Siruvapuri Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Thiruvallur

Address

Siruvapuri Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Siruvapuri Village, Thiruvallur district, Tamilnadu – 601101.

Deity

Varadharaja Perumal Amman: Sridevi, Bhudevi

Introduction

• Location: Siruvapuri (Chinnambedu), Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, India.
• Proximity:
  • Approximately 10 km from Kavaraippettai Railway Station
  • About 14 km from Gummidipoondi Railway Station
  • Roughly 50 km from Chennai International Airport
• Presiding Deity: Varadharaja Perumal
• Consorts: Sridevi and Bhudevi
• Historical Significance: The temple is an ancient Vishnu temple located near the Siruvarpuri Murugan Temple.

Puranic Significance

• Age: Believed to be 500-1000 years old.
• Legend:
  • Lord Varadharaja Perumal is said to have aided Saint Suchvasar, freeing him and his followers from the torment of the Asura Siravanasuran.
  • It is believed that Sage Valmiki taught Lava and Kusa (the sons of Lord Rama) archery skills in this region.
  • The Lord is also worshipped by Rama’s twins, Lava and Kusa, and Sage Valmiki is said to have had a divine vision of Lord Mahavishnu here.

Special Features

• Temple Orientation: The temple faces east and does not have a Rajagopuram (a towering entrance).
• Size: Although ancient, the temple is relatively small.
• Deity Representation:
  • The main deity, Varadaraja Perumal (Ooraga Perumal), is depicted in a standing posture alongside his consorts, Sri Devi and Bhoo Devi.
  • He is referred to as “Theenda Thirumeni Perumal” because the Bhattachariars (temple priests) are not permitted to touch the moolavar (main deity).
• Rituals:
  • A special Thaila Kappu (oil cover) is performed for Perumal every Karthikai Tamil month.
• Utsava Idols: The Urchavar (processional deity) is a Saligrama Vigraham called Prana Harthi Haran, also known as Kannoli Perumal, believed to help with eye-related ailments.
• Shrines:
  • A small idol of Garuda faces the presiding deity.
  • The Lakshmi Narayana shrine features Vishnu (Narayana) seated with Lakshmi and Vishwaksenar.
  • The Srinivasa Perumal shrine contains an idol made of Maragadham (granite), depicting Lord Srinivasa with his consorts.
  • Nearby is an idol of Krishna with Rukmini, and the shrine also houses Alwars (devotees of Lord Vishnu).
  • The corridor features shrines for Hanuman (Swayambu) and the goddess Perundevi.

Festivals

• Celebrated Festivals:
  • Purattasi Brahmotsavam
  • Panguni Uthiram
  • Masi Makam
  • Vaikasi Visakam
  • Thiru Karthikai
  • Vaikunda Ekadashi
  • Sravana Deepam

Century/Period/Age

500 -1000Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Siruvapuri

Nearest Railway Station

Thiruvallur

Nearest Airport

Chennai

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