About the temple
The presiding deity of the temple is Sri Varadaraja perumal. However the temple is more popular as the temple for Sri Yoga Hayagreevar who blesses the devotees with education and knowledge. The moolavar is Sri Varadaraja perumal while the utsavar is known as Devanatha perumal. The thayar here is known as Hemabuja nayagi. There is a seperate shrine for Rama, Lakshmanan, Sita and Hanuman.
How to reach
The temple is about 50 kms from Chennai and around 5-6 kms from Singaperumal koil. Travelling on the GST road from Chennai, take right just opposite to Mahindra City gate after Singaperumal koil. Cross the railway gate and continue straight on the road for about 3-4 kms. Once you reach the village you need the take a left and the temple is on a small lane in the right side. The nearest station is Singaperumal koil on the Chennai Beach-Chengalpet route.
Bus Routes:
From T.Nagar- 500deluxe, 500AC Buses and get down at singaperumal koil or Mahindra City stop. From there, many share autos are available to reach this temple.From Broadway- 500B deluxe and 500B AC Buses upto Mahindra City.
From Tambaram- M500
Sannadhis
Sri Varadaraja perumal
Hemabuja nayaki thayar
Andal
Yoga Hayagreevar
Alwars
Garudan
Rama, Lakshma, Seeta and Anjaneya
Specialty of the temple
Lord Hayagreevar's utsava moorthy is also seen in the main sannadhi in a yogic pose with folded legs and students pray here during examinations with pencils, hall tickets and books to get good results.
The idols of Devanadha perumal and Yoga Hayagreeva are believed to have been brought from Thiruvendhipuram divyadesam to protect them from invasions several years back.
The utsavar Devanadha perumal has a Prayoga chakra in his right hand.
Temple timings
The temple is open from 8 am to 12 noon in the mornings and from 4 pm to 7.30 pm in the evenings.
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