Varadaraja is one among the different manifestation of Hindu
God Vishnu and this form is widely worshipped in South
India , especially in Tamil Nadu. Legend has it that Brahma
conducted a yajna at Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu and at the end of the yajna
Vishnu appeared and gave a boon. As He gave boon and blessings here, Vishnu came
to be known as Varadaraja – one who grants boons.
Varadaraja is also known as Perarulalan, Devadhirajan, Deva
Perumal and Varadarajan.
The most popular temple dedicated to this manifestation of
the Vishnu is the Varadaraja
Temple
Consort of Varadaraja is Perundevi Thayar (Goddess Lakshmi).
Brahma, Aadi Sesha, Sage Bhrigu, Sage Narada and Gajendra are
usually worshipped in temples dedicated to Varadaraja Perumal.