Ashtabujakaram Temple Travel Guide – Overview, Attractions & Visiting Timings

Ashtabujakaram Temple, also known as Ashtabujakara Perumal Temple, is an important Vaishnavite temple in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the form of Ashtabhuja Perumal, depicted with eight arms. Located in the heart of Kanchipuram’s historic temple district, the temple is a popular spiritual destination for devotees and visitors exploring the city’s famous Divya Desams. The temple is traditionally associated with the 108 Divya Desams revered in Sri Vaishnavism and is known for its distinctive Dravidian temple architecture and religious significance. Ashtabujakaram Temple is generally open in the morning from around 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM and in the evening from around 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM, although timings may vary on festivals and special पूजा days, so visitors are advised to confirm before planning their visit. Its convenient location in Kanchipuram, approximately 75 km from Chennai, makes it an ideal place to include in a Kanchipuram temple sightseeing itinerary.