As per Sthalapurana, Vaishampayana was telling stories of Bhagavatam to Janamejaya Maharaja. He was referring to Lord Krishna's visit to Hastinapura as Pandava's Dhoota to plead for their rightful share and about the Lord's Vishwaroopa. Desiring to have the darshan of Vishwaroopa, they performed the Ashwamedayagna at Kanchi. On completion of Poornahooti, the Lord gave darshan as Pandava Dhoota.

This Kshetra is at Big Kancheepuram near the Gangai Kondan Mandapa.