Yathothkari Perumal Temple stands at Tiruvekka (Thiruvekkaa) in Kanchipuram and is one of the 108 Divya Desams, the sacred Vishnu shrines glorified by the Tamil Alvar saints. The presiding deity is Vishnu in a reclining posture, worshipped as Yathothkari or Sonna Vannam Seitha Perumal, with the goddess venerated as Komalavalli.
Yathothkari Perumal Temple stands at Tiruvekka (Thiruvekkaa) in Kanchipuram and is one of the 108 Divya Desams, the sacred Vishnu shrines glorified by the Tamil Alvar saints. The presiding deity is Vishnu in a reclining posture, worshipped as Yathothkari or Sonna Vannam Seitha Perumal, with the goddess venerated as Komalavalli.
By tradition the temple is closely linked to the poet-saint Thirumazhisai Alvar and his disciple Kanikannan. When the saint and his disciple were asked to leave the region, the Lord is said to have risen from his reclining posture and followed them, returning to Tiruvekka only when requested to do so, which is how he earned the name of the one who did exactly as he was told.
Entry: Free entry for darshan; special or expedited darshan tickets may apply (indicative)
Within Kanchipuram, reachable by auto-rickshaw or local taxi from the town centre and bus stand (indicative)
Combine it with the other Kanchipuram Divya Desams in one circuit and check the midday closing time so you do not arrive during the break.
Road km to Kancheepuram; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
The cooler months from about November to February are most comfortable, and early morning or evening visits avoid both the midday heat and the temple's midday closing.
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Add a nearby businessThe cooler months from about November to February are most comfortable, and early morning or evening visits avoid both the midday heat and the temple's midday closing.
Entry: Free entry for darshan; special or expedited darshan tickets may apply (indicative). Timings: Typically open in a morning and an evening session with a midday break; confirm timings locally before visiting (indicative). Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
Reach Kanchipuram by road or rail, then take a local auto-rickshaw or taxi to Tiruvekka within the town. Time your visit for a morning or evening session, since the temple, like most in the area, closes for a midday break. Pair it with nearby Divya Desam temples in Kanchipuram to make a single, efficient pilgrimage loop.
Allow roughly 30 to 45 minutes for an unhurried darshan, or longer if you plan to sit quietly or visit during a festival.
Nearby you can pair Pavalavannar Temple (500 m), Azhagiya Singar Temple (640 m), Kanchipuram Silk Weaving (880 m), Ashtabhujakaram Temple (1.0 km).
Stone floors can be hot underfoot in summer and slippery when wet, so step carefully around the sanctum and courtyards.