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Legend has it that Govindadasar of Kanchi, a devotee of Lord Varadaraja Perumal was on a pilgrimage of Kerala 600 years back. When he reached a spot in a thick forest, he encountered a ferocious tiger. A true devotee as he was of Lord Varadaraja Perumal, he cried for the help of the Lord. His prayer was immediately answered; the Lord rescued him from Tiger’s claws. Govindadasar prostrated before the Lord and prayed to him to permanently reside at this place and protect his devotees. The lord not only obliged but also proclaimed that an agraharam be built in the place and named after the Lord and his devotee. Thus came into existence, the agraharam of Govindrarajapuram.
Govindadasar returned to his home town of
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The temple has withstood the test of time during the British rule. The lord is in His Nindra Thirukkolam (Standing Posture) along with his consorts. The temple is the only one in Kerala for Lord Varadaraja Perumal. The temple is one of the oldest Vaishnavite Temples in Kerala.
Sri Sri Anna (Sri Krishna Premi Swamigal) during his discourse at the temple had pointed out that the temple is one of the very few in the south for Lord Sri Varadaraja Perumal and the lord showers prosperity on all those who worship at his feet with utmost devotion. It has been our endeavor to conduct poojas and celeberate annual festivals as laid down in the scriptures.
Govindarajapuram Grama Jana Samooham is a Trust formed to run the day-to-day activities at the
Apart from the Nithya Pooja, the trust also conducts other important functions such as Ekadasi, Vaikunta Ekadasi , Sri Krishna Jayanthi, Srimad Bhagavatha Sapthaham, Vasanthotsavam etc. as prescribed in the scriptures. The priest is a 92-year-old person, and he has been rendering his selfless services for the past 65 years.
As mentioned earlier, the day- to- day affairs of the
We will be grateful if you can help us in serving Lord Varadaraja Perumal better. May His grace be showered upon you for ever.
We cordially invite you to visit the temple at your convenience and receive the blessings of Lord Varadaraja Perumal.
At the service of Lord Varadaraja Perumal
GV Venkatesh
President,
Govindarajapuram Grama Jana Samooham
Govindarajapuram,
Ambikapuram
Palakkad- 678011. Ph- 9846675495.
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