Varadharaja Perumal Temple, dedicated to Vishnu and covering , is the largest Vishnu temple in Kanchipuram. It was built by the Cholas in 1053 and was expanded during the reigns of Kulottunga Chola I (1079-1120) and Vikrama Chola (1118-1135). It is one of the divyadesams, the 108 holy abodes of Vishnu. The temple features carved lizards, one plated with gold and another with silver, over the sanctum.Clive of India is said to have presented an emerald necklace to the temple. It is called the Clive Makarakandi and is still used to decorate the deity on ceremonial occasions.