Sri-Pavala-Vannar-Perumal-Temple is a Lord Vishnu temple in midst of Kanchipuram among other myriad temples. The temple is a part of 108 Divya Desam temples (Bhuloka Vaikuntam)
The temple is believed to be built by medieval Cholas and later also contributions from Kulothunga Cholan in 11th century and Vijayanagar Kings in 15th to 16th century. There are inscriptions found in these temple which records the history of yester years.
According to legends, the Lord Vishnu is worshipped by Thirumangai Alzwar. There is also a temple tank known as Chakra Theertha.
108 Divya Desam
This temple is one of the important Divya Desam in this earth known as Bhuloka Vaikuntam. Various Alwars have composed poems on Lord Vishnu – 6500 years back according to legends. Their composition of poems on Lord Vishnu temples all over India is known as Divya Prabandham which was compiled in 9th century.
