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Varasiddhi Vinayakar Temple
- Besant Nagar,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
Varasiddhi Vinayakar Temple also known as Varasiddhi Vallabha Mahaganapati Temple, it is at Besant Nagar, Chennai, India. The temple is a famous Hindu temple, located near the beach at Besant Nagar. It is dedicated to the Hindu, elephant god Ganesha or Vinayaka.
About The Temple
The Kumbabhishekam of the temple was held in April, 1979 after its expansion. Prior to this, the idol of the Lord was worshipped in another site situated opposite the present premises inside the CPWD Quarters compound. The temple partakes in several social welfare activities such as providing food for the poor and also frequently organizing poojas.
The temple developed rapidly with the construction of an auditorium at the back of the praharam located on the eastern side. Musical programs are conducted by the temple administration in the auditorium during the festivals like Vinayaka Chathurthi. The auditorium is also rented out to other organizations for musical and cultural programs.
About The Deity
The Varasiddhi Vallabha Mahaganapati Temple is devoted to Sri Ganesha as Varasiddhi Vallabha Mahaganapati. Ganapati Homam is done here on regular basis. The sanctum sanctorum of the temple houses the idol of Valampuri Varasiddhi Vinayakar along with his consort Siddhi on his left side. Another miniature idol of Ganesha that was originally worshiped is installed above the present main idol.
Daily Poojas Details
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POOJA DETAILS |
TIME |
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Viswaroopa Dharshanam |
06.00 A.M |
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Manthra Pushpam And Archanas |
08.30 A.M |
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Evening Manthra Pushpam |
07.00 P.M |
Speical Poojas
Several special poojas are organized by the Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple attracting steams of pilgrims residing in the locality. Special days are also ascribed for specific poojas such as the Raghu Kala Pooja for Ambal are conducted on Tuesdays; Sahasvaranamam held on Fridays and Saturdays are reserved for special archana to navagrahas. Besides these, Sathyanarayana Pooja is conducted on full moon days, pooja is organised at dakshinamurthi sannathi on pradosham days and special offerings are given at balasubramanya sannathi on krithigai days.
How To Reach Chennai
Airport
One can easily get regular flights to Chennai from other major cities of the country.
Railways
There are regular trains from other major cities of the country to Chennai.
Road
Chennai is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular buses.
Temple Address
Sri Varasiddhi Vinayakar Temple,
3rd Ave, Besant Nagar, Chennai District,
Tamil Nadu, Pincode - 600090.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- The main deity blesses his devotees all peace and happiness
Shlokas
Gajaananam Bhoota Ganaadhi Sevitam Kapitta Jamboophaala Saara Bhakshitam Umaasutam Shoka Vinaasha Kaaranam Namaami Vighneswara Paada Pankajam
Meaning -Oh elephant-faced Lord, who is served by all the Ganas, who consumes the essence of Kapitta and Jamboophala, His favourite fruits, who is Uma's son, who destroys the gloom of His devotees, who handles hurdles, we worship your lotus feet.
Tatpurushaaya Vidmahe Vakratundaaya Dheemahe Tanno Danthihi Prachodayaat
Meaning -We meditate on the great power, we call upon the single tusked Ganesh, who grants wishes.
Vakratunda Mahakaaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kuru Mey Deva Sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada
Meaning -I pray to thee O Lord, who has a curved trunk and a strong body, the shine of a million suns, to remove all the hurdles that may block me from all the tasks I intend to perform.
Agajaanana Padmaarkam Gajaananam Aharnisham Anekadantham Bhaktaanaam Ekadantam Upaasmahey
Meaning -The sun to Mother Parvati's lotus face, I worship Lord Ganesh, with the elephant face, the one who grants a lot of wishes, the one with the single tusk, I salute thee to grant my wish.
Timings
6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.