Thirukkaragam – Sri Karunakara Perumal Temple: The Merciful Cloud Lord

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📍 Temple Location and Co-location
• Location: Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.
• Co-location: Like several other small Divya Desams, the shrine for Thirukkaragam is found inside the Pragharam (corridor) of the massive Ooragathan Temple complex (Sri Ulagalantha Perumal Temple).
🙏 Sthalapuranam (The Philosophy of Selfless Mercy)
The temple’s lore centers on the Lord’s compassion (Karunai), which mirrors the selfless action of the rain clouds:
• Lord as the Cloud: Karunakara Perumal is likened to the clouds (Megham or Kaar) that bring rain to enrich the world without expecting anything in return.
• The Test of Devotion: Just as the sky sometimes holds back rain to test the earth before blessing it with prosperity, the Lord sometimes tests His devotees’ commitment. Even though He knows their problems, He tests their patience and pure devotion (Bhakthi). Once the devotion is proven pure, He bestows all His blessings.

🌟 Key Deities & Temple Features (SEO Focus)
Aspect Description
Moolavar (Presiding Deity) Sri Karunakara Perumal.
Moolavar Posture Standing position, uniquely facing the South direction (said to belong to the cool breeze).
Prathyaksham Granted divine vision to Kaasha Maharishi.
Thaayar (Consort) Padmamani Naachiyaar (also Ramamani Naachiyaar).
Vimanam (Temple Tower) Vaamana Vimanam (also Ramya Vimanam).
Vimanam Significance: The Vimanam is described as being so pleasant (Ramyam) that the Thaayar is also called Ramamani Thaayar.
Pushkarani (Holy Water) Akraaya Theertham.

📞 Plan Your Visit to Thirukkaragam: Seek the Merciful Lord
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