Recently I visited Kanchipuram for a marriage function. Came across Machesa Peruman
Temple. Just thought of sharing the photos here.
Even though the name says peruman, the main deity inside the temple is Shiv Lingam.
I asked the pujari about this. He said, Lord Vishnu before beginning his first avatar
Matsya (fish), prayed to Shiva in this place. Hence, it is called Machesa (fish) Peruman temple.
More info about Dashavatara is here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dashavatara
Main entrance to the temple
Temple Inside
Shiv Lingam
Dhakshina Murthi
Brahmma
Bairavar
Perumal
Anjaneyar
Mahalakshmi
