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Varadarajar Temple
- Sowcarpet,Tamil Nadu
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The Varadarajar temple is situated in Chennai and is dedicated to both God Vishnu and God Shiva. This ancient twin temple, where God Shiva is called Arunachaleswarar, and God Vishnu is called Varadarajar is located on Annapillai Street in Sowcarpet. It is a shrine for goddess Abidagujambal which houses a gigantic idol of the deity.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- To pray for peace of mind
- Sprituality
- To attain success in education
- career
- Seeking marriage boon
Shlokas
Balam Balavatam Caham Kamaragavivarjitam Dharmaviruddho Bhutesu Kamo'smi Bharatarsabha
Meaning -According to this sloka, God is the isolated and aloof strength of the controlling and virtuous craving in men.
Ye Caiva Sattvika Bhava Rajasastamasasca Ye Matta Everti Tanviddhi Na Tvaham Tesu Temayi
Meaning -According to this sloka, though the only source of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obsessive and dark) elements is God, they are not present within the God or the deity.
Tribhirgunamayairbhavairebhih Sarvamidam Jagat Mohitam Nabhijanati Mamebhyah Paramavyayam
Meaning -According to this sloka, the entire world doesn't recognize the eternal God beyond them, because they are consumed by the elements of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obssessive and dark).
Daivi Hyesa Gunamayi Mama Maya Duratyaya Mameva Ye Prapadyante Mayametam Taranti Te
Meaning -According to this sloka, the heavenly maya of God is very complicated, but those who worship God will be able to overcome it.
Timings
7 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. 4.30 p.m. to 8 p.m.