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📜 About this temple
Pandavatutar Perumal Temple or Thirupadagam located in Kanchipuram in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, an avatar of the god Vishnu. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is extolled in the Nalayira Divya Prabandham, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Alvar saints from the 6th–9th centuries CE. It is one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Pandava Tutar Perumal (Krishna) and his consort Lakshmi (Rukmini).
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📝 Visitor Tips
- Dress modestly (cover shoulders and knees).
- Footwear must be removed outside the main complex.
- Best time to visit: early morning or evening to avoid the day-time heat.
- Photography is usually allowed in outer premises; ask before photographing the sanctum.
- Carry water and modest cash for prasadam, donations, or local transport.
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