Sri Varadaraja perumal temple/ Yoga Hayagreeva temple, Chettipunyam

 About the temple

The presiding deity of the temple is Sri Varadaraja perumal. However the temple is more popular as the temple for Sri Yoga Hayagreevar who blesses the devotees with education and knowledge. The moolavar is Sri Varadaraja perumal while the utsavar is known as Devanatha perumal. The thayar here is known as Hemabuja nayagi. There is a seperate shrine for Rama, Lakshmanan, Sita and Hanuman.

How to reach

The temple is about 50 kms from Chennai and around 5-6 kms from Singaperumal koil. Travelling on the GST from Chennai, take the right just opposite Mahindra City gate after Singaperumal koil. Cross the railway gate and continue straight on the road for about 3-4 kms. Once you reach the village you need the take a left and the temple is on a small lane in the right side. The nearest station is Singaperumal koil on the Chennai Beach-Chengalpet route.

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Sannadhis

Sri Varadaraja perumal

Hemabuja nayaki thayar

Andal

Yoga Hayagreevar

Alwars

Garudan

Rama, Lakshma, Seeta and Anjaneya

Specialty of the temple

Lord Hayagreevar's utsava moorthy is also seen in the main sannadhi in a yogic pose with folded legs and students pray here during examinations with pencils, hall tickets and books to get good results.

The idols of Devanadha perumal and Yoga Hayagreeva are believed to have been brought from Thiruvendhipuram divyadesam to protect them from invasions several years back.

The utsavar Devanadha perumal has a Prayoga chakra in his right hand

Temple timings

The temple is open from 8 am to 12 noon in the mornings and from 4 pm to 7.30 pm in the evenings.

Temples in proximity

Pataladri Narasimhar - Singaperumal temple

Sri Kamala Varadaraja perumal temple, Arasar kovil

About the temple

The temple is on the banks of the Palar river. The presiding dieties are Kamala Varadaraja perumal and Sundara Mahalakshmi. However renovations are going on in the temple to replace the main sannadhi of Varadaraja perumal with a new structure and hence darshan is not possible for the lord. You can however worship Mahalakshmi here who is said to be very powerful and special. It is more popular as Mahalakshmi temple and if case you need to ask the route you can mention the same.

How to reach

Travelling on the GST road from Chennai you come across Padalam cross road after Chengelpet. Take a left turn here (boards before this junction will indicate a right turn towards vedanthangal). Keep going on the road to cross the railway track and continue to reach Arasar koil..from GST the temple would be around 6-7 kms. The temple is on the left side. By train Padalam station is the nearest.

Speciality of the temple

Sundara mahalakshmi is said to be the mother of all the 64 forms of Lakshmi. 

Sundara Mahalakshmi has 6 fingers on the right leg and 6 is shukra's number. So Mahalakshmi is said to control Shukra's powers to bestow prosperity.

Shukra is said to pray to the goddess here every friday.

Contact details


The contact person name is Kannan Bhattacharyar @ 96985 10956

Temples in proximity

Prasanna Venkateshwara perumal - Thirumalai Vaiyavoor, Ramanuja Yogavanam temple

Sri Aaduthurai Perumal Kovil,Thirukoodalur

 
About the temple

The temple is among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas and comes under Chola naatu divyadesams. The presiding deity here is Sri Vayyam Kaatha perumal, also called Uyyanthavar or Jegat rakshakan (one who protects the world) in standing posture. The temple is a purana sthalam as well as a prarthana sthalam and is known as Sangama kshetram. There is a five tier rajagopuram in the temple. Thayar here is known as Padmaasani or pushpavalli thayar. The place got its name as koodalur which means coming together as all the devas had approached Lord Vishnu to save the earth from demon Hiranyakshan at this place.

How to reach

The temple is around 25 kms from Kumbakonam and can be reached by travelling in buses plying to Thiruvaiyaru. The bus stop is in front of the temple. The temple is about 5 kns from Thirukavithalam and Thirukandiyur, Thirupullamboothangudi, Thiruaadhanoor and Thanjai Maa Mani divyadesams can also be covered at the same time if a private car/auto is booked for half a day.

Nearest Railhead: Kumbakonam / Tanjavur
Nearest airport: Trichy

Specialty of the temple

There is a jackfruit tree behind the main sannadhi and there is a big conch (shanku) like formation on it that is said to have formed naturally when it was being planned to cut down a portion of the tree for renovation purpose. The formation is covered with turmeric for identification.

Sannadhis

Varadarajar
Andal
Alwars

Vimanam and Pushkarni

The temple pond is called Chakra Theertham and the Vimanam is known as Suddhasathva vimanam.

Temple Timings and contact details

The temple is open from 7.30 am to 12.30 pm in the mornings and from 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm in the evenings. The priest Sri Venkatesa Bhattar can be contacted at 04374-244279.

Temples in proximity

Harasaapavimochana perumal temple- Thirukandiyur
Thanjai Maa Mani,
Valvil Ramar temple-Pullam Bhootangudi,
Aandalakkum Aiyan temple- Thiruaadhanoor
Gajendra Varadhan perumal temple- Thirukapisthalam

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Kote Varadarajar swamy Temple, Sathyagalam

About the temple

 The presiding lord of Sathyagalam temple is Sri Varadharajar perumal and his consort Peruyndevi thayar. When Srirangam was being attacked by Muslims, Swami Desikan moved along the Kaveri river and settled down at Sathyagalam for almost 12 years. Swami Desikan has written several books during his stay here.

How to reach

Sathyagalam is about 125 kms from Bangalore on Kollegal route. After reaching maddur on the Bangalore Mysore highway, take a left turn towards Kollegal when travelling from Bangalore. Buses towards Kollegal pass through Satyagalam. The temple is close to Sathyagalam Hand Post. A trip to Sathyagalam, Madhyarangam Ranganathar temple and the famous Shivanasamudram falls can be completed in a day.

Nearest Railway station: Maddur on Bangalore-Mysore route
Nearest Airport: Bangalore

Sannadhis

 Sri Varadharaja Perumal Sannadhi
Peruyndevi thayar sannadi (Varadha Vallabha Thayar)
Sri Vedanta Desikar Sannadhi
Anjaneya Sannadhi

Specialty of the temple
 Swami Desikar in this temple is found in Ninra Thirukolam (standing posture) as compared to other temples where he is in sitting posture. It is said that he was standing and curiously looking at Srirangam to check if everything is set right for him to return.

Swami Desikar is standing on Kooramsanam that was formed naturally by granite for Swami’s daily anusthtanam.



Temple Timings and Contact details

The temple is open from 6 am to 10 am in the mornings and from 5 pm to 7 pm in the evenings.

The priest to be contacted is Sri Madhavan Bhattar at 09880561934.

Temples in proximity

Madhyarangam Ranganathar temple
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