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Ναός Varadaraja Perumal
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Dheepa
September 17, 2019
Varadaraja Perumal Temple is an ancient temple dating back to 12th century and is of great religious significance. Situated in pondicherry, the structure of the temple is very attractive and is highly revered by its devotees.
Mahalakshmi
September 4, 2022
Varadaraja Perumal temple in the South Indian union territory of Puducherry is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. 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 follows the Vaikasana Agama tradition of worship. Four daily rituals and three yearly festivals are held at the temple, of which the ten-day annual Brahmostavam during the Tamil month of Chittirai (April - May) and five-day Pavitrotsavam during Avani (August - September) and 25-day Ramar festival during Chittirai being the most prominent. The temple is maintained and administered by the Archaeological Survey of India as a protected monument. The temple is originally believed to be built by the later Cholas and subsequently by the Pandyas in the 12th century. The regions changed hands from the British to the French colonial Empire during the 17th century. Most temples in the place were destroyed during the French invasion, but the temple was spared. The temple housed the images of the Vedapureeswarar Temple during the destruction by the French troops in 1748. The temple was also guarded against the invading Muslim troops. The images of Rama, Sita, Hanuman, Navaneethakrishnan, Santhanakrishnan, and Venugopalan were dug out from Vaithikupam in 1902 and subsequently housed in the temple. It is believed that Vasantha Mandapam was built by a Muslim
Varadaraja Perumal temple in the South Indian union territory of Puducherry is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. 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,…
Mukundaraaj
July 26, 2022
"Ancient Temple of Vishnu" Built in the 12th Century, the Varagaraja Perumal Koil is a well known Hindu temple devoted to Lord Vishnu. One of the revered place of worship for the locals, this temple is marked by a gopuram (gate) that is carved with a number of sculptural reliefs. According to a local legend, the temple was built for the idols of Ram, Lakshman, Sita and Hanuman that were discovered by the fishermen from the sea. The idol of the main deity Venkatachalapathy, which has an image of Narasimha on the back, is located at the center of the main temple, worshiped by a number of people. Located close to Sri Vedhapureeswarar Koil on the Mahatma Gandhi Road, this is one of the oldest temples in the city. Mahatma Gandhi Road, Puducherry, India, 605001
"Ancient Temple of Vishnu" Built in the 12th Century, the Varagaraja Perumal Koil is a well known Hindu temple devoted to Lord Vishnu. One of the revered place of worship for the locals, this temple is marked by a gopuram (gate) that is carved with a number of sculptural reliefs. According to a loca…
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Mahatma Gandhi Road
Puducherry, PY