Varadha Raja Perumal Temple, Sithamalli, Thiruvarur
Varadha Raja Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated
to Lord Vishnu located in Sithamalli Village in Thiruvarur District of
Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Varadha Raja Perumal along with his
consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi. Bhaktha Anjaneya Shrine in this temple is famous
for fulfilling devotees Wishes.
Sithamalli called as Munnuthimangalam Agraharam in
Mahabharata and "Suthamalli Sathurvethi Mangalam" in some
inscriptions. The temple is considered more than 2000 years old. Kulasekara
Pandyan built the temple in the 11th Century and was subsequently
patronized by Rajaraja Chola III and Nayak kings.
The Temple is located at about 24 Kms from Thiruthuraipoondi,
30 Kms from Mannargudi, 8 Kms from Muthupettai, 29 Kms from Pattukkottai and
112 Kms from Trichy. Buses from Mannargudi and Muthupettai stop at Sithamalli.
The temple is 10 minutes away on foot. Nearest Railway Station is located at
Muthupettai and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.
