Arulmigu Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram
Lord Varadharaja (Vishnu)
Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu
Managed by Tamil Nadu HR&CE Department
Divya Desam famous for the Athi Varadar idol, brought up from the temple tank only once every 40 years.
History
Brahma is believed to have performed a yagna here, from which Vishnu appeared as Varadaraja. The fig-wood Athi Varadar idol rests underwater in the Ananta Saras tank and is taken out for 48 days every 40 years (last in 2019). The temple has a hall of 100 carved pillars and golden and silver lizard carvings that devotees touch for good luck.
Festivals
- Brahmotsavam (Vaikasi)
- Garuda Sevai
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How to reach
- By air
- Chennai Airport, about 65 km
- By train
- Kanchipuram station, about 3 km
- By road
- TNSTC / SETC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
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