Sri Hara Saapa Vimochana Perumal Temple

Sri Hara Saapa Vimochana Perumal Temple at Thirukkandiyur is a unique Divya Desam near Kumbakonam celebrated by Thirumangai Azhwar in the Divya Prabandham. The deity's name "Hara Saapa Vimochana" means "the one who liberated Hara (Shiva) from a curse," referring to the Puranic legend where Lord Vishnu freed Shiva from the Brahmahatya dosha (sin of killing a Brahmin) after the episode involving Brahma's fifth head. This narrative underscores the supremacy of Vishnu in Sri Vaishnava theology while also demonstrating His boundless compassion for all beings, including other devas. The temple is an important part of the Kumbakonam Divya Desam cluster and showcases Chola-period architecture. Devotees visit seeking relief from curses, sins, and karmic afflictions.