Varasiddhi Vinayagar Temple,
Nanganallur, Chennai
Varasiddhi Vinayagar Temple is a Hindu Temple
dedicated to Lord Ganesha located at Nanganallur,
a well-known locality in Chennai City in Tamil Nadu. The Temple is
located at Nanganallur 2nd main road. This temple is located next
to Hayagriva temple. Built in the mid 1970's, this
temple is one of the oldest temples of this locality. Nanganallur can be called
as the Chinna Kanchipuram of Chennai due to the numerous temples it has in and
around.
History
Kanchi Maha Periyavar used to stay only here whenever he
comes to Nanganallur.
The Temple
The temple is facing east with a 3 tier Rajagopuram. Presiding
Deity is called as Siddhi Vinayagar. He is housed in the sanctum. Dakshinamurti
and Durga are found as the niche images on the exterior wall of the sanctum. Shrines
of Kothanda Ramar with Mother Sita & Lakshmana, Lord Subramaniyar with his
consorts Valli & Devasena, Anjaneyar and Navagrahas can be found in the
Temple premises.
Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 12.30 PM and 05.00
PM to 08.00 PM.
Festivals
Sankatahara Chathurthi and Vinayagar Chathurthi are the
festivals celebrated here with much fanfare.
Connectivity
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Location
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