Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram
Varadharaja Perumal Temple, also called Hastagiri and Attiyuran, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu located in the city of Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the Divya Desams, the 108 temples of Vishnu believed to have been visited by the 12 poet saints, or the Alvars. It is located in a suburb of Kanchipuram known as the Vishnu Kanchi that is a home for many famous Vishnu temples. One of the greatest Hindu scholars of Vaishnava Vishishtadvaita philosophy, Ramanuja, is believed to have resided in this temple.
Gopurams of the temple
View of the rajagopuram from near a pillar at the entrance
Images in the temple
Vasantha Mantapam, where Atthi Varadar is worshipped for 48 days after every 40 years.
Kanchipuram also known as Kanjeevaram, is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu in the Tondaimandalam region, 72 km (45 mi) from Chennai – the capital of Tamil Nadu. Known as the City of Thousand Temples, Kanchipuram is known for its temple architectures, 1000-pillared halls, huge temple towers and silk saris. Kanchipuram serves as one of the most important tourist destinations in India. Kanchipuram has become a centre of attraction for foreign tourists as well. The city covers an area of 36.14 km2 (13.95 sq mi) and an estimated population of more than 300,000 in 2021. It is the administrative headquarters of Kanchipuram District. Kanchipuram is well-connected by road and rail.
Vaikunta Perumal Temple, (731 CE–796 CE), one of the oldest temple in the city
Sculptures inside Kanchipuram Kailasanathar Temple – the oldest existing temple in the city
The Battle of Pollilur, fought near Kanchipuram in 1780
A house depicting old living style of Kanchipuram