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Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Poonamallee
A Vishnu temple in the historic town of Poonamallee whose origins are traced to the 10th century CE during the reign of Chola king Parantaka I. It is one of the principal heritage temples of the old Poonamallee, formerly Poovirundhavalli, settlement.
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Before you go to Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Poonamallee
Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
We report each site's own published rules neutrally, and only where we can source them.
Typetemple
Nearest basePoonamallee
DistrictThiruvallur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2→Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Poonamallee is planned from Poonamallee, one of the travel bases in Thiruvallur district. Use Poonamallee for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Poonamallee or nearby in Thiruvallur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Varadaraja Perumal Temple, PoonamalleeSeasonal guide
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Today at Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Poonamallee
Sunrise5:58 am
Sunset6:21 pm
Golden hour best light5:21 pm–6:21 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:21 pm–6:46 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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One more place around Poonamallee worth a day of its own.
mosqueBig Mosque (Periya Palli), Poonamallee
170 m · 2 min walk
Built in 1653 CE by Rustam, son of the Golconda courtier Astirabad Dhulfiqar, and regarded as the first Indo-Saracenic style mosque in Tamil Nadu. A Persian inscription dated 1653 CE inside the mosque records its founding. It is one of the key heritage monuments of historic Poonamallee.
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Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Poonamallee — at a glance
Timings7:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 - 8:00 PM daily
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Poonamallee
In Poonamallee town on the Chennai-Bangalore road; nearest railway Avadi (~10 km) on the Chennai suburban line; Chennai (MAA) airport ~15 km.
Getting around Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Poonamallee
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Poonamallee
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When is the best time to visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Poonamallee?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Poonamallee?
Entry: Free. Timings: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 - 8:00 PM daily.
How do I reach Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Poonamallee?
Base yourself in Poonamallee or nearby in Thiruvallur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Poonamallee?
About an hour.
What else is near Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Poonamallee?
Nearby you can pair Big Mosque (Periya Palli), Poonamallee (170 m), Tiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman Temple (9.6 km), Vedapureeswarar Temple, Thiruverkadu (10.3 km), Masilamaneeswarar Temple, Thirumullaivoyal (14.4 km).
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