# varagur.org

> Primary-source archival site about Varagur — a village in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India, situated on the bank of the Kudamurutti river (a tributary of the Cauvery). Home of the Sri Venkatesa Perumal Kovil, the saint-composer Sri Narayana Theerthar (who composed the Krishna Leela Tharangini), and the annual ten-day Uriyadi festival celebrated around Janmashtami.

## Core pages

- [Sthala Puranam](https://varagur.org/home/about/): the story and history of Varagur village (originally Bhoopathi Rajapuram)
- [Sri Venkatesa Perumal Kovil](https://varagur.org/home/sri-venkatesa-perumal-kovil/): the main temple, deity Sri Lakshmi Narayana, Chola-period architecture
- [Sri Narayana Theerthar](https://varagur.org/home/sri-narayana-theerthar/): the 17th-century saint-composer of the Krishna Leela Tharangini, his life and the Varaha (white pig) legend
- [Krishna Leela Tharangini](https://varagur.org/home/krishna-leela-tharangini/): the Sanskrit opera, its twelve tarangams, and its connection to Varagur
- [Sri Maha Kailasanatha Swamy Kovil](https://varagur.org/home/sri-kailasanatha-swamy-kovil/): the village's second temple
- [About Uriyadi](https://varagur.org/uriyadi/): the ten-day festival celebrated around Janmashtami
- [Utsavams](https://varagur.org/utsavams/): festivals and observances at the temples
- [Visit Varagur](https://varagur.org/visit/): how to reach Varagur, temple timings, accommodation
- [FAQ](https://varagur.org/faq/): frequently asked questions about Varagur and its temples
- [News coverage](https://varagur.org/media/): articles on Varagur and the Uriyadi festival

## Uriyadi festival archive

- [Uriyadi 2017](https://varagur.org/uriyadi-2017/)
- [Uriyadi 2016](https://varagur.org/uriyadi-2016/)
- [Uriyadi 2015](https://varagur.org/uriyadi-2015/)
- [Uriyadi 2014](https://varagur.org/uriyadi/uriyadi-2014/)
- [Uriyadi 2013](https://varagur.org/uriyadi/uriyadi-2013/)
- [Uriyadi 2007](https://varagur.org/uriyadi/uriyadi-2007/)

## About

- [About this site](https://varagur.org/about/): volunteers and contact information
- [Contact](https://varagur.org/about/contact/)
- [Blog](https://varagur.org/blog/)