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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Mukhasaparur, Cuddalore

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