Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Minjur, Thiruvallur
Varadaraja
Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Minjur
Town in Thiruvallur District of Tamilnadu. This Temple is considered as Abhimana
Sthalam and also referred as Vada Kanchi. Lakhs of devotees visit this temple
during Garuda Sevai. This Temple is believed to be 400 years old.
Legends
This
place was once called Mouncharanyam as sacred grass grew here all over the
place. In course of time, Mouncharanyam became Minjur.
History
The
temple is also referred to as Vada Kanchi. Some culvert records, relating to
the history of the temple, are said to be currently in Mysore.
The
Temple
This is
an east facing with a 5 tier Rajagopuram and a Temple tank behind. The temple
is said to be modeled similar to the Gopurams of Kanchi Temples. Presiding
Deity is called as Varadaraja Perumal and is facing east. Mother is called as Perundevi
Thaayar and is facing east. There are shrines for Aandal, Garudan and Kothai Nachiyar
in the temple premises. This is the only Vishnu temple in this region with a
chariot.
Temple
Opening Time
The
Temple remains open from 07.00 AM to 11.00 AM and 05.00 PM to 08.00 PM.
Festivals
Vaikasi
Brahmotsavam is special here. During Garuda Sevai, Lakhs of devotees visit
this temple. All Utsavams are celebrated here similar to Kanchi Varadaraja
Perumal temple. It is said that devotees visit Kanchi early in the morning and
follow it up by visiting the Minjur Varadaraja Perumal Temple. Puratasi
Saturdays are special here.
Contact
Varadaraja
Perumal Temple,
Minjur,
Thiruvallur District
Mobile: +91 99409 84355
Connectivity
The
Temple is situated right in the center of Minjur Town. The Temple is located at
about 600 meters from Minjur Market Bus Stop, 1 Km from Minjur Bus Depot, 1 Km
from Minjur Railway Station, 3 Kms from Thiruvudai Amman Temple, 8 Kms from Devadanam,
11 Kms from Ponneri, 52 Kms from Thiruvallur, 26 Kms from Chennai and 45 Kms
from Chennai International Airport.
