Varadaraja Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Minjur Town in Thiruvallur District of Tamilnadu. This Temple is considered as Abhimana Sthalam and also referred as Vada Kanchi. Lakhs of devotees visit this temple during Garuda Sevai. This Temple is believed to be 400 years old.
Architecture
Legend / Local stories
This place was once called Mouncharanyam as sacred grass grew here all over the place. In course of time, Mouncharanyam became Minjur.
Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 07.00 AM to 11.00 AM and 05.00 PM to 08.00 PM.
Festivals
Vaikasi Brahmotsavam is special here. During Garuda Sevai, Lakhs of devotees visit this temple. All Utsavams are celebrated here similar to Kanchi Varadaraja Perumal temple. It is said that devotees visit Kanchi early in the morning and follow it up by visiting the Minjur Varadaraja Perumal Temple. Puratasi Saturdays are special here.
The Temple is situated right in the center of Minjur Town. The Temple is located at about 600 meters from Minjur Market Bus Stop, 1 Km from Minjur Bus Depot, 1 Km from Minjur Railway Station, 3 Kms from Thiruvudai Amman Temple, 8 Kms from Devadanam, 11 Kms from Ponneri, 52 Kms from Thiruvallur, 26 Kms from Chennai and 45 Kms from Chennai International Airport.
Contact Details
Varadaraja Perumal Temple,
Minjur, Thiruvallur District Mobile: +91 99409 84355
