Kalyana Varadaraja Perumal Arungulam

Vaishnavite Temples, Thiruvallur District

God

Kalyana Varadaraja Perumal, facing east

Other Gods

Perundevi Thaayar facing east

Other Gods

Garuda, Sankatahara Veera Anjaneyar, Aandal

Kalyana Varadaraja Perumal Arungulam Temple is an east facing one with the main entrance in south side. It was in a very dilapidated condition and has been recently rebuilt to its beautiful condition. There is a temple pond behind. The lord is seen with his consorts Sreedevi and Bhoodevi on either side. The anjaneya idol here is a very special idol with Padma Reha in hand and Samahandi (Chrysanthemum) Pushpam.

Holy Water (Theertham) – No information

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – Vanni (Prosopis cineraria)

History

Kalyana Varadaraja Perumal Arungulam is an ancient temple said to have been built by Aparajita Pallava (C 880 CE)

Legend

No information

Directions

From Thiruttani take the road going to Nemili and drive on from there to reach Kalyana Varadaraja Perumal Arungulam. Arungulam is also connected to the Thiruvallur to Thiruttani main road.

Stay and Food

None locally, nearest is Thiruttani or Thiruvallur

Vaishnavite