About Varadharaja Perumal Temple

Exploring the Ancient Vishnu Temple: A Divine Icon Linked to the 108 Divya Desams.

Temple’s Peculiarity:

This age-old temple is an important icon of Pondicherry and is praised as closely associated with one among the 108 Divya Desams at Thiruvahindrapuram. Lord Vishnu is the presiding deity, gracing his devotees in the standing posture.

Festivals: Brahmothsavam, Ramar festival, Vaikunta Ekadasi, all Saturdays of Purattasi, and Garuda Sevai are the noteworthy festivals in this temple. But the temple is thronged with devotees round the year.

Special Offerings: Devotees offer Thulasi garland, Ghee, sandal paste, clothes, sweet puddings, and Thirumanjanam to the Lord for a prosperous and problem-free life. People will also donate food and clothes to the poor people around this temple.

Timings: This temple is kept open from 6 am to 12 PM, then from 4 PM to 9 PM.

Uniqueness: There is a mirror in this temple which amazes everyone, and there are the effigies of all 108 Vishnus. This is the only temple in Tamil Nadu that has all the 108 forms of Lord Vishnu found in all the Divyadesams. Another speciality of this temple is that newborn babies are brought here and are given the first rice called Annapraasanamin in front of Lord Vishnu, in the belief that the baby will be taken care of by Lord Vishnu and will lead a healthy life.

Address: This temple is located at MG Road in Pondicherry.

Nearby Temples: Sri Vedapureeswarar Temple and Kanniga Parameswari Temple are the nearby temples.

How to Reach Varadharaja Perumal Temple?

• Bus: Buses from Chennai will connect you to Pondicherry. From Pondicherry bus stand, this temple is within walking distance.
• Train: Trains from all major cities will arrive at Pondicherry junction.
• Airport: Chennai airport is the nearest airport from where the temple can be reached within three hours, travelling by road.