25 Feet Tall Deity - Pandava Doota Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram

Pandava Doota Perumal Temple, located near the famous Ekambareswarar temple of Kanchipuram city, is one of the 108 Divya Desams (108 most important temples of Lord Vishnu). The historical name of the site is Tiruppaadagam. Lord Krishna is called Pandava Doota in this temple.
Although the temple is tiny, the presiding deity is gigantic in size. He is around 25 feet tall and is found seated. He has four arms and is found along with his two consorts, Rukmini and Satyabhama.

As per the legend, king Janameyajeya listened to Mahabharat from the Sage Vaisambhavana. He got enlightened by the event of Sri Krishna revealing himself through the Viswaroopa darshan (the large image of Lord) in Hastinapura. The king wanted to have the same Viswaroopa Darshana of Vishnu, performed an Aswamedha yagna here, and ultimately achieved the same.

The Pandava Doota Perumal temple is approximately 1000 years old, and it is believed to have been built by the Pallavas.

When you visit Kanchipuram, don't miss seeing this rare fantastic deity of Kanchipuram.

Happy travelling.

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