About Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Chinna Veerampattinam
Varadaraja Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu as Varadaraja Perumal, located in the coastal fishing village of Chinna Veerampattinam, about 7 km south of Puducherry town. The temple is built in Dravidian architectural style and serves as the main Vaishnavite shrine for the local community. Situated near Veerampattinam Beach, it is an active place of worship known for its annual festivals and traditional rituals.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small to medium-sized active South Indian temple with a gopuram-style entrance, sanctum dedicated to Varadaraja Perumal, and pillared mandapa. The temple is set within the village settlement close to the coast, with a quiet devotional atmosphere. Visitors can observe daily pujas, Dravidian architectural details, and local religious practices. The surroundings are residential and coastal, with the beach within walking distance.
Key highlights
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Dedicated to Lord Vishnu worshipped as Varadaraja Perumal
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Dravidian-style architecture with gopuram and mandapa
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Active village temple serving the fishing community of Chinna Veerampattinam
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Located close to Veerampattinam Beach on the Puducherry-Cuddalore coast
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Celebrates Vaikunta Ekadasi and annual Brahmotsavam festivals