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3027 - Vaikunda Perumal Temple , Kanchipuram

Vaikuntha Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram was constructed shortly after the Kailasanathar temple was built. It was built by the Pallava king Nandivarman and was completed in the 7th century A.D. There are three different levels of the main shrine. The sculptures of Lord Vishnu in the main shrine, are quite massive in size depicting the Lord in sitting, standing and reclining postures. It is one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to the Lord Vishnu.

This ancient temple is protected and maintained by Archaelogical Survey of India.

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Uploaded on April 14, 2013
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