Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Pennadam, Cuddalore
Varadaraja Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to
Lord Vishnu located at Pennadam Town in Thitagudi Taluk in Cuddalore District
of Tamil Nadu. The Temple is also called as Veetrirundha
Perumal Temple. There are three Vishnu Temples in Pennadam in straight line
representing Vishnu in Standing, Sitting and Sleeping Posture. This Temple
represents Lord Vishnu in sitting posture. The Temple is situated behind
Pennadam Sudarkozhundeesar Temple (Pralayakaleswarar Temple) on the west car
street. The Temple is well-maintained and situated close to Palli Konda Perumal Temple.
Legends
As per
legend, Deva Kannis, Kamadhenu and Iravadha stayed on earth on seeing
Pralayakaleswarar. Lord Vishnu came to this place in search of them. The Temple
is built in memory of this incident.
The Temple
This is a small east facing Temple with single prakaram.
Presiding Deity is called as Veetrirundha Perumal / Varadaraja Perumal. He is
facing east. There is a shrine for Lord Rama in the Maha Mandapam. Lord Rama is
gracing the devotees along with Mother Sita facing southern direction. Hanuman
can be found facing the Lord Rama Shrine. There is Ramar Paadham (Lotus Feet of
Lord Rama) between Hanuman shrine and Lord Rama Shrine.
Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 08.00 am to 10.00 am and
04.30 pm to 07.30 pm.
Festivals
Margazhi Thirukalyanam, Vaikunda Ekadesi, Purattasi
Month Festivals, Rama Navami and Hanuman Jayanthi are the festivals celebrated
here.
Prayers
People pray to Lord here for education excellence,
clearing marriage obstacles and Child Boon.
Contact
Veetrirundha Perumal Temple,
West Car Street, Pennadam – 606 105
Thittagudi, Cuddalore District
Mobile: +91 96592 06577
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 500 meters from Pennadam
Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Pennadam Railway Station, 15 Kms from Thittakudi, 18 Kms
from Virudhachalam, 21 Kms from Virudhachalam Railway Station, 23 Kms from Srimushnam,
29 Kms from Thozhuthur, 34 Kms from Neyveli, 39 Kms from Ulundurpet, 42 Kms
from Sethiyathope, 48 Kms from Kurinjipadi, 50 Kms from Gangai Konda
Cholapuram, 60 Kms from Chidambaram, 78 Kms from Cuddalore, 97 Kms from Puducherry,
106 Kms from Trichy, 114 Kms from Trichy Airport and 257 Kms from Chennai.
The Temple is located on Virudhachalam to Thittakudi
Route. Frequent Bus facilities to reach this temple are available from both
ends. There is a railway station at Pennadam which is on the
Virudhachalam – Tiruchirappalli section of the Southern Railway. Pennadam
Railway Station is located at about 3 Kms from the Temple. Nearest Major
Railway Station is located at Virudhachalam (21 Kms). Nearest Airport is
located at Puducherry, Chennai and Trichy.