About Sri Gajaendra Varadha Raja Perumal Temple
Sri Gajendra Varadha Perumal Temple in Thirukandiyur is dedicated to the Hindu god Maha Vishnu. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Azhwar saints from the 6th–9th centuries AD.
History of Sri Gajaendra Varadha Raja Perumal Temple
The temple is believed to have been built by the Medieval Cholas of the late 8th century AD, with later contributions from Vijayanagar kings and Madurai Nayaks. The temple has a five-tier rajagopuram and a single precinct. The prime deity, Gajendra Varadhar is enshrined in the sactum, in a reclining posture, called Bhujanga sayanam.
Sri Gajaendra Varadha Raja Perumal Temple Festivals
The Gajendra Moksha Leela celebrated in the Tamil month of Adi (July–August), Chariot festival during the Tamil month of Vaikasi (May–June) on Visakam star and Brahmmotsavam are the major festivals celebrated in the temple, along with all Vishnu related festivals.
Location: To view the location please click here
Address: Mela Post, Kabisthalam, Papanasam Taluk, Tamil Nadu
Parking Facilities: Car parking around the temple is enough to accommodate a lot of vehicles
Nearest Airport: Trichy International Airport – 76 km
Nearest Railway station: Papanasam – 5 km
Sri Gajaendra Varadha Raja Perumal Temple Opening Hours
Morning Hours: 7:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Evening Hours: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
For more details please dial 04374223434
Sri Gajaendra Varadha Raja Perumal Temple official website: Not available
Bus Route
Sri Gajaendra Varadha Raja Perumal Temple in Kabhisthalam is about 15 kms from Kumbakonam on the Thiruvaiyaru route. Every 1/2 an hour buses available from Kumbakonam bus terminal.
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Near By Temples: Swamimalai Murugan Temple, Sri Ramalingaswami 108 Shiva Temple, Thingalur Kailasanathar (Chandran) Temple, Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Palaivananathar Temple
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Near By Places to Visit: Darasuram, Papanasam, Thirubuvanam, Patteeswaram
