Shikhara Journeys

Planning your visit

Visiting Varadharaja Perumal Temple

Tamil Nadu · 12th-16th century, Chola foundations with Vijayanagara expansion · dedicated to Vishnu (as Varadharaja)

Getting there

Airport

  • Cheenai International Airport, Arakonam Sub-District 22.7 km
  • International Airport Chennai, Chennai 48.1 km

Railway station

  • Kanchipuram Railway Station, Kanchipuram 0.8 km
  • Walajabad Railway Station, Kanchipuram Sub-District 12.7 km

Bus stand

  • Kanchipuram Bus Stand, Kanchipuram 0.4 km
  • Orikkai Bus Stop, Kanchipuram 2.6 km

Distances are straight-line from the temple, not road distance.

When to go

Best months: Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb

Festivals: Garuda Sevai · Ati Varadar (every 40 years)

Where to stay

  • SSK Inn 2.3 km
  • Nitheesh Residency 2.6 km
  • Heritage Inn 2.6 km
  • Hotel Sri Venkatesa Perumal 2.7 km
  • Sri Rams Residency 2.8 km
  • Hotel Baboo Soorya 2.8 km

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On the day

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