Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Puducherry

Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Puducherry

Varadaraja Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Puducherry Town in Union Territory of Puducherry. Presiding Deity is called as Thothadri Perumal and Mother is called as Perundevi Thayar. It is located heritage town region of the city. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is a storehouse of Chola architecture. A granite wall surrounds the temple, enclosing all its shrines. The temple has a five-tiered Rajagopuram, the temple's gateway tower.

The temple is originally believed to have been built by the Cholas during the 11th century, with later expansion from the Pandyas. The temple is maintained and administered by the Archaeological Survey of India as a protected monument. The temple is situated beside Vedapureeswarar Temple and is managed and administered by the same trust. It is believed to be one of the oldest temples in the town and is 800 years old.

History

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The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 6.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Religious Significance & Festivals

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Prayers

The Lord responds every prayer of the devotee. All appeals for children, marriage and other matter are placed at the feet of the Lord by the devotees. Those facing litigations and cases in the court, those aspiring a government job, couples separated due to some reason or other are sure that Lord Varadaraja is the solution to all their problems. Offerings in the Hundi, performing Thirumanjanam to the Lord, offering Tulsi garland, lighting Deeps with ghee, offering Vahanas (vehicle) such as Garuda (the divine eagle), offering clothes, decorating the Lord with sandal paste etc. are the commitments people undertake to realize their expectations. They also feed the poor. Infant children are given the first rice feeding known as Annaprasanam in the temple. They bring the child to the temple and feed in front of him so that the child would grow with the blessings of the lord and become great in life.

Contact

Varadaraja Perumal Temple,

Mahatma Gandhi Road,

Puducherry – 605 001

Phone: +91 413 222 4340

Connectivity

The temple is situated in the heart of Puducherry Town. The Temple is located at about 150 meters from Ajantha Theatre Signal Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 2 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 5 Kms from Puducherry Airport and 150 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Temple is situated on Pondicherry Bus Stand to JIPMER (Gorimedu) Bus Route. Devotee can get down at Ajantha Theatre Signal Bus Stop. The Temple is located at a walkable distance from this Bus Stop. Taxis and Autos are also available to reach this temple from any part of Puducherry. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.

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