Sri Vaikuntha Perumal and Sri Embar temple, Madhuramangalam

About the temple

The presiding deity of the temple is Sri Vaikuntha perumal with his consorts Sridevi and Bhoomi devi thayar. There is a seperate sannadhi for Sri Kamalavalli thayar. The place is the avathara sthalam of Sri Ramanujar's first cousin Sri Embar. They both were students of Sri Yadavaprakashar at Thirupatkuzhi. It was Sri Embar who saved Sri Ramanujar's life when Yadava Prakasha tried to kill the latter due to difference of opinion over the teachings. After following Shivism for some time, Sri Embar came back as Sri Ramanujar's disciple and followed Vaishnavism till the end. He was the one who taught Parasar bhattar the teachings of Sri Ramanuja to make him Udayavar's successor.

How to reach

The temple is about 65 kms from Chennai and around 20 kms from Sriperumbudur. Coming from Chennai on the Bangalore highway, take a right towards Sunguvar chatram. Then take a right at the Vinayagar temple to reach Madhuramangalam via Maduramangalam road.

Sannadhis

Sri Vaikunta perumal

Kamala valli thayar

Embaar

Specialty of the temple

Madhuramangalam is the avatar sthalam of Sri Embar.

Sri Embar gives dharsan wearing a pendant given by Sri Udayavar.

The temple is said to be a prarthana sthalam for childless couples.

It is also believed that the Lord here cures all eye ailments if prayed by lighting a ghee lamp.

Pushkarni

The temple tank is called Garuda pushkarni.

Temple timings and contact details

The temple is open from 6 am to 12 noon and from 4 pm to 8.30 pm in the evenings. The contact person name is Sri T. Ramadoss @ 9444898548

Temples in proximity

Sri Adi Keseva perumal temple at Sriperumbudur

Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar temple, Narasingapuram
Sri Vishwaroopa Lakshmi Narasimhar temple- Kattavakkam

Sri Aadi keseva perumal / Koorathalwar temple, Kooram

About the temple

The presiding deity of the temple is Sri Aadhi Keseva perumal with Sridevi and Bhoomidevi thayar in standing posture. The utsavar is also called by the same name. Kooram is the avathara sthalam of Sri Kooratazhwar.

Kooratazhwar is considered to be the avatara of Sri Rama himself. He is an epitome of humbleness and person with unmatched guru bhakti. Although born into a rich family he gave away all his material wealth and became a shishya of Sri Ramanuja. He helped Ramanuja towards the composition of Sri Bhasyam.

                                               The entrance to Sri Kooratazhwar sannadhi

How to reach

Kooram is around 10 kms from Kanchipuram and 77 kms from Chennai. Coming from Chennai on the Bangalore highway, continue going straight after the left turn indicating route to Kanchipuram to reach a flyover. Go below the flyover and take the right turn below the bridge. Then take a left to cross the railway line and continue to reach kooram.

Another route is to go across the flyover and then take a right turn for Kooram

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Sannadhis

Aadi Keseva perumal

Pankajavalli thayar

Andal

Kooratazhwar

                                                     The vimanam of Kooratazhwar sannadhi

Vishwaksenar

Namazhwaar

Thirumangai alwar

Ramanujar

Parasara bhattar

Pillai Logaachariyaar

Manavala maamunigal

Chakrathazhwar and Narasimhar

Temples in proximity

Kanchipuram temples and Sri Vijaya raghava perumal- Thirupakuzhi

Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar temple, Narasingapuram

About the temple

The presiding deity of the temple is Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar. The Lord is said to be Varaprasadhi as it is believed that the Lord grants boon fulfilling the devotees wishes. The Lord appears in a sitting posture with Mahalakshmi in the lap- both of them in a smiling and embracing position. The temple is considered to be a prarthana sthalam and is said to free the devotees of naga dosham, diseases and bad debts.

How to reach

The temple is about 60 kms from Chennai..By train the nearest station is Kadambattur on the Chennai central- Arakonam suburban train route. Autos are available to the temple which is around 6 kms from the station. By road you can reach the temple in different routes - The first one is the shortest if coming from Poonamalle side.

