Varadaraja Perumal Temple,
Kannanur, Pudukottai
Varadaraja Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in Kannanur Village near Thirumayam Town in Thirumayam Taluk in Pudukottai District of Tamil Nadu, India. The Temple is believed to be built by the Later Pandyas.
The Temple
The Temple is facing towards east and in dilapidated state. Garuda can be seen facing towards the sanctum. The Temple consists of sanctum and ardha mandapam. The sanctum enshrines an image of Varadaraja Perumal in standing posture. He is flanked by his consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi. Inscription dated to Kulasekara Pandyan can be found in the temple.
The
Temple is located at about 500 metres from Kannanur Bus Stop, 11 Kms from
Thirumayam, 11 Kms from Thirumayam Bus Stand, 12 Kms from Thirumayam Railway
Station, 19 Kms from Ponnamaravathi, 25 Kms from Pudukottai, 68 Kms from Trichy
Airport, 78 Kms from Trichy and 89 Kms from Madurai. The Temple is situated on
Thirumayam to Ponnamaravathi route.
