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Varadaraja Perumal temple (also called Vedapureswarar - Varadharajar Temple) in the South Indian union territory of Puducherry, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. It is located heritage town region of the city. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is a storehouse of Chola architecture. A granite wall surrounds the temple, enclosing all its shrines. The temple has a five-tiered rajagopuram, the temple's gateway tower. The temple is originally believed to have been built by the Cholas during the 11th century, with later expansion from the Pandyas. The temple follows Vaikasana Agama tradition of worship. Four daily rituals and three yearly festivals are held at the temple, of which the ten-day annual Brahmostavam during the Tamil month of Chittirai (April - May) and five-day Pavitrotsavam during Avani(August - September) and 25-day Ramar festival during chittirai being the most prominent. The temple is maintained and administered by the Archaeological Survey of India as a protected monument.
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VEDHAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE temple (Lord Shiva) - also known as the Eashwaran Dharmaraj Koil - is located on M.G. Road, Pondi (Next to Varadaraja Perumal Temple). The "Rajagopuram" is 75 feet tall & very colourful '' {Pl Ref to our Photos} is filled with statues of Gods and Goddesses & other Statues. The 'Swayambu Linga' - the idol manifested on its own was found in its current form. There is another shrine for Lord Dakshinamurthy and Lord Muruga in this temple. Devotees perform 'Abhishekam' – a ritual of bathing a deity in water, milk, honey, ghee, fruit juice, etc. and the resulting mixture is served as 'Prasadam' to the devotees. Kruthika, Sankatahara Chaturthi, Adi Kruthikai, Thai Kruthikai, Chitra Poornima, Adipooram and Pradosham days are auspicious days and hundreds of devotees come for prayers. Deepavali, Pongal & Tamil New Year are a few other important days. INFO: In 1748, during Governor Dupleix's rule, the original temple (Vedapuri Iswaran Koil) was fully demolished. It was reconstructed around 1788. Temple Timings 6:30am - 12:00pm and 4:30pm - 9:30pm Temple Contact +91-413-2336686
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Such a beautiful and divine temple. Lord shiva along with his family members like Lord Ganesh, Lord Murugan and other deities were residing in this beautiful temple and the most important thing is cleanliness inside the temple. Oh they’re following the swach Bharat movement inside the temple without failures. I really felt very happy when I visited the clean and beautiful temple Arulmigu “Shri Gnanambikai Amman udanurai Shri Vedapuriswarar”.
Sankar GSankar G
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Beautiful Shiva temple with a large tank inside located on a busy street. The Vedapuriswarar temple is the other major Shiva temple in Pondicherry other than the Kalatheeswarar temple on Mission street. Architecture is similar based on Chola traditions. The temple has a tank inside and it’s quite a serene place to just sit and be in silence. A must visit temple is you’re in Pondicherry.
Raj ArunachalaRaj Arunachala
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Serene temple in the heritage town with Shiva worshipped as Vedapureeswarar and Parvathi as Tiripurasundari. Dewan Kandappa Mudaliar expanded the temple with the help of public contributions in 1788 after the temple was demolished by French troops in 1748. Beautiful pushkarni in the back with cows adds to the tranquility.
Abi & MakuAbi & Maku
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So blissful to see the temple. Heavenly construction. 1st time ever seen ac inside the sreekovil. Prasad of lemon rice and Kesari are so delicious never had such succulent keari ever. I think pondicherry should definitely promote spiritual tourism more than beach tourism. Really pondi is blessed with ample of temples.
sidharth K Psidharth K P
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Vedapureeswarar Temple in Puducherry, in the South Indian union territory of Puducherry, is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple was demolished by the French troops in 1748. Shiva is worshipped as Vedapureeswarar and his consort Parvathi as Tiripurasundari.
attractions: Rock Beach, Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Devasthanam, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Bharathi Park Puducherry, Puducherry Museum, Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Mahakavi Bharathiyar Memorial Centre, Aayi Mandapam, Goubert Market, restaurants: Cafe Xtasi, Surguru Restaurant ஸற்குரு உணவகம், Surguru Spot Restaurant, Dilliwaala6, Fish Aurant Restaurant, Catamaran Brewing Company, Taka Pizza, 1 RUE SUFFREN - Best Resto Bar Restaurant in White Town - Pondicherry, Surguru Veg Restaurant ஸற்குரு உணவகம், Sri Murugan Cafe
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