Vaikuṇtha Perumāl

temple, Kānchipuram, India

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The Vaikuntha Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to Vishnu, a principal deity in Hinduism. The temple is an example of South Indian temple architecture, specifically the Dravida style, which is characterized by pyramidal towers.12

Constructed in the mid-8th century, the Vaikuntha Perumal Temple features an interesting architectural design with three sanctums stacked vertically within the superstructure. Kanchipuram itself is an ancient city with a rich history, having served as a capital for various dynasties, including the Pallavas and Cholas. It remains a significant pilgrimage center and is considered one of the seven great sacred Hindu cities in India, boasting numerous temples dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu.34

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…temple at Kānchipuram is the Vaikuṇtha Perumāl (mid-8th century), which has an interesting arrangement of three sanctums, one above the other, encased within the body of the superstructure.
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…temple at Kānchipuram is the Vaikuṇtha Perumāl (mid-8th century), which has an interesting arrangement of three sanctums, one above the other, encased within the body of the superstructure.
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