Kannanur Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Pudukottai

Address

Kannanur Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kannanur, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukottai district, Tamilnadu- – 622507

Diety

Varadaraja Perumal Amman: Sridevi, Bhoodevi.

Introduction

Varadaraja Perumal Temple is 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 is believed to be 1000 years old. The temple is located at about 500 meters from Kannanur Bus stop, 25Kms from Pudukottai , 68 Kms Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated on Thirumayam to Ponnamaravathi route.

Puranic Significance

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.