Pravlaser at Kanchipuram

Temple features:
Name of this place	Kanchipuram
Deity in sanctum	Pavala-vannan (west facing standing pose)
Consort of Vishnu in sanctum	Pavalavalli-Nachiyar
Tower is called	Pravala-vimanam
Holi tank	Chakkara-Theertham
Devotees who have seen the god here	Aswins Brahma and Parvathi
Devotional song sung on the deity by	Thirumangai alzhwar
Legend: Kanchi Purana says that Brahma was performing an yaga without his consort Saraswathi. Offended the Devi caused many interruptions to the yaga. She created cruel and ferocious demons and sent them in groups to the venue of yaga. Brahma noticed this and prayed to Vishnu who killed all the demons and appeared before Brahma with blood stained body. Brahma saw Vishnu's appearance and called him as Pralavesa. Henceforth the deity here is called Pravalechar ( in Tamil language Pavalam means coral. The lord in blood stained appearance was crimson in colour like coral.)   Om Narayanaya Namaha   Locaton This temple is located at Kalander street in Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu                                                           Home