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Sri Ramanuja, his Guru Peria Nambigal and disciple Koorathzhwar were staying in Srirangam.  A Chola king jealous of the growing popularity of Sri Ramanuja, sent his men to capture Sri Ramanuja. 

As they could not identify Ramanuja, disciple Koorathazhwar, posing as his Guru in white clothes offered himself to be arrested. Peria Nambigal and his daughter Tiruthzhai accompanied Koorathzhwar. The Chola king demanded them to give in writing that his religion was greater than theirs, but they refused. 

The king ordered his men to take off their eyes. Koorathzhwar punched his eyes himself.  The king's men blinded Peria Nambigal's eyes.  Tiruthuzhai brought them to this temple.  Peria Nambi was 105 years old then.  Perumal granted darshan to them and gave salvation to Nambigal. 

The Lord is praised as Varadaraja Perumal - Boon Giver God. Mother Perundevi Thayar graces with Lord. It is in this temple, Lord Varadaraja Perumal granted darshan and salvation to Sri Ramanuja's Guru Peria Nambigal.

Temple Timings:


The temple is open from 7.00 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. and from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Temple Festivals:


Margazhi Kettai in December-January and Purattasi Saturdays in September-October are celebrated in the temple.

Ketta starrers pray here for relief from adverse planetary effects.  Those suffering from vision problems pray to Koorathazhwar in the temple.
Those born in Kettai star are advised to worship in this temple as often as they could or at least on their birth star day. 

It is noteworthy that Peria Nambigal was born in this star.  His birth star day is grandly celebrated in the temple.  The starrers pray to the Guru for betterment in life.  They offer white vastras, offer jasmine garlands and light ghee lamps in his shrine. 

For nivedhana, they offer Vada and adhirasam, popular dishes of Tamilnadu.  For lighting lamps, they also use special oil prepared with three herbals which is available in the temple itself.

Lord Varadaraja Perumal and Mother Perundevi grace in the temple from separate shrines.Lord Varadaraja Perumal granted darshan to Peria Nambi, Guru of Sri Ramanuja and salvation to him in this temple.

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 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't s:

  • 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