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Varadharaja Perumal

वरदराज पेरुमाल्
Also known as: Varadarāja Perumāl, Devaraja, Kanchipuram Perumal

About

The form of Vishnu worshipped at Kanchipuram. Name means 'King who bestows boons.' One of the most important Vishnu temples in South India. Represented in standing, reclining, and seated forms. Central to Sri Vaishnava tradition.

Attributes

Boon-giverKanchipuramSri VaishnavaAncient temple

Symbols

ShankhaChakraGadaLotusGaruda
Consort
Lakshmi (Perundevi)
Vahana (Mount)
Garuda

Associated Mantras

Om Varadarāja Perumāl Namaḥ
Varadaraja Stotram

Festivals

Vaikuntha EkadashiVaradaraja Perumal festival

Scriptures

Divya PrabandhamPuranas

Regions Worshipped

KanchipuramTamil Nadu

Iconography

Four-armed standing form. Holds shankha, chakra, gada, lotus. Crowned. Sometimes depicted with Lakshmi. Serene, benevolent expression.