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| | #REDIRECT [[Varadharaja_Perumal_Temple,_Kanchipuram#Atthi_Varadar]] |
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| {{Infobox Hindu temple
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| | name = அத்தி வரதர் பெருமாள்
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| Arulmigu Devaraja Swami Temple
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| | map_type = India Tamil Nadu
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| | map_caption = Location in Tamil Nadu, India
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| | coordinates = {{coord|12.83515|79.70006|type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
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| | native_name = Varadharaja Perumal Temple
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| | country = India
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| | state = [[Tamil Nadu]]
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| | district = [[Kanchipuram]]
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| | location = [[Kanchi]]
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| | deity = [[Vishnu]]
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| | website = {{URL|www.tnhrce.gov.in}}
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| '''Lord Atthi Varadar [[Thirumal|Perumal]]''' is a form of [[Vishnu]] and the original [[deity]] or the moolavar of the [[Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram]] city near [[Chennai]] in [[Tamil Nadu]]. The deity is named ''Atthi'' Varadar as the idol is made of the ''Atthi'' or the [[Ficus|fig tree]]. The Atthi Varadar idol is stored in an underground chamber inside the temple tank which is called the Anantha Sarovaram/ Anantha Saras. This idol is brought out to worship for 48 days after every 40 years.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/athi-varadar-devotees-seek-hassle-free-online-booking/article28308001.ece|title=Athi Varadar devotees seek hassle-free online booking|date=2019-07-07|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-07-15|others=Special Correspondent|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/society/history-and-culture/retrieval-of-kanchi-athivaradar-a-deitys-tryst-with-history/article28182955.ece|title=Retrieval of Kanchi Athivaradar: a deity’s tryst with history|last=Narasimhan|first=T. a|date=2019-06-27|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-07-15|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
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| The holy idol is placed in the '''''Vasantha Mantapam''''' during the worship period. The Vasantha Mantapam is located in the south-west corner of the temple. During this 48 day period, the Aththi Varadar statue will be shown in
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| # '''''Kidantha Thirukkolam'' Or ''Sayana Kolam''''': is when the idol will be in a sleeping posture during the first 24 days of worship. | |
| # '''''Nindra Thirukkolam:''''': The next 24 days the idol will be in a standing posture for worship.
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| [[File:Vasantha Mantapam.jpg|thumb]]
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| The shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu is one of the [[Divya Desam]] shrines (108 temples of Vishnu) believed to have been visited and patronized by the 12 Vaishnava Tamil poet-saints, the [[Azhwars]]. [[Ramanuja|Sri Ramanujacharya]], the exponent of the [[Vishishtadvaita]] philosophy is believed to have resided in this temple.
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| == Raising of Athi Varadaraja Swamy ==
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| Athi Varadaraja Swamy raises from Amritha Saras once in 40 years
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| Earlier documented dates about the rise are:
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| * 1 July to 17 Aug 2019
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| * 2 July 1979
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| * 12 July 1939
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| * June 1892
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| * Aug 1854
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| == References ==
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| ==External links==
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| *[https://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=633 Athi Varadar]
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| *[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/events/worshipping-lord-athi-varadar-at-kanchipuram/articleshow/70056554.cms Worshipping Lord Athi Varadar @ Kanchipuram]
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| *[http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2019/jul/03/over-50k-throng-athi-varadar-temple-on-2nd-day-1998646.html over-50k-throng-athi-varadar-temple-on-2nd-day]
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| *[https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/after-40-years-under-water-kancheepuram-temple-deity-open-devotees-july-1-104508 Athi Varadar comes out of water every 40 years once.]
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| * [http://www.kanchi.tn.nic.in/varadaraja.htm/ Local government page]
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| * [http://www.indiantemples.com/Tamilnadu/df043.html Indian temples article]
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| * [http://sss.vn.ua/india/tamilnadu/kanchipuram/varadaraja_en.htm Photos of Varadaraja temple, 1280x960]
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| * [http://templetourismindia.com/tour/kanchipuram-athi-varadhar-temple/ Athi Varadar Temple]
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| * [http://www.divyadesam.com/hindu/temples/kanchipuram/tirukanchi-temple.shtml About Kanchipuram Divya Desam]
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| {{Famous Vishnu temples}}
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| [[Category:Divya Desams| ]]
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| [[Category:Hindu temples in Kanchipuram]]
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| [[Category:Dravidian architecture]]
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| [[Category:Chola architecture]]
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| [[Category:Vishnu temples]]
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| [[Category:Forms of Vishnu]]
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