Tiruppaadakam
Divya Desam 48 of 108 | Region: Tondai Nadu
Nestled within the spiritually vibrant city of Kanchipuram, Tiruppaadakam is one of the 108 sacred Divya Desams praised in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham. Revered as the place where Lord Krishna appeared as the Pandava Dhoota (messenger of the Pandavas), this temple is a powerful symbol of divine diplomacy and cosmic revelation.
Divine Highlights
- Moolavar (Presiding Deity): Pandava Dhoota Perumal, in a seated posture (28 feet tall)
- Thayars (Consorts): Rukmini and Satyabhama
- Theertham: Mathsya Theertham
- Vimanam: Bathra Vimanam
The grand seated image of Pandava Dhoota Perumal, one of the tallest in Kanchipuram, is awe-inspiring. His divine mission as the emissary of peace during the Mahabharata forms the heart of this shrine’s spiritual significance.
Sacred Legends
According to the Sthala Purana, Sage Vaisampayana, while narrating the Bhagavatam to King Janamejaya, recounted Lord Krishna’s visit to Hastinapura as the Pandava Dhoota. Desiring a glimpse of the Lord’s Vishwaroopa Darshan, Janamejaya performed the Ashwamedha Yagam at Kanchi. Pleased by the devotion, Lord Krishna appeared in His cosmic form here at Tiruppaadakam.
The shrine also houses Ramanuja and Manavala Mamunigal, anchoring the temple in Srivaishnava tradition.
Azhwar Mangalaasaasanam
- Tirumazhisaiazhwar: 814, 815
- Tirumangai Azhwar: 1541, 2674 (427)
- Bhootathazhwar: 2275
- Peyaazhwar: 2311
(Pasuram numbers as found in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham)
Multiple Azhwars have sung in praise of this divine abode, highlighting its unique significance and the majestic form of Krishna as the divine envoy.
Pilgrim’s Note
Tiruppaadakam, located near other Kanchipuram Divya Desams like Tiru Neeragam and Ashtabhujakaram, offers a distinct perspective of Krishna not just as the cowherd of Vrindavan, but as the wise and powerful statesman of the Mahabharata. The colossal seated image of the Lord draws awe and surrender.
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