In his Varadaraja stavam, Kooratazhvan says the Vedas longed to be like Hastigiri, the hill on which Lord Varadaraja of Kanchipuram stands. Hastigiri also shows us the same Brahman, albeit in archa form. The desire of the Vedas implies the superiority of Hastigiri to the Vedas, in showing us Brahman, said Valayapet Ramachariar in a discourse. But Hastigiri, the hill abode of Lord Varadaraja, puts before our eyes (aparoksham) such a Supreme Brahman. Vedanta Desika says that the 24 tattvas reside in Lord Varadaraja, showing the greatness of Hastigiri.

Source: The Hindu April 21, 2021 16:52 UTC