Varadaraja Perumal and Sowriraja Perumal Temple

Varadaraja Perumal and Sowriraja Perumal Temple is a twin Vishnu temple complex located in Thennankudi village in the Villianur commune of Puducherry. The temples are dedicated to Lord Vishnu as Varadaraja Perumal and Sowriraja Perumal. Built in traditional Dravidian style, the shrines serve as important local places of worship and reflect the Vaishnavite heritage of the Puducherry region.

Visitors can expect a quiet village temple setting with two adjacent Perumal shrines featuring typical Dravidian architectural elements such as sanctums, pillared mandapas and gopuram-style entrances. The complex is compact and peaceful, surrounded by residential and agricultural areas. Visitors can observe daily pujas, view the decorated deities, and explore the temple courtyards. The atmosphere is devotional and uncrowded compared to larger city temples.