From Poonamalle --- Bangalore highway --- Right at Thandalam Empee Distilleries --- Perambakkam --- Left at Woosoo factory / Church --- Temple visible on the left side

Poonamalle --- Sriperumbudur --- Thiruvallur road --- Left towards Arakonam road --- Perambakkam --- Left at Woosoo factory / Church --- Temple visible on the left 

Thiruvallur --- Sriperumbudur road --- right at Arakonam road --- Perambakkam --- Left at Woosoo factory / Church --- Temple visible on the left side

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Sannadhis

Lakshmi Narasimhar

Maragadavalli thayar

Andal

Vedanta desikar

Rama, Lakshman and Sita

Chakratalwar

Alwars and Acharyas

Garuda

Astalakshmi in the prakaram

Anjeneya (outside temple)

Specialty of the temple

Lord Narasimhar here appears as Shantha moorthy and has a smiling face.

In the temple, Mahalakshmi in the lap of Narasimhar is facing the devotees and blessing them..In case of Ugra Narasimhar temples, Mahalakshmi is seen facing the lord trying to pacify the lord's anger.

The posture of Narasimhar and Mahalakshmi is called "Paraspara Alinganman" meaning both of them are embracing each other as compared to other temples where only Mahalakshmi appears in an embracing posture.

Garudan here has 16 types of snakes around and hence the devotees are freed of naga dosham.

Anjeneyar's tail is above the head in the sannadhi right opposite the temple.

Temple timings and contact details

The temple is open from 7.30 am to 12 noon and from 4.30 pm to 8 pm in the evenings. The contact person name is Sri Sampath bhattar at 9487194649

Temples in proximity

Adi Keseva perumal temple- Sriperumbudur
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Eri Kaatha Ramar temple, Madhurantakam

About the temple

The presiding deity is Sri Kothanda ramar in standing posture with Sita and Lakshmanan. There are two utsavars in the temple..one being Sri Rama and the other being Sri Karunaakara perumal. While going in search of Sita, Sri Rama met Vibandaka rishi and had stayed here on the rishi's request. The rishi and Lord Rama had prayed to Karunakara perumal before Sri Rama left and Sri Rama had promised the rishi to give darshan along with Sita. So, while returning back to Ayodhya Sri Rama gave darshan along with Sita and Lakshmanan to Vibandaka rishi. 

How to reach

The temple is about 80 kms from Chennai. While travelling from Chennai on GST road, there is a board indicating left toward Madhurantakam. Take a left there and follow the map to reach the temple. Buses going towards Trichy ply on this route. 

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Sannadhis

Kothanda Ramar

Janakavalli thayar

Andal

Ramanujar and Periyanambigal

Chakratalwar and Narasimhar

Vishwaksenar

Vedantha Desikar

Pushkarni and Vimanam

The vimanam of the temple is called Pushpaka vimanam and the pushkarni right in front of the temple is called Rama theertham.

Specialty of the temple

Sri Ramar is called Eri Kaatha Ramar as the lord is believed to have protected the lake bund from bursting.

Lord Rama is giving darshan here by holding Sita devi's hand ..a rare one.

This is the only place where Sri Ramanujar gives darshan as a Grihastha in white clothes instead of saffron.

Sri Ramanujar's pancha samaskaram was done here by his guru Periya nambigal.

The mandapam where Pancha samaskaram was done

The Anjaneyar sannadhi is outside the main temple as it is believed that Sri Rama had sent him to inform Bharata about their arrival. So, Hanuman was not accompanying Ramar when the Lord gave darshan here with Sita and Lakshmanan.

Temple timings and contact details

The temple is open from 7.30 am to 12 noon and from 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm in the evenings. The contact person name is Sri Rangarajan bhattar at 9842909880.

Temples in proximity

Paathaladri Narasimhar -Singaperumal koil, 

Chettipunyam Varadaraja perumal / Yoga Hayagreevar temple, 

Prasanna Venkateshwara perumal temple -Thirumalai Vaiyavoor, 

Ramanuja Yogavanam, 

Kamala Varadaraja perumal/Sundara Mahalakshmi temple

Sri Ugra Narasimhar temple, Singaperumaal koil

About the temple

Paatalaadri Narasimhar is the presiding deity and appears as ugra narasimhar with lakshmi in the chest, the conch, sudharsana chakra and abhayaa hastham in one hand. The Utsavar is known as Prahalada Varadar and has a maze in the hand. It is a cave temple believed to be built by the Pallavas. Giri Pradakshinam is popular among the devotees.

