Tamil Nadu
9. Thirukavithalam (Gajendra Varadha Perumal Temple)
Kabisthalam, Thanjavur district
Deities & Significance

Presiding Deities

Ramamanivalli and Gajendra Varadha Perumal

Legends & Details

Based on Gajendra Moksha, Vishnu is believed to have appeared to Gajendra the elephant also called Indradyumna, the crocodile called Huhu, Sage Parasara and Anjaneya. The temple is one of the Panchakanna (Krishnaranya) Kshetrams, the five holy temples associated with Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu.

Related Information

Information about related Alvars, festivals, or specific legends associated with this Divya Desam can be displayed here.

Explore More Divya Desams