Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Thirupattur, Trichy
Varadaraja
Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Thirupattur
in Trichy District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Varadaraja Perumal
and Mother is called as Poornavalli Thaayar / Purushothama Nayagi. Presiding
Deity is also called as Vidhiyai Mattri Amaikkum Varadharaja Perumal. This
Temple is situated behind the famous Thirupattur Brahmapureeswarar Temple.
The lord
is said to have retrieved the Vedas stolen from Brahma by Asuras, and taken to
the depths of the ocean, and given it back to him here. Lord Vishnu also
relieved Lord Shiva of the curse he incurred for cutting off one of the heads
of Brahma.
History
This
temple is believed to have been in existence from the Sangam Era. It was made
into a stone construction by Nandivarma Pallava (730-790 CE). It was again
renovated in 1277 CE by Jatavarma Veera Pandian and again by Thirumalai Nayak
in 1693 CE.
The
Temple
This is
an ancient temple with a 3-tiered Raja Gopuram. The temple looks striking in
the bright sunlight with no tree cover around. The lord is seen with a Swan
alongside. Presiding Deity is called as Varadaraja Perumal and is facing east.
Mother is called as Poornavalli Thaayar / Purushothama Nayagi and is facing
east.
Connectivity
This
Temple is situated behind the famous Brahmapureeswarar Temple at Thirupattur.
The Temple is located at about 500 meters from Thirupattur Brahmapureeswarar Temple,
4 Kms from Siruganur, 16 Kms from Samayapuram, 24 Kms from Thiruvellarai, 27
Kms from Thiruppainjeeli, 24 Kms from Siruvachur, 27 Kms from Srirangam and 33
Kms from Trichy. The Temple is located to the north of the city of Trichy on
the NH-45, the Chennai - Trichy highway. Siruganur is located at
about 30 Kms on the Trichy-Chennai National Highways. From Siruganur,
Tirupattur is 4 kms on the west branch of the road.
As there
are no bus facilities, the visitor must engage a cab or auto. There is a
clear sign board for the temple at the Siruganur highway crossing. You can also
board a bus from Trichy to Perambalur and get down at Siruganur to reach this
temple. Trichy to Chennai buses normally don’t stop at Siruganur. After you
cross Siruganur towards Chennai, there is a left detour from the main highway,
towards Tirupattur. Nearest Railway Station is located at Trichy (36 Kms),
Pichchandarkovl (22 Kms) and Srirangam (27 Kms). Nearest Airport is located at
Trichy (37 Kms).