Deity
Vishnu (Ulagalantha Perumal)
Main deity
श्री ऊरगम् पेरुमाळ्
Ooragam Perumal Shrine
Ooragam Perumal Shrine is a Divya Desam temple in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, described as the principal shrine of the Ulagalantha Perumal complex. Dedicated to Vishnu as Ulagalantha Perumal, it is recorded as an ancient Pallava-associated temple in Dravidian architectural style.
Ooragam Perumal Shrine
Ooragam Perumal Shrine
Ooragam Perumal Shrine
Ooragam Perumal Shrine
Ooragam Perumal Shrine
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Divya Desam
Primary tag
Architecture
Dravidian
Style
Location
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
District/State
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Founded
- 8th century CE
- Founder
- Pallava Dynasty
- Ooragam serves as the main central sanctum of the Ulagalantha Perumal complex, constructed during the Pallava period and enriched with extensive village grants by Chola emperors Rajendra I and Kulothunga I.
Significance
- As the primary sanctum among the four Divya Desams housed in the complex, Ooragam enshrines the colossal 35-foot Moolavar representing Lord Vishnu stepping across the earth and sky.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Check complex-specific entry points
As this is part of the Ulagalantha Perumal complex, confirm the correct entrance and shrine sequence once you arrive.
Confirm darshan hours
Timings are approximate (06:00–20:30). Verify any mid-day breaks and festival-day changes locally.
Visit during quieter hours
Early morning visits can be more comfortable for darshan and for moving through the complex.
Dress appropriately
Follow traditional temple dress norms and comply with any photography or phone restrictions inside.
Allow buffer time
Kanchipuram can have traffic and multiple nearby shrines; keep extra time for queues and short walks.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
Opening timings
07:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
Margazhi (approx.) • 1 day
Vaikuntha Ekadashi
A key Vishnu festival day that often draws larger crowds; confirm local observance details.
Varies • Multiple days
Brahmotsavam
A multi-day temple festival commonly held at Perumal temples; dates depend on the local calendar.
Panguni (approx.) • 1 day
Panguni Uthiram
A widely observed Tamil month festival day; check temple notice boards for timings.
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Weekday mornings usually have shorter darshan queues than weekends.
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Carry a small cloth bag for footwear token and prasad containers.
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