Friday, September 24, 2021

Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Thirumullaivasal, Mayiladuthurai

Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Thirumullaivasal, Mayiladuthurai

Varadaraja Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Thirumullaivasal Village in Sirkazhi Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu, India. Presiding Deity is called as Varadaraja Perumal and Mother is called as Loganayagi. This temple is situated near the coast of Bay of Bengal and the sea shore is just half a kilometre away from this temple. The Temple is situated close to Thirumullaivasal Mullaivananathar Temple, a famous Devaram Padal Petra Sthalam.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east. Balipeedam, Dhwaja Sthambam and Garudazhwar can be seen immediately after the entrance. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antrala, maha mandapa and mukha mandapam. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Varadaraja Perumal. Mother is called as Loganayagi. She is housed in a separate shrine.

Festivals

Vaikunda Ekadashi during the Tamil month of Margazhi (Dec-Jan) is the famous festival celebrated here.

Connectivity

This Temple is located at about 250 metres from Thirumullaivasal Bus Stand, 13 Kms from Sirkazhi, 14 Kms from Sirkazhi Bus Stand, 14 Kms from Sirkazhi Railway Station, 20 Kms from Poompuhar, 33 Kms from Chidambaram, 36 Kms from Mayiladuthurai and 161 Kms from Trichy Airport. Bus facilities are available from Sirkazhi and Chidambaram to Thirumullaivasal.

Location