Vijayaraghava Perumal temple, Vishnu temple in Thiruputkuli, Tamil Nadu, India.
Vijayaraghava Perumal temple is a Hindu temple in the village of Thiruputkuli, in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, India, featuring a five-tiered gateway tower built from granite. The complex holds several inner shrines dedicated to different deities, along with spaces arranged for different forms of worship.
The temple was founded in the 13th century under the Pandya rulers who governed much of southern India at that time. Later dynasties, including the Cholas and the Thanjavur Nayaks, added architectural layers that shaped the building as it stands today.
Devotees from across Tamil Nadu regard this temple as one of the holiest sites dedicated to Vishnu in the region, and its name reflects the bond between the deity and his followers. Daily rituals and prayers give the place a steady, living rhythm that visitors can observe throughout the day.
The temple sits west of Kanchipuram and can be reached on foot from the local railway station. Visitors are expected to dress modestly, and arriving early in the day helps avoid the largest gatherings, especially on festival days.
The main shrine shows Vijayaraghava with four arms performing the funeral rites for the bird Jatayu, a scene that is very rare in temple sculpture. Two goddesses stand beside him with a downward gaze, adding a sense of solemnity to this moment that most visitors do not expect to find.
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