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Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Shoolagiri

Shoolagiri, Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu · 12.6640°, 78.0120°

Prasanna Varadaraja Perumal (Vishnu), with Perundevi MahalakshmiChola; VijayanagaraSouth Indian
Sacred since
1000 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
Chola sanctum; mandapa added by Krishnadevaraya (16th c.)
Chola; Vijayanagara

History & significance

A Vishnu temple at Shoolagiri in Krishnagiri district whose inner sanctum dates to Chola rule and whose front mandapa was added by Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara, with later contributions from Hoysala rulers and local palayakkarars.

Sthala katha — the legend

The Pandavas are said to have halted here during their forest exile, Arjuna consecrating Varadaraja Perumal, with five great boulders marking their stay.

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Sources

coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Chola; Vijayanagara