Sri Varadaraja perumal temple/ Yoga Hayagreeva temple, Chettipunyam

 About the temple

The presiding deity of the temple is Sri Varadaraja perumal. However the temple is more popular as the temple for Sri Yoga Hayagreevar who blesses the devotees with education and knowledge. The moolavar is Sri Varadaraja perumal while the utsavar is known as Devanatha perumal. The thayar here is known as Hemabuja nayagi. There is a seperate shrine for Rama, Lakshmanan, Sita and Hanuman.

How to reach

The temple is about 50 kms from Chennai and around 5-6 kms from Singaperumal koil. Travelling on the GST from Chennai, take the right just opposite Mahindra City gate after Singaperumal koil. Cross the railway gate and continue straight on the road for about 3-4 kms. Once you reach the village you need the take a left and the temple is on a small lane in the right side. The nearest station is Singaperumal koil on the Chennai Beach-Chengalpet route.

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Sannadhis

Sri Varadaraja perumal

Hemabuja nayaki thayar

Andal

Yoga Hayagreevar

Alwars

Garudan

Rama, Lakshma, Seeta and Anjaneya

Specialty of the temple

Lord Hayagreevar's utsava moorthy is also seen in the main sannadhi in a yogic pose with folded legs and students pray here during examinations with pencils, hall tickets and books to get good results.

The idols of Devanadha perumal and Yoga Hayagreeva are believed to have been brought from Thiruvendhipuram divyadesam to protect them from invasions several years back.

The utsavar Devanadha perumal has a Prayoga chakra in his right hand

Temple timings

The temple is open from 8 am to 12 noon in the mornings and from 4 pm to 7.30 pm in the evenings.

Temples in proximity

Pataladri Narasimhar - Singaperumal temple

Sri Kamala Varadaraja perumal temple, Arasar kovil

About the temple

The temple is on the banks of the Palar river. The presiding dieties are Kamala Varadaraja perumal and Sundara Mahalakshmi. However renovations are going on in the temple to replace the main sannadhi of Varadaraja perumal with a new structure and hence darshan is not possible for the lord. You can however worship Mahalakshmi here who is said to be very powerful and special. It is more popular as Mahalakshmi temple and if case you need to ask the route you can mention the same.

How to reach

Travelling on the GST road from Chennai you come across Padalam cross road after Chengelpet. Take a left turn here (boards before this junction will indicate a right turn towards vedanthangal). Keep going on the road to cross the railway track and continue to reach Arasar koil..from GST the temple would be around 6-7 kms. The temple is on the left side. By train Padalam station is the nearest.

Speciality of the temple

Sundara mahalakshmi is said to be the mother of all the 64 forms of Lakshmi. 

Sundara Mahalakshmi has 6 fingers on the right leg and 6 is shukra's number. So Mahalakshmi is said to control Shukra's powers to bestow prosperity.

Shukra is said to pray to the goddess here every friday.

Contact details


The contact person name is Kannan Bhattacharyar @ 96985 10956

Temples in proximity

Prasanna Venkateshwara perumal - Thirumalai Vaiyavoor, Ramanuja Yogavanam temple

Veera Anjeneya temple, Pudhupakam

About the temple

The temple is on a small hillock on the Kelambakkam-Vandaloor route and easily accessible. The presiding deities are Veera Anjeneya and Ramar with Lakshman and Seeta. There are about 108 steps to the temple from the base and it can be accessed by vehicle also to the top. The climb to the top is very scenic and beautiful with greenery all over. Anjeneya is said to be very powerful here as it is believed that this is the place where the lord stopped over for doing sandhya vandanam while carrying the sanjeevani hill. 

The main sannadhi

How to reach

Take the GST or OMR from Chennai city. From OMR when you reach Kelambakkam, there is HP petrol pump on the right side..take the right after the petrol pump and travel about 4-5 kms. This is the Kelambakkam-Vandaloor road. You can see an Anjeneya statue on the right side of the road..take another right to reach the temple. From GST, take the Kelambakkam - Vandaloor road and the temple comes on the left side at Pudupakkam village. We can easily see the temple on the hill while travelling on this road.

Sannadhis

Veera anjeneya
Ramar with Lakshmanan and Sita
Ganesha (before the start of steps)

Temple timings and contact details

The temple is open from 8 am to 11am in the mornings and from 4 pm to 7pm in the evenings. It is open for a longer time on Saturdays and sundays.

