Located about 5kms East of Thirukattupalli on the Kandiyur Road is the 400 year old Venkatesa Perumal Koil in Varagur. This place was originally called Bhoopathiraja puram.
Narayana Theerthar, a Sanyasi from Guntur, had developed severe stomach pain and invoked the blessings of Thirupathi Lord to relieve him from the pain. It is believed that Lord Varaha directed him to the entrance of this place and disappeared from here. Hence, this place came to be called ‘Vara’gur.
Lord Krishna is believed to have danced to the Krishna Leela songs presented by Narayana Theertha at this temple. A unique feature at this temple is the sculpture of Anjaneya in a special posture of putting Thaalam to these Krishna Leela songs.
Prarthana Sthalam for the jobless
One is said to find a job immediately if he visits this temple and prays sincerely and promises to offer the first month salary to the Lord here.
Festivals
Chitrai Akshaya Trithi
10day Sri Jayanthi
Puratasi Saturdays
Margazhi Mohana Alankaram
Maasi Narayana Theerthar Special Arathana
Quick Facts
Moolavar : Lakshmi Narayana East Facing Sitting Posture
Utsavar : Venkatesa Perumal
Temple Time : 7am-12noon and 5pm-8pm
Contact No. : 90808 05403/ 04362 287510
How to reach
The temple is about 10kms East of Koviladi Divya Desam on the Thirukattupalli-Kandiyur road. Direct bus from Thanjavur to Varagur (25kms) – First bus at 530am from old bus stand. Bus will take over an hour to reach Varagur. One can also reach the temple via Srirangam-Kallanai-Koviladi-Thirukattupalli
Am a native of this village . The posture of moolavar is SITTING not STANDING . Would be really helpful if u can correct it :) :) Thanks .
ReplyDeleteThanks for pointing out. Have made the correction.
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Excellent web site, professionally devoted for its formation and a guiding factor for every pilgrims visiting these temples. Narration are quite educative. Photographs are marvelous and well taken. Pray Lord Narayanan to give more strength and good health to continue this service to our religion and faiths. Pranams
ReplyDeleteIt will help people who want to send donations if you can include Temple Bank a/c details with IFSC code. Also give trustee name and contact number.
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I want to send hundi kanikkai to the temple.give me bank account details.
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I will be attending August 2019 Uriyadi festival. Can you please tell me how to reach the temple by train or bus from trichy ?
ReplyDeleteTrichy- kallanai- thirukattupalli- kandiyur road
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Thanjavur- Kandiyur- Thiru Kattupalli road
Contact no please
ReplyDeleteI want to donate to the temple. If some one can share the bank details of this temple i would be grate ful
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Is there a Memorial for Sri Narayana Theerthar in Varagur? Shir Sivan Sir, younger brother of Kanchi Maha Periavah had said that a suitable memorial needs to be built in Varagur. is any effort being made in this direction. I would like to know.
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My forefathers Varagur Aiyavayyar hailed from this village... SRIDHAR. 9440954161
ReplyDeleteWould like to contribute for Monthly archanai which was being done earlier. Kindly provide ifsc code and Trustees name to make it convenient. Thank you.
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ReplyDeleteMy grandfather's ( Father’s father) brother is only Varahoor Sri Muthuswamy Ayyar Pidil ( Violin) vidhvaan. Dhanyosmi.
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