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54. Arulmigu Soundarya Lakshmi sameda Kalva Perumal Temple, Thirukkallvannur

Mulavar   Aadhivaraga Perumal, Kalva Perumal
Utsavar    
Thayar   Anjalaivalli Nachiyar, Soundarya Lakshmi
Kshethram    
Pose & Direction   Standing pose facing West
Theertham   Nithyapushkarni
Vimanam   Vaamana Vimanam
Sthala Vruksham    
Paadiyavar   Thirumangaialwar
Travel Base   Kanchipuram
Nearest Railway Station   Kanchipuram

Location

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).

History

Once, when Lord Shivan and Devi Paarvathi had a Quarrel between them and as a result Lord Shivan gave Sabham to Paarvathi. And, after getting pleased by Paarvathi, Lord Shivan 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 weer 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 stage. Becaue 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

As Mother Kamakshi is supreme and dominant in this region, the nivedhnas and puja codes followed for Her, is followed in all temples. Abishek to Kalva Perumal is performed only with an oil called Sambiranai Thailam. According to a story, Emperor Dasaratha worshipped Mother Kamakshi and Kalva Perumal before performing the yajna seeking Son Boon. It is also said that Lord Kalva Perumal advised Dasaratha to so. Sage Durvasa, though a Lord Shiva devotee had worshipped Lord Kalva Perumal. There is a mandap before the sanctum as the Gayatri Mandap in Mother Kamakshi shrine and also one under this mandap with Mother Kamakshi, it is said. It is explained that though the temple belongs to Kamakshi, She rules with due respect to Her elder Brother Kalva Perumal. Those entering this mandap have to sit and worship. Brothers and sisters are advised to worship Mother Kamakashi the sister and Lord Kalva Perumal the brother simultaneously for cordial relationship.

Timings: 6.00 am to 12.30 pm, 4.00 pm to 8.30 pm