Thirupukkuzhi is a small village located close to Baluchetty Chatram in Kancheepuram District. The Presiding Deity of this Temple is Sri Vijayaraghava Perumal who is an incarnation of Maha Vishnu. He Blesses His Devotees along with His Consort Goddess Maragathavalli Thaayar. Inside the Sanctum Sanctorum of this Temple Sri Jatayu can be seen on Sri Vijayaragahava Perumal’s lap. It is believed that this is the place where Sri Rama performed last rites of Sri Jatayu. The Vimanam of the Sanctum Sanctorum is built by following Veerakoti Design. This Temple is located close to the mid point of Chennai Vellore National Highway near Baluchettychathram. This Temple is considered as one of the 108 Divya Desam that is dedicated to Maha Vishnu. The Presiding Deity of Sri Vijayaraghava Perumal can be seen in a sitting posture like in other Temples. The Thaayar is seen in a separate Shrine. Many people come to this Temple to perform the rituals of their forefathers. There is a huge Theertham in front of this Temple and it is called as Jatayu Theertham. This Temple is around 1000 years old. Festivals like Float Festival, Maasi Brahmmothsavam, Avani Pavithra Utsavam and Thirukarthikai is celebrated in a grand manner.
Contact Details: Srinivasa Bhattachariar 90474 89295 and Sesharaghavan 95852 99764
Temple Timing: 7 AM to 12 Noon and 4 PM to 7 PM
Distance from Baluchetty Chatram to Thiruppukuzhi is 2 Kms
Distance from Kanchipuram to Thiruppukuzhi is 11 Kms
Distance from Walajabad to Thiruppukuzhi is 33 Kms
Distance from Palayaseevaram to Thiruppukuzhi is 39 Kms
Distance from Sriperumbudur to Thiruppukuzhi is 41 Kms
Distance from Chengalpattu to Thiruppukuzhi is 57 Kms
Distance from Cheyyar to Thiruppukuzhi is 38 Kms
Distance from Singaperumal Koil to Thiruppukuzhi is 59 Kms
Distance from Thirumalai Vaiyavur or Tirumalai Vaiyavoor to Thiruppukuzhi is 71 Kms
Distance from Thiruvallur or Tiruvallur to Thiruppukuzhi is 61 Kms
Distance from Minjur to Thiruppukuzhi is 100 Kms
Distance from Ponneri to Thiruppukuzhi is 104 Kms
Distance from Polur to Thiruppukuzhi is 94 Kms
Distance from Sholingur to Thirupukuzhi is 49 Kms
Distance from Arcot to Thirupukuzhi is 37 Kms
Distance from Pallikonda to Thirupukuzhi is 78 Kms
Distance from Vellore to Thirupukuzhi is 61 Kms
Distance from Ambur to Thirupukuzhi is 108 Kms
Distance from Vandavasi to Thirupukuzhi is 48 Kms
Distance from Nagalapuram to Thirupukuzhi is 87 Kms
Distance from Nagari to Thirupukuzhi is 69 Kms
Distance from Narayanavanam to Thirupukuzhi is 81 Kms
Distance from Tirupati or Thirupati to Thirupukuzhi is 116 Kms
Distance from Kaveripakkam to Thirupukuzhi is 20 Kms
Distance from Appalayagunta to Thirupukuzhi is 97 Kms
Distance from Chennai to Thirupukuzhi is 80 Kms
Nearest Railway Station is Kanchipuram R.S.
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