 12.00 PM noon
Evening: 03.00 PM - 08.00 PM
Moolavar and Thayar:
The Perumal of this sthalam is Aadhi Varaha Perumal. He is found in Standing position facing West direction. Prathyaksham for Ashvattha Naarayanan.
Thaayar
Anjalai Valli Nachiyar. Found in next maadam in the next wall to Aadhi Varaha Perumal.
Mangalasasanam:
Evening: 03.00 PM - 08.00 PM
Moolavar and Thayar:
The Perumal of this sthalam is Aadhi Varaha Perumal. He is found in Standing position facing West direction. Prathyaksham for Ashvattha Naarayanan.
Thaayar
Anjalai Valli Nachiyar. Found in next maadam in the next wall to Aadhi Varaha Perumal.
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangai Alwar – 1 Paasuram.
Total – 1 Pasuram.
Pushkarani: Nithya Pushkarani.
Vimanam: Vaamana Vimanam.
