अष्टभुजम्
திருவட்டபுயங்கம், Sri Aadhikesava Perumal Temple
| Divya Deśam | 044, Ashtabhuyakaram |
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| Temple Name | Sri Aadhikesava Perumal Temple |
| Moolavar | Sri Adhikeshava Perumal/ Sri Ashtabuja Perumal |
| Thayaar | Alarmelmangai Thayar |
| Perumal Kolam | Nindra |
| Facing | West |
| Vimanam | Gaganakriti Vimanam |
| Theertham | Gajendra Pushkarini |
| Naadu | Thondai Naadu |
| Location | Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu |
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| Nearest City | Kanchipuram |
The moolavar is Aadikesava perumal also called Gajendravaradan in a standing posture, with eight hands holding eight weapons and hence the name Ashtabhujakaram. The Thayar is Alarmelmangai. The Theertham is Gajendra pushkarini and the Vimanam Gaganakriti Vimanam.
The legend has it that upon the request of Brahma Lord Vishnu with His eight different weapons warded off the intruders of the yagna. It is also associated with Gajendra Moksham, and Peyaazhwar was blessed with a vision of Gajendra Moksham at this shrine. Even today it is seen, Siva guarding the yagna sala in the form of Sarabesan.
Gajendra moksham festival is being celebrated in the Tamil month of Aadi.
| अष्टभुजमाहात्म्यम् | Aṣṭabhuja Māhātmyam |
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| Volume / Chapters | Volume 2, Dvitīya Bhāge, Chapter 2 |
| Thirumangai Azhwar | 11 pasurams |
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