Veeraraghava Swamy Temple, Hindu temple in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, India
The Veeraraghava Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, dedicated to Vishnu and counted among the 108 Divya Desams. The complex holds a seven-tier granite gateway tower, several smaller shrines, and a temple tank positioned on the western side.
Construction started during the Pallava dynasty in the eighth century CE, with stonework and site layout dating from this period. Later rulers, including the Cholas and the Thanjavur Nayaks, funded additions and left inscriptions that document donations.
Worshipers bring metal sheets engraved with images of body parts to the shrine when seeking healing for specific ailments. This hands-on form of devotion shows how religious practice connects directly with everyday health concerns.
The priests conduct six daily rituals spread across morning and evening hours, and these times shape the best moments to visit. The site is accessible on foot, and visitors should plan for water and sun protection during hot weather.
The Tamil texts of Divya Prabandham from the sixth to ninth centuries mention the site in several passages, making it a pilgrimage destination for followers of Vaishnavism. These poetic hymns are still sung during ceremonies in the temple today.
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