Who built varadaraja Temple?

Who built varadaraja Temple?

Chola Kings
It is one of the Divya Desams, the 108 temples of Vishnu believed to have been visited by the 12 poet saints, or Alwars….Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram.

Varadaraja Perumal Temple
Type Dravidian architecture
Creator Chola Kings, later Nayaks of Thanjavur
Completed 3rd century

Which God is Divya?

Vishnu
A Divya Desam or Vaishnava Divya Desam is one of the 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in the works of the Alvars (saints). ”Divya” means “divine” and “Desam” indicates “place of abode” (temple).

What is the name of Kanchipuram Varadaraja Perumal Temple?

Among the Divya Desams, Kanchipuram Varadaraja Perumal temple is known as: ‘Perumal Koil’. This is one of the most sacred places for Vaishnavites. The fourth of the Divya Desams that completes this series is Melukote —which is known as Thirunarayanapuram.

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Who are the Thathacharyas of Kanchipuram Perarulalan Kovil?

The event is commemorated as a festival in the temple. The Thathacharyas are the custodians of the Kanchipuram Perarulalan Kovil popularly known as Varadaraja Perumal temple. They are the Pradhana Acharya Purushas in the protocol to receive and deliver the temple honours.

What is the core of Vishnu Kanchipuram?

The core of Vishnu Kanchi is this temple. It is also called Devrajaswamy Temple. Spread across 23 acres of land, it is not just one temple but a complete temple complex with many temples, pillared halls & pavilions and tanks. There are certain important things that you should not miss at this temple in Kanchipuram.

Which of the following temple is known as ‘Perumal Koil’?

Among the Divya Desams, Kanchipuram Varadaraja Perumal temple is known as: ‘Perumal Koil’. This is one of the most sacred places for Vaishnavites.