Thirukaaraham Karunagara-perumal at Kanchipuram

Temple features:
Name of this place	Kanchipuram
Deity in sanctum	Karunagara Perumal (north facing standing pose.)
Consort of Vishnu in sanctum	Padma-mani Nachiyar
Deity for festivals	Karunagra Moorthy
Consort for festivals	Rama-mani Nachiyar
Tower is called	Vamana-vimanam
Holi tank	Akraya Theertham
Devotees who have seen the god here	Sage Kargah
Devotional song sung on the deity by	Thiru Mangai Alzhwar
Legend:  This temple has had no scriptural notes or any separate legend. Still the people say sage Kargha did penance and obtained 'liberation' here. Hence this place is called Kaaraham after sage Kargah.   Om Namo Narayanaya Namaha   Location: This temple is in Thiruvikrama sanctum in Kanchi close to Chennai in Tamil nadu.                                                                          Home