Varadaraja Perumal Temple

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Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Hindu temple in Thirubuvanai, India

The temple features a five-tiered rajagopuram entrance tower rising to 110 feet, with a granite wall enclosing multiple shrines and ritual spaces.

King Parantaka I established this temple between 907 and 950 CE, incorporating educational facilities for Vedic teachings during the Chola dynasty period.

The temple houses a 5-foot tall statue of Varadaraja Perumal with four arms, holding traditional symbols of conch shell and discus in the upper hands.

Located 23 kilometers from Puducherry along the Puducherry-Villupuram highway, the temple opens daily with four scheduled prayer sessions.

The temple grounds contain 83 spring holes and 12 wells forming an extensive water system where people gather for its reported healing properties.

Location: Puducherry district

Inception: 955

Founders: Parantaka I

GPS coordinates: 11.92752,79.64762

Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:11

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