Friday, April 13, 2018

Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Minjur, Thiruvallur

Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Minjur, Thiruvallur
Varadaraja Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Minjur Town in Thiruvallur District of Tamilnadu. This Temple is considered as Abhimana Sthalam and also referred as Vada Kanchi. Lakhs of devotees visit this temple during Garuda Sevai. This Temple is believed to be 400 years old.





Legends
This place was once called Mouncharanyam as sacred grass grew here all over the place. In course of time, Mouncharanyam became Minjur.





History
The temple is also referred to as Vada Kanchi. Some culvert records, relating to the history of the temple, are said to be currently in Mysore.




The Temple
This is an east facing with a 5 tier Rajagopuram and a Temple tank behind. The temple is said to be modeled similar to the Gopurams of Kanchi Temples. Presiding Deity is called as Varadaraja Perumal and is facing east. Mother is called as Perundevi Thaayar and is facing east. There are shrines for Aandal, Garudan and Kothai Nachiyar in the temple premises. This is the only Vishnu temple in this region with a chariot.





Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 07.00 AM to 11.00 AM and 05.00 PM to 08.00 PM.
Festivals
Vaikasi Brahmotsavam is special here. During Garuda Sevai, Lakhs of devotees visit this temple. All Utsavams are celebrated here similar to Kanchi Varadaraja Perumal temple. It is said that devotees visit Kanchi early in the morning and follow it up by visiting the Minjur Varadaraja Perumal Temple. Puratasi Saturdays are special here.
Contact
Varadaraja Perumal Temple,
Minjur, Thiruvallur District
Mobile: +91 99409 84355
Connectivity
The Temple is situated right in the center of Minjur Town. The Temple is located at about 600 meters from Minjur Market Bus Stop, 1 Km from Minjur Bus Depot, 1 Km from Minjur Railway Station, 3 Kms from Thiruvudai Amman Temple, 8 Kms from Devadanam, 11 Kms from Ponneri, 52 Kms from Thiruvallur, 26 Kms from Chennai and 45 Kms from Chennai International Airport.