When did Athi Varadar coming out?
The 12-feet idol of Athi Varadar (made out of fig tree) encased in silver was kept immersed in the temple tank for the past 40 years. It was taken out June 28 this year. Athi Varadar was last raised out of the water was on July 2, 1979.
What is Athi Varadar made of?
The deity is named Atthi Varadar as the idol is made of the Atthi or the fig tree. The Atthi Varadar idol is stored in an underground chamber inside the temple tank which is called the Anantha Sarovaram/ Anantha Saras. This idol is brought out to worship for 48 days after every 40 years.
Who built Kanchipuram temple?
Pallava king Rajasimha
Built by the Pallava king Rajasimha (reign 700-728 CE and otherwise known as Narasimhavarman II) it is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The sandstone structure is enclosed within a highly decorative wall which has interior niches forming 58 separate shrines containing figures of Shiva, Parvati, and Skanda.
Who constructed kailasanatha Temple?
ruler Rajasimha
The great Kailasanatha Temple was built by the ruler Rajasimha (A.D.700-728) at the beginning of the 8th century. The plan of the temple shows the layout of a typical Pallava sanctuary. The temple, entirely made of sandstone, faces east and is dedicated to Shiva.
What is Kanchipuram PIN code?
631502
Kanchipuram/Zip codes
What is the history of Athi Varadaraja Perumal Temple?
This was the mula-vigraha worshiped in the sanctum of the Kanchi Varadaraja Perumal Temple until the early 16th century. Due to the Muslim invasion, the Athi Varadar vigraha was immersed inside the sacred pushkarani of the temple secretively and the truth was known only to one family.
Why is Athi Varadar festival celebrated?
The Athi Varadar festival shot into prominence last year (2019) with people from all over India flocking to the holy city of Kanchipuram. This festival is celebrated at Athi Varadaraja Perumal temple. The Athi Varadaraja Perumal temple was built by the Chola’s in 1053.
Where will Athi Varadar be immersed in the tank?
The deity, Lord Athi Varadar, will be immersed in the tank at the Varadaraja Perumal temple in Kancheepuram district today at nightfall. The 48-day Athi Varadar festival will conclude on August 17 with the immersion of the deity into the temple tank in Kancheepuram. Express Photo.
Why is the Vishnu of Kanchipuram called Varadaraja Perumal?
Vishnu also says to Brahma, to do pooja to this idol once in 40 years for 48 days and to bury it back under the temple tank. Before that Vishnu grants all the boons that the Gods and DemiGods ask for and hence the Vishnu of Kanchipuram gets the name Varadaraja Perumal (Varam = boon, varada = giving boon, raja = king).