Deity
Vishnu (Pachai Vannar)
Divya Desam form
श्री पचै वन्नर
Pachai Vannar Temple
Pachai Vannar Temple is a Divya Desam shrine in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, dedicated to Vishnu as Pachai Vannar. The record describes this form as emerald-green in appearance and associates the temple with ancient Pallava heritage and Dravidian architectural style.
Pachai Vannar Temple
Pachai Vannar Temple
Pachai Vannar Temple
Pachai Vannar Temple
Pachai Vannar Temple
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Divya Desam
Vaishnava sacred site
Architecture
Dravidian
Pallava-era legacy
Location
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Kanchipuram district
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Founded
- 8th century CE
- Founder
- Pallava Dynasty
- Built during the Pallava era as part of a paired temple tradition alongside Pavalavannar, the shrine received subsequent structural maintenance from Chola and Vijayanagara patrons.
Significance
- Geographically paired with the Pavalavannar temple, this shrine depicts Lord Vishnu in an emerald-green complexion (Pachai). Together, these twin temples form a unified pilgrimage unit symbolizing two distinct divine forms.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Start early
Aim to reach around 06:00 for a quieter darshan, especially if combining multiple Kanchipuram temples.
Treat timings as flexible
The record marks timings as approximate (06:00–20:00); confirm any mid-day breaks on-site.
Respect sanctum rules
Follow temple instructions on photography, queue movement, and offerings.
Footwear & belongings
Be prepared to leave footwear outside; carry a small bag for essentials and keep valuables minimal.
Plan a Divya Desam route
Since this is in Kanchipuram, map nearby shrines in advance to reduce backtracking.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
Opening timings
08:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 04:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
Margazhi (Dec–Jan) • 1 day
Vaikunta Ekadasi
A key Vaishnava festival day often observed prominently at Divya Desam temples; confirm local arrangements.
Varies • Multiple days
Brahmotsavam
Multi-day festival period commonly held at Vishnu temples; dates and processions vary by temple.
Panguni (Mar–Apr) • 1 day
Panguni Uthiram
A widely observed Tamil festival day; check whether special darshan timings apply here.
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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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Aarti timings can shift on festival days, so check local notice boards.
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श्री पचै वन्नर
Pachai Vannar Temple
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