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 Temple info -3064 கோயில் தகவல்-3064 Sangagiri Vasanth Vallabaraja Perumal Temple, Salem Address  Vasanth Vallabaraja Perumal Temple, V.N.Palayam, Sangagiri, Salem District – 637301. Moolavar Vasanth Vallabaraja Perumal Amman Vasanthavalli Mahalakshmi Introduction  Sri Vasanthavalli Mahalakshmi Sametha Vasanthavallapa Raja Perumal Temple is situated in V.N. Palayam, Sangagiri Taluk, Salem District. The temple is conveniently located just 1 km from the Sangagiri bus stand, A unique feature of this temple is the presence of Lord Anjaneya in a standing posture, facing south. Devotees express their prayers and wishes to him by sending letters, believing that their desires will be fulfilled through his divine grace. Puranic Significance  When Ravana abducted Sita, everyone, including Lord Rama, sought ways to rescue her. However, Anjaneya believed that only deep penance could ensure her safe return. He chose Sangagiri Hill as the sacred spot for his meditation. This is wh...

 Temple info -2837 கோயில் தகவல்-2837 Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Orukkamalai, Salem Varadaraja Perumal Temple is located on top of the Orukkamalai hills, about 5 km away from Sankagiri. It is located at Sankagiri to Konganapuram Road. Orukkamalai is about 40 kms South – West of Salem and about 5 kms from Sankagiri. This hill stands out majestically in this area, and what makes it unique is the Varadaraja Perumal Temple.  Legends Naturally formed Vaishnavite Symbols: About 100 years ago, this area used to be primarily used by cowherds to graze their cattle. One such cowherd discovered that there were naturally formed Vaishnavite Symbols (Sankhu, Chakram and Naamam) inside a cave and a naturally formed Hanuman (it looked too perfect to be natural) on the rock outside the cave. He then spread the news to his friends, who started worshipping these shrines every day. Legend behind the Name Orukkamalai: On one such day, a cow came to the temple area and lay down refusing to get ...