The temple is located in Chinna Kanchipuram, a neighborhood on the eastern side of the Tamil Nadu state town of Kanchipuram. The temple, which is renowned for its sanctity and long history, is 9.5 hectares (23.5 acres) in size and displays the architectural prowess of old Vishwakarma Sthapathis. With the largest acreage, gopuram, and most perumals, it is the largest temple in Kanchi. Alvar Prakaram, Madai Palli Prakaram, and Thiru Malai Prakaram are the three outer precincts (prakarams) of the temple. There are 389 pillared rooms, 32 shrines, 19 Vimanas (towers), and sacred tanks, some of which lie beyond the complex. The majority of the halls have yali sculptures in the shape of lions. Anantha Theertham is the name of the temple tank.
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- History/Legend of the Temple During the Chola Kings' rule in 1053, Varadharaja Perumal Temple was constructed. The Chola Kings, King Vikrama and King Kulottunga Chola I, further extended it. The gopuram and the complex's wall were built in the fourteenth century. Following the Mughals' siege on the area in 1688, the primary idol was transported to Udayarpalayam, which is today a part of Tiruchirappalli. They requested that the idol be returned once the situation was under control, but a local preceptor had to step in to return the idol to the Varadharaja Perumal Temple after they noticed reluctance to do so.
- Name of the Deities Varadharaja Perumal. Perundevi Thayar. Atthi Varadar.
- Nearby Cities and Distance Tambaram (Chennai) - 60Km Vellore - 70Km Vandavasi - 50km
- Mode of Transport(from the nearest city) Car. Bus. Bike. Train.
- Duration (from the nearest city) Chennai (Tambaram )1 hr 11 min
- Estimated cost of the travel (from the nearest city) car,auto,bus... Car Rs.2500. Bus Rs.150. Train Rs.50.
- Temple Instructions It is typically required of visitors to dress respectfully and modestly. Steer clear of apparel that is too exposing or indecent. Both sexes frequently dress traditionally, donning dhotis, sarees, and other garments that are suitable for their culture.
- Special Days and Special Happenings Every 40 years, the Atthi Varadar festival is celebrated, during which the picture of the deity is shown for 48 days of adoration. Housed in a subterranean cavern within the temple tank, the deity is crafted from the wood of fig trees. For the first 24 days of the festival, the deity is worshipped while sleeping, and for the following 24 days, the deity is worshipped while standing. In 2059, the next Atthi Varadar celebration will take place and also very famous Utsavam is Garuda Seva.
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- Offerings Coconuts, fruits, or flowers to offer the god. These sacrifices are a sign of loyalty and respect.
- Prasadham Temples provide their followers with holy food.
- Benefits of Visiting The temple is one of the 108 Vishnu temples known as Divya Desams, and it is thought that the Alvars and 12 poet saints visited there. Some people believe that the temple has the power to bestow divine favors.
- Is this temple a Paadal Petra Sthalam? No
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- Other things to do / places of interest Shakunthala Jagannathan Museum of Folk Art (4Km). Kanchi Kudil (4.4 km). Gold Silver Lizard Temple (650.0 m).
- Nearby Temples Kamakshi Amman Temple Kailasanathar Temple. Ekambaranathar Temple. Chitra Gupta Temple.
- Nearby Eateries Hotel Sri Selva Ganapathy. Udupi Sri Krishna Hotel. Hotel Sri Maha Ganapathy.
- Hotels / Home stays: Sankara Residency. Regency Kanchipuram by GRT Hotels. Sree Sakthi Residency. Hotel SSK Grand. MM Hotel.
- Standard Weather Tropical wet and dry.
- For the best experience / Must know The temple features 389 pillared halls, 32 shrines, 19 vimanams (towers), and holy tanks. Every forty years, the temple's distinctive wooden image of Lord Vishnu is submerged in water and preserved in a silver box.
- Not to miss Don't miss the temple's golden and silver lizards. The temple features a 100-pillared marriage hall from the 16th century, with sexual sculptures, monsters, animals, and soldiers carved into the pillars.
- Note for Travelers The shrine is located 500 meters from the petrol bunk and 300 meters from the bus top, close to the Kancheepuram train station.
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What makes Varadaraja Perumal Temple unique?
The temple is renowned for its sanctity and historical history, and it spans 9.5 hectares (23.5 acres), demonstrating the building prowess of old Vishwakarma. The temple is renowned for its sanctity and historical history, and it spans 9.5 hectares (23.5 acres), demonstrating the building prowess of old Vishwakarma. It has the largest gopuram, the largest area, and the most Perumal's of any temple in Kanchi. It has the largest gopuram, the largest area, and the most Perumal's of any temple in Kanchi.
In Kanchi, what are the advantages of touching a golden lizard?
There are two lizard sculptures inside the temple, one silver and one golden, on the ceiling close to the garbha griha. Touching these lizards is thought by devotees to attract good fortune and absolve them of their previous transgressions.
Who is Athi Varadaraja Perumal?
The original deity of the Varadaraja Perumal temple in Kanchi, a temple town in Tamil Nadu, South India, close to Chennai, is Lord Atthi Varadaraja Perumal, a manifestation of Vishnu. Since the idol is fashioned from the Atthi, or fig tree, the deity is known as Atthi Varadar.
What does Kanchi Garuda Seva mean?
It is an extremely well-known Utsavam. It is therefore known as Kanchi Garuda Seva. More specifically, Kanchi Varadarajar is referred to as Kanchi in the aforementioned statement. The Garudotsavam, or receiving the Lord's Darshanam on Garuda, is referred to as Garuda Seva.