The priest is Mohan Battachariar and can be contacted @ 9444680711

Start of the steps to the temple

The scenic pathway

The mandapam on the pathway

The beautiful trees on the pathway

Ramanuja Yogavanam, Vaiyavoor

 About the temple

The temple built by Sri Seetharama Swamigal is very close to and on the way to Thirumalai Vaiyavoor Srinivasa perumal temple. Its a very peaceful temple with some unique sannadhis are difficult to find elsewhere. It is neatly maintained and the presiding lord is the charming Srinivasa perumal. Also called Amritapuri the temple is managed by the Sri Srinivasa Niketanam. There is seperate sannadhis next to the main structure for the unique Ganesha, Garuda and Anjeneya.

Specialty of the temple

There are some unique vigrahams. First is the unique Navagraha Vinayakar which is a twin god sculpture with Ganesha in the front and yoga narasimha at the back side seated on Adisesha. The Nava grahas representing the nine planets are placed on the body of vinayaka in the front. The Garudan is an attractive one with a Nectar pot on the upper right hand and the left upper hand holding the Serpent King. The Anjeneya idol has the Sanjeevana mountain on the right hand and the mace in his left hand. Also Anjeneya's right feet is ahead of the left. 

How to reach

Going on the GST road from Chennai, about 18 kms from Chengelpet look for the board directing to Vedanthangal. Take the right there (called Padalam koot road or junction) and the temple is on the right side. There is a big arch at the entrance.

Sannadhis

Srinivasa perumal
Madhuravalli thayar
Andal
Kuberan
Garuda
Vishwaksena
Garuda and Anjeneya

Navagraha vinayakar

Nagars on a seperate platform

Contact details

The contact number is o44-27565237

Temples in proximity

Kamala Varadaraja perumal- Arasar kovil, Prasanna Venkateshwara perumal- Thirumalai Vaiyavoor

Sri Prasanna Venkateshwara Perumal temple, Thirumalai Vaiyavoor

About the temple

The aadhi moorthy of this temple is Sri Varaha Perumal and the presiding deity is Srinivasa perumal. There are three entrances in the temple- the first one to Varahar and other sannadhis, the second one for Srinivasa perumal, thayar and andal sannadhis and the third one with a big gopuram for Chakratazhwar and Narasimhar and Sri Vedantha desikar. Sri Ramanuja is said to have prayed to the Lord and also meditated here. One can climb the steps or even reach the top by vehicle. There is a small road in not so good condition but definetely motorable. To reach by vehicle one has to travel a little further after the steps begin and take a right at the Amman temple on the road.

The Lord looks stunning and very similar to Srinivasa perumal at Thirumala.

Srinivasa perumal temple, Chemmenchery

About the temple

This is one of the most ancient temples in Chennai. It is very easily accessible through the IT expressway-Rajiv Gandhi salai. The presiding deity is Srinivasa perumal and gives darshanam in standing posture. The lord looks stunning with all the decorations. There are small sannadhis in the praharam.

How to reach

Buses plying on the OMR (Old mahabalipuram road) to Kelambakkam pass through the temple. The temple is on the left side while coming from Adyar after Satyabama University and before Navalur.

Sannadhis

Srinivasa perumal
Alarmel mangai thayar
Kalyana Srinivasar (on the back wall of the main sannadhi)
Andal
Alwars
Kalinga Nardhanar
Ganesha
Anjeneya
Nagarajar
Naveetha Krishna (outside the temple)

Specialty of the temple

The temple is said to be a prarthana sthalam for unmarried people and childless couples. Also it is said that if one offers sincere prayers at this temple, they can get back their lost vision.

Temple timings

The temple is open from 7am-11am in the mornings and 4pm-8pm in the evenings.

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Nava Pashanam - Devipattinam, Ramanathapuram district

About the temple

Nava bhasanam at Devipattinam  is a small coastal village about 15 kms from Ramanathapuram. It is said that Sri Ram had prayed to the Nava grahas here by placing nine stones prior to going to war at Lanka. It is increasingly getting popular among devotees who visit the nearby temples of Rameshwaram and Thirupullani.

The nine stones representing the Nava grahas or nine planets can be seen few metres into the sea. However depending on the water levels one may get to see all or few of them.

Devotees perform pooja here with navadhanyam to please the nine planets.

How to reach
It is about 15 kms from Ramanathapuram and buses going to Karaikudi stop at Devipattinam. The shore is walkable from the bus stop.

Temples in proximity: Rameswaram, Thirupullani Aadi Jagannathan temple