The Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple, a famous pilgrimage centre is located in Besant Nagar in Chennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Ganesha. After the expansion of the temple the Kumbabhishekam of the temple was held in April, 1979. Prior to this the idol of the Lord was worshipped in another site situated opposite the present situate inside the CPWD Quarters compound. The temple partakes in several social welfare activities such as providing food for the poor and also frequently organising poojas.

The sanctum sanctorum of the temple houses the idol of Valampuri Varasiddhi Vinayakar along with his consort Siddhi on his left side. Another miniature idol of Ganesha that was originally worshipper is installed above the present main idol. The temple developed rapidly with the construction of an auditorium at the back of the praharam located on the eastern side. Musical programs are conducted by the temple administration in the auditorium during the festival of Vinayaka Chathurthi. The auditorium is also rented out to other organisations for conducting musical and cultural programs.

Several special poojas are organised by the Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple attracting steams of pilgrims residing in the locality. Special days are also ascribed for specific poojas such as the Raghu Kala Pooja for Ambal are conducted on Tuesdays; Sahasvaranamam held on Fridays and Saturdays are reserved for special archana to navagrahas. Besides these, Sathyanarayana Pooja is conducted on full moon days, pooja is organised at dakshinamurthi sannathi on pradosham days and special offerings are given at balasubramanya sannathi on krithigai days.

This article is a stub. You can enrich by adding more information to it. Send your Write Up to content@indianetzone.com