Anantha Saras - Pushkarini - the temple tank of Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram.
Kanchipuram, one of the old and sacred cities of South India is about 70 kms from Chennai city. This Kanchi kshethram is the avathara sthalam of Poigai alwar, one among the Mudhal alwars (others namely Bhoothalwar and Peiyalwar).
Kanchi is said to be one of the 7 sacred cities of india - Ayodhya, Mathura, Maya (Haridwar), Kasi (Varanasi), Kanchi (Kanchipuram), Avantika (Ujjain) and Dvaravati (Dwarka) and the slogam says : "Ayodhya Mathura Maya Kasi Kanchi Avantika Dvaravati saiva sapthaitha moksha thayaka"
Sri Varadharaja Perumal temple is one of the famous and special Divyadesam found in Kanchipuram. Sri Perundevi thayar is the goddess of this sthalam, found in a separate sannadhi.
Utsavar Perumal appeared to Lord Brahma and emerged from the Yagam - the special ashwamedha yagam.
The Pushkarani of this sthalam is "Anantha saras", which is found apposite to Sri Chakrathalwar sannidhi.
The original moola moorthy (moolavar) is Athithi Varadar, who was consecrated by Lord Brahma himself, is kept inside a silver basket and kept inside the temple tank - Ananda saras and taken once in every 40 years. Last time, he was taken out in 2019 and next would be 2059 and so on.
The wooden idol consecrated by Lord Brahma was known as "Sri Aadhi Hastigiri Nathar". This idol was designed by Deva loka Sirpi - Vishwakarma as ordered by Lord Brahma.
Lord Brahma felt that the wooden idol would get spoiled if it is constantly exposed. So, he is kept under the Anantha saras pushkarani and an alternate moola murthy is installed later and regular poojas are done for him.
Kanchipuram Sri Athi Varadar
This Athi Varadhar is taken out from the Pushkarani once in 40 years, and special poojas are done for him for about 45 to 48 days, two types of sevas (ie) sleeping posture and standing posture of the seva of this Aththi varadhan can be witnessed by the Bhaktas in this 48 days. Getting the Dharshan of this perumal is so special as he gives the seva once in 40 years. With His Grace and Divine Blessings, for sure we will get His dharshan.
But as of now, if you visit this Kanchi Divya Desam, at least sit in the side steps of this Anantha Saras pushkarani and dedicate your prayers to Him; He will definitely hear your prayers and bless you with good health / wealth.
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