Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kayar, Chengalpattu

Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kayar, Chengalpattu

Varadaraja Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Kayar Village in Thiruporur Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Varadaraja Perumal and Mothers are Sridevi & Bhudevi. The temple is believed to be built in 17^th century by the Nayak Kings.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch. The entrance arch has stucco images of Varadharaja Perumal flanked by Sridevi and Bhoodevi. Deepa Sthambam can be seen in front of the entrance arch on the road. Balipeedam and Garuda can be seen in front of the mukha mandapam facing towards the sanctum. The temple consists of sanctum, ardha mandapam and open pillared mukha mandapam.

The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Varadaraja Perumal. He is in standing posture along with his consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi. Sculptures of Ananda Sayana Vishnu, Narasimha, Lakshmi, Ramanuja etc can be seen on the pillars of the mukha mandapam. There is south facing shrine enshrining the images of Azhwar in the temple premises.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 500 metres from Kayar Bus Stop, 5 Kms from Kattur, 9 Kms from Thiruporur, 10 Kms from Thiruporur Bus Stand, 11 Kms from Kelambakkam, 23 Kms from Guduvanchery Railway Station, 25 Kms from Vandalur, 25 Kms from Chengalpattu, 27 Kms from Chengalpattu Junction Railway Station, 30 Kms from Tambaram, 34 Kms from Chennai Airport and 47 Kms from Chennai. The temple is situated at about 9 Kms from Mambakkam Junction on Vandalur to Kelambakkam route. MTC Bus No 555M from Tambaram to Thiruporur passes through Kayar and Mambakkam. Share Autos and Autos are available from Mambakkam Junction and Thiruporur.

Location