Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple
It is located in Kanchipuram (75 kms away from Chennai), which is one of the religious destination and also one among the seven holy cities in India. It is the most prominent Vishnu temple only next to the The Great Tirupati and Srirangam. The name Varadarajar translates itself into Tamil as the King who showers blessings and glory.
Moolavar : Sri Varadharajar, facing towards West in a standing position.
Thaayar : Perundevi Thaayar
Other names of the Perumal are Perarulalan, Devathirajan, DevaPerumal.
Sannadhis:
Mangalasasanam
Divya Prabhandam is the collection of Divine hymns by the Alvars. Mangalasasanam means “Praying that the holy shrines be delighted and joyful all the time” Mangalasasanam in this Divyadesam are done by the likes of Aalavanthaar, Thirukachinambi, Udayavaar, Koorathazhvaan, Shri Vedantha Desikar & Manavala Maamuni.
Pasuram
Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple has a total of 7 Paasurams sung upon them. They are sung by
Thirumangai Alwar - 4 Paasurams
Bhoodhathalwar- 2 Paasurams
Pei Alwar - 1 Paasuram
Pushkarani
Vegavadhi Nadhi
Anantha Saras
Sesha, Varaga, Padma, Agni, Kusala, Brahma Theertham
Vimanam
Punyakoti Vimanam , which is 200h x 800w in size, enclosed by huge walls
Once entered, one can find a stone made chain in the Majestic Nootrukkal Mandapam (The 100-pillar Mandapam) whose pillars are so carefully crafted to astonishing sculptures.
Rise of Athi Varadar
He is raised out of the temple tank once in 40 years, so that the devotees can get the glimpse of the Vigraham that was worshipped by the greats. The last time, when the Murthi was displayed to the public was during 1979. The Vigraham, after spending 40 years in the liquid medium is expected to be raised by the 1st of July 2019 and is celebrated as a great festival. This Grand Utsavam is observed for 48 days and ends by 18th of August. During the celebration time, Athi Varadar is carried to Pazhaya Seevaram for paying reverence or as a thanksgiving ceremony for having provided adequate wood. Once the celebration gets over, Athi Varadar is taken aback to the Anantha Saras and immersed in there after boxing into a silver casket
Prominence
Do's:
Do pray Your Ishta Devata before Pilgrimage to temple
Do Contact Temple Devasthanam information center for inquiry ,temple information and for pooja details etc.
Do Do reserve your travel and accommodation at temple well in advance.
Do bath and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple
Do concentrate on God and Goddess inside the temple.
Do maintain silence and recite your Istamantram to yourself inside the temple.
Do observe ancient custom and traditions while in Temple.
Do deposit your offerings in the hundi only
Don'ts:
Do not come to Temple for any Purpose other than worshiping of God and Goddess
Do not smoke at Temple.
Do not consume alcoholic drinks at Temple
Do not Eat Non Vegetarian food in the Kshetram
Do not approach mediators for quick Dharshanam. It may cause inconvenient to others
Do not carry any weapon inside the temple
Do not wear any head guards like helmets ,caps ,turbans and hats inside the temple premises