News for 'Varadaraja Perumal Temple'

Intense battle of ballot in Tamil Nadu's cradle Of democracy

Intense battle of ballot in Tamil Nadu's cradle Of democracy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

There is something that makes the Uthiramerur assembly constituency in Kancheepuram district special.

Shankaracharya moves SC for bail

Shankaracharya moves SC for bail

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

The seer, in his petition, said the Madras high court had erred by not considering the basis of facts narrated by the prosecution.

Man involved in Sankararaman case surrenders

Man involved in Sankararaman case surrenders

Rediff.com17 Nov 2004

Some 18 people have been held in the murder of Sankararaman, manager of the Varadaraja Perumal temple on Sept 3.

Priest found murdered in Kanchipuram

Priest found murdered in Kanchipuram

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

There were elections here 1,000 years ago!

There were elections here 1,000 years ago!

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Some 1,100 years ago, Uthiramerur had an election system similar to what India has today.

Madras HC rules on how Iyengar sects may observe Brahmotsavam festival

Madras HC rules on how Iyengar sects may observe Brahmotsavam festival

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The Madras high court on Tuesday held that the devotees of Thenkalai sect must be given the first two or three rows inside the Varadaraja Perumal temple in Kanchipuram and behind them the Vadakalai sect, and ordinary devotees shall be permitted to sit in the remaining available space.

The ultimate guide to eating in Tamil Nadu

The ultimate guide to eating in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Priya Bala of Folomojo.com hits the road!