This Temple in Kanchipuram centre is also called Tirutanka or Tooppul . The Lord here is called 'Deepaprakasar' or 'Vilakoli Perumal' (One who had given light). Thayaar is worshipped as Maragathavalli Thayaar.
The temple has three tired Rajagopuram and two prakarams. The Lord here is in standing posture along with his consorts. There are shrines for Lakshmi Hayagriva, Andal, Vedanta Desika and Alwars. It is the birth place of Vedanta Desika. There is an separate shrine for Lord Hayagreeva along with Vedanta Desika. There is also a separate shrine for Vedanta Desika built by Nayina Varadachariyar who is the son of Desika. Murals depicting Vendanta Desika can be seen on the prakarams. The temple Vagana Mandapam is very huge
LEGEND
The Asuras where trying to distrupt the yaga done by Lord Brahma. They made darkness to prevail the entire universe. But Lord Vishnu took the form of Deepa (light) and saved the yagna. Hence he is called 'Deepa Prakasar' or 'Vilakku Oli Perumal'(one who gave light) in Tamil.
COMPOSERS
Thirumangai Alvar have composed beautiful Paasurams and it is one of the compositions in Naalayira Divya Prabandha.
Darshan, Sevas and Festivals
Vaikunta Ekadesi is celebrated with pomp and glory.
Prasadam
Puliyodharai(Tamarind Rice), Dhadhyonam(Curd Rice), Pongal, Chakkarai Pongal, Vada, Adhirasam, Murukku are offered to Lord as Prasadam.
LOCATION: Located in Vishnu Kanchi, just off Gandhi Road
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