History Of Varadaraja Perumal Temple - Why Is Athi Varadar Raising Done Once in 40 Years
Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram - Tamil Nadu Kanchipuram is one of the Seven Holy Cities in Inda with Goddes “Kamakshi Amman” Ruling. Kanchi Puram means, Ka - Bramha, Anchi - Worshipped (Lord Vishnu) Puram - City. Sri Vardaraja Perumal Temple is one of the major Vaishnava Temple in South India which is ranked Par with Tirupathi and Srirangam. The idol of Lord Varatharaja Perumal is said to be installed by Lord Brahma Himself. Meaning of Varadharaja: “The King who Gives Benedictions” There is something really special and a Mind-Blowing Fact about this Temple. Since 01-July-2019 lakhs of devotees are thronging to this temple for a “ Rare Darshan” Rare Darshan On 01-July-2019, the idol called Athi Varadar was taken out of the temple Sacred Tank and has been kept for darshan. This is also called “Athi Varadhar Rising” Lord Athi Varadhar is taken out of the water once in 40 years and worshipped for 48 days. Lord Athi Varadhar will be placed out for 48 days