Parthasarathy Perumal Temple, Triplicane

Triplicane, Tamil Nadu

Parthasarathy Perumal Temple in Triplicane welcomes visitors into a space where tranquillity and devotion meet in perfect harmony. Surrounded by peaceful landscapes and infused with a divine aura, the temple offers a sanctuary from the noise of everyday life. Devotees and visitors alike find solace here, whether they are participating in sacred rituals, meditating in the temple halls, or simply admiring the beauty of its surroundings. The gentle fragrance of incense, the rhythmic chanting of prayers, and the warm presence of fellow worshippers create an atmosphere of deep spiritual connection. Many return time and again, drawn by the temple’s ability to refresh the soul and inspire faith. Parthasarathy Perumal Temple remains a timeless reminder of how sacred spaces nurture both devotion and inner peace. It is also an integral part of the vast List of temples in Tamil Nadu that narrate the state’s spiritual glory.

Parthasarathy Perumal Temple History and Significance

The Parthasarathy Temple was originally built by the Pallavas in the 6th century. It was expanded by the Cholas and later by the Vijayanagara kings in the 15th century. The temple has several inscriptions dating from the 8th century in Tamil, presumably from the period of Dantivarman, who was a Vishnu devotee.

Thirumangai Alvar, the 8th-century poet-saint, also attributes the building of the temple to the Pallava king. From internal references, it appears that the temple was restored during 1564 CE when new shrines were built. In later years, endowments of villages and gardens enriched the temple.

The temple also has inscriptions about the Pallava king, Nandivarman II, of the 8th Century. One of the earliest Alvars, Pey Alvar, who lived between the 5th and 6th Century, has mentioned this temple, making it the oldest structure in Chennai.

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Parthasarathy Perumal Temple Opening Time

Day	Timings
Monday	6:00 AM – 12:00 PM 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday	6:00 AM – 12:00 PM 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday	6:00 AM – 12:00 PM 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursday	6:00 AM – 12:00 PM 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday	6:00 AM – 12:00 PM 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday	6:00 AM – 12:00 PM 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday	6:00 AM – 12:00 PM 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Parthasarathy Perumal Temple Pooja Timing

Pooja Name	Timings
Thirumanjana Kudam (