|
 |
This temple provides a
glimpse of 16th century pillared pavilion with an exuberant
workmanship.this temple situated on the top of Hastigiri or Elephant
Hill. One has to ascend 24 steps up the hill to reach the sanctum
sanctorum.Lord Varadaraja is in standing posture facing towards the west
with his gracious look. The figure is huge in size with four hands
holding the insignias of Sankha, Chakra, etc., and richly decorated with
costly jewels.The main Deity of Sri Varadaraja Perumal in this temple is
very large, and is believed to be second in size to none other than the
Deity of Sri Venkateswara of Tirumala-Tirupathi in Andhra Pradesh.
Significant among other things in this temple are the sculptures of two
lizards carved on the ceiling of the corridor enclosing the Sanctum. The
lizards, one covered with a sheet of Gold and the other with a sheet of
Silver.The sculptures of the Sun and the Moon can be |
