Varadharaja Perumal temple is a Vishnu temple located at Kaladipet in Thiruvottiyur.[1] This temple is located near Thyagaraja Swamy temple, Thiruvottiyur. This temple was historically known as Padmapuram[citation needed] and is estimated to be 500 years old.[citation needed] Perundevi shrine is located left to that of the Lord. The shrines for Navagrahas are installed on a stage designed as lotus petal. Magizham tree is the Thala Virutcham of the temple and Vaikanasam is the pooja.[citation needed]
The Vimana of the Lord's shrine is of the Trikala design. Gopuja (cow worship) is performed daily before the shrine of the Lord. Lord Sri Rama, Mother Sri Andal, Sri Anjaneya and Sri Chakarathalwar-the deity of the discus of the Lord grace from separate shrines in the temple. Theerthavari festival is celebrated in Vaikasi-May–June. The temple is situated so centrally that the devotees can also conveniently visit the Thyagaraja temple, North faced Lord Dakshinamurthy temple and Pattinathar temple. A devotee cannot afford to miss these temples.
Temple Historyedit
In the early 1700s, Chennai was under the governance of British East India Company and Joseph Collett was the President of Madras(Chennai). Vijayaraghavachariar, a Visnhu devote, was a trusted administrator of Joseph Collett. Vijayaraghavachariar began his daily work only after worshipping Pavalavanna Perumal in Kancheepuram. As he was traveling to Kancheepuram daily, Joseph Collett gave money for the construction of this temple near Madras (Chennai) for the convenience of his trusted agent. Upon the completion of the construction of the temple, the area was named after Joseph Collett as Colletpet, which later changed to Kaladipet.[2] Vijayaraghavachariar continued the Kancheepuram visit. When questioned by Collett, he said that the beauty of the procession deity drew him there. Collett arranged to bring that deity here. Pavalavanna Nather told his devotee that he did not differ in appearance anywhere to His devotees. "I am in the hearts of my devotees" He said. Vijayaraghavachariar rendered his services to his Lord throughout his lifetime.
Speciality of Templeedit
The Pavalavanna Perumal procession deity of the temple enjoys a special reputation in the temple with a staff in His left hand. The wedding festival is celebrated on the Panguni Uthiram day. He comes to the Mandap with Mothers Sridevi and Bhoodevi before the Mother Perundevi shrine where the festival is celebrated. Throughout the day Perumal grants darshan with Mother. After special Tirumanjanam, He returns to the sanctum sanctorum. During the wedding festival, those facing wedding problems offer unstripped coconut as nivedhana(offering), take it home and do pujas in the faith that their wedding would soon happen. As Perumal grants wedding boon, He is praised as Kalyana Varadaraja Perumal – Wedding Boon Perumal.
A 9-day festival in connection with Sri Rama Navami (Lord Sri Rama's birthday) is celebrated in the temple. As this is celebrated after the birth of Sri Rama, this is called Janana Utsav. In this temple, this festival begins 9 days earlier and ends on Navami the birthday of the Lord, hence called Garba Utsav (Utsav when the Lord was in Mother Kausalya's womb). The coronation of Sri Rama is celebrated on this day. Earlier, it was an 18-day Garba and Birth Utsav covering both the periods. Now, the Garba Utsav only is celebrated.
Festivaledit
The festivals of the temple are,
Thiruvottiyur Varadharaja Perumal Temple
S. No.
Festival
Month
1
10 day Acharya Sri Ramanuja Vizha
April–May
2
Vaikasi Brahmmotsava
May–June
3
Krishna Jayanthi
August–September
4
Masi Magam
February–March
5
Panguni Uthiram
March–April
Referencesedit
^"Kaladipet Kalyana Varadaraja Perumal Temple". greenmesg.org. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
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old citation needed Perundevi shrine is located left to that of the Lord The shrines for Navagrahas are installed on a stage designed as lotus petal Magizham tree is the Thala Virutcham of the temple and Vaikanasam is the pooja citation needed Varadharaja Perumal TempleReligionAffiliationHinduismDistrictChennaiDeityKalyana Varadaraja Perumal Vishnu PerundeviPavala VannarLocationLocationThiruvotriyur ChennaiStateTamil NaduCountry IndiaVaradharaja Perumal Temple Tiruvottiyur Chennai Tamil NaduGeographic coordinates 13 09 12 N 80 17 48 E 13 1534 N 80 2966 E 13 1534 80 2966ArchitectureTypeDravidian architectureElevation29 56 m 97 ft Contents 1 General Information 2 Temple History 3 Speciality of Temple 4 Festival 5 References 6 External linksGeneral Information editThe Vimana of the Lord s shrine is of the Trikala design Gopuja cow worship is performed daily before the shrine of the Lord Lord Sri Rama Mother Sri Andal Sri Anjaneya and Sri Chakarathalwar the deity of the discus of the Lord grace from separate shrines in the temple Theerthavari festival is celebrated in Vaikasi May June The temple is situated so centrally that the devotees can also conveniently visit the Thyagaraja temple North faced Lord Dakshinamurthy temple and Pattinathar temple A devotee cannot afford to miss these temples Temple History editIn the early 1700s Chennai was under the governance of British East India Company and Joseph Collett was the President of Madras Chennai Vijayaraghavachariar a Visnhu devote was a trusted administrator of Joseph Collett Vijayaraghavachariar began his daily work only after worshipping Pavalavanna Perumal in Kancheepuram As he was traveling to Kancheepuram daily Joseph Collett gave money for the construction of this temple near Madras Chennai for the convenience of his trusted agent Upon the completion of the construction of the temple the area was named after Joseph Collett as Colletpet which later changed to Kaladipet 2 Vijayaraghavachariar continued the Kancheepuram visit When questioned by Collett he said that the beauty of the procession deity drew him there Collett arranged to bring that deity here Pavalavanna Nather told his devotee that he did not differ in appearance anywhere to His devotees I am in the hearts of my devotees He said Vijayaraghavachariar rendered his services to his Lord throughout his lifetime Speciality of Temple editThe Pavalavanna Perumal procession deity of the temple enjoys a special reputation in the temple with a staff in His left hand The wedding festival is celebrated on the Panguni Uthiram day He comes to the Mandap with Mothers Sridevi and Bhoodevi before the Mother Perundevi shrine where the festival is celebrated Throughout the day Perumal grants darshan with Mother After special Tirumanjanam He returns to the sanctum sanctorum During the wedding festival those facing wedding problems offer unstripped coconut as nivedhana offering take it home and do pujas in the faith that their wedding would soon happen As Perumal grants wedding boon He is praised as Kalyana Varadaraja Perumal Wedding Boon Perumal A 9 day festival in connection with Sri Rama Navami Lord Sri Rama s birthday is celebrated in the temple As this is celebrated after the birth of Sri Rama this is called Janana Utsav In this temple this festival begins 9 days earlier and ends on Navami the birthday of the Lord hence called Garba Utsav Utsav when the Lord was in Mother Kausalya s womb The coronation of Sri Rama is celebrated on this day Earlier it was an 18 day Garba and Birth Utsav covering both the periods Now the Garba Utsav only is celebrated Festival editThe festivals of the temple are Thiruvottiyur Varadharaja Perumal Temple S No Festival Month 1 10 day Acharya Sri Ramanuja Vizha April May 2 Vaikasi Brahmmotsava May June 3 Krishna Jayanthi August September 4 Masi Magam February March 5 Panguni Uthiram March AprilReferences edit Kaladipet Kalyana Varadaraja Perumal Temple greenmesg org Retrieved 3 September 2016 Indian Columbus Kaladipet Varadaraja Perumal Temple Chennai India 8 January 2011 External links editGeoHack Kalyana Varadharaja Perumal Temple Tiruvottiyur Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kalyana Varadharaja Perumal Temple Thiruvottiyur amp oldid 1182672329, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
