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Chennai, the cultural capital of South India, is famous for its many ancient and miraculous temples. One of these is the Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple of Kottur, which is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. This temple is not only a place of worship, but is also considered a center of faith, justice, and miracles.

It is believed that the idol of Ganesha seated in this temple appeared on its own, and every wish asked with a true heart is fulfilled. If you also want to visit this special temple, then let us know your travel plan to go there.

History and importance of the temple
The history of this temple is quite glorious and ancient. It was established in the 11th century by the Chola ruler Kulothunga Chola-I and later expanded by the Vijayanagara Empire in 1336. It is believed that the idol of Ganesha installed here appeared swayambhu, i.e., on its own. It is said that three physically disabled persons found this idol from a well, and their body problems were relieved by just touching it.

Due to these miracles, this temple was named 'Varasiddhi Vinayak', where 'Vara' means 'boon' and 'Siddhi' means 'success' or 'miraculous power'. The Ganpati here is also known as the 'God of Justice'. It is believed that if any person comes here and prays with a true heart, then their wish is definitely fulfilled.

How to plan to go here?

Since it is located in Chennai, this temple can be easily reached.

How to reach?
The nearest railway station here is Chittoor, which is about 12 km from the temple.

If you are planning to go by plane, then Tirupati Airport will be the nearest for you, from where the distance to the temple is 84 km. This distance from Chennai airport will be about 160 km.

Darshan Timings
The temple is open from around 5:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. However, the timings may change during special pujas and festivals.

Keep these things in mind.
Choose the right time- It is best to visit in the morning. There is less crowd and the atmosphere is calm and spiritual. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.

Special days- The temple is very crowded with devotees on Wednesdays and Sankashti Chaturthi.
Nearby attractions- After visiting the temple, you can also visit other famous temples located nearby, like Kapaleshwar Temple or Marina Beach.
Apart from these, take special care of your clothes while going to the temple and do not enter wearing slippers or a hat. Photography is also prohibited inside the temple. By taking special care of these things, you can visit the temple peacefully.

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