Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Mukhasaparur, Cuddalore
Varadaraja Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva located at Mukhasaparur Village in Virudhachalam Taluk in Cuddalore
District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Varadaraja Perumal and
Mother is called as Perundevi Thayar. This Temple is situated close to
Mukhasaparur Viswanathar Temple.
Legends
It is believed that Lord Vishnu of this Temple had given
darshan to Kopperunjinga, Kadava Emperor.
The Temple
This is an east facing Temple with a single tiered
Rajagopuram. Presiding Deity is called as Varadaraja Perumal. He is housed in
the sanctum along with his consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi. Mother is called as
Perundevi Thayar. She is housed in a separate shrine. She is gracing the
devotees in standing posture and is having four hands. There are shrines for
Lakshmi Narasimhar, Andal, Acharyas and Azhwars in the Temple premises.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 3 Kms from Mukhasa Parur
Railway Station, 8 Kms from Vijayamanagaram, 9 Kms from Puvanur Railway
Station, 12 Kms from Virudhachalam Bus Stand, 12 Kms from Virudhachalam, 12 Kms
from Virudhachalam Railway Station, 14 Kms from Ulundurpet, 73 Kms from Cuddalore,
133 Kms from Trichy Airport, 202 Kms from Chennai Airport and 223 Kms from
Chennai. Travel in Virudhachalam to Ulundurpet Road, take a left at Vijayamanagaram
and travel for another 8 Kms to reach this Temple.
Location
