Arulmigu Varadaraja Perumal Temple
அருள்மிகு வரதராஜப் பெருமாள் திருக்கோயில்
Lord Vishnu · Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
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About the temple
One of the most significant Divya Desams; famous for its architectural beauty Achieving Moksha, divine blessings
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 05:00 – 21:00
- Established
- 11
- Best time to visit
- Early morning hours on mid-week non-festival days to experience a peaceful darshan atmosphere
Deity
Lord Vishnu · ভগৱান হয়গ্ৰীৱ মাধৱGoddess Lakshmi
- Deity form
- Standing posture
- Religious tradition
- Sri Vaishnava Sampradaya
- Sanskrit name
- वरदराज पेरुमाल मन्दिरम्
- Also known as
- Hastagiri, Attiyuran
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 05:00-12:30, 15:30-21:00
- Break timings
- 12:00PM -04:00PM
- Special days
- Extended during festivities
- Festival timings
- Temple remains open for extended hours during major Utsavams.
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 08:00 AM
- Midday aarti
- 12:00 PM
- Evening aarti
- 06:30 PM
- Night aarti
- 08:30 PM
- Special aarti days
- Ekadashi, Pournami
- Ritual schedule
- 6-time Pooja
- Pooja timings
- Available at counter
- Abhishek timings
- Morning
- Special poojas
- Available
- Online pooja booking
- Via portal
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Medieval
- Built by
- Chola kings and later expanded by Vijayanagara rulers
- Architect / builder
- Traditional Sthapathis
- Construction materials
- Granite
- Historical events
- Ancient center of Vedic learning
- Renovations
- Extensive conservation
- Archaeological importance
- Protected Monument
- Legends
- Brahma performed Ashwamedha sacrifice here
- Inscriptions
- Abundant inscriptions (Chola/Pandya/Vijayanagara)
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- Medieval
- Structure
- Complex
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Magnificent tower
- Mandapa
- Hundred-pillared hall (famous)
- Sculptural features
- World-famous chains carved from stone
- Artistic elements
- Intricate pillar carvings
- Construction technique
- Stone masonry
- Unique features
- Stone chains, wooden idol of Lord Varadaraja
Festivals & events
- Festival calendar
- Tamil annual cycle
- Special celebration days
- Ekadashi
- Cultural events
- Classical music concerts
- Annual events
- Vaikunta Ekadashi, Garuda Sevai, Chitra Pournami, Brahmotsavam.
- Peak crowd season
- During Garuda Sevai and Vaikunta Ekadashi.
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- ✓ Annadanam
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Early morning hours on mid-week non-festival days to experience a peaceful darshan atmosphere
- Parking capacity
- 20+ Vehicles
- Parking fees
- Approx. 20-50 INR
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI, Bank Transfer
- Prasadam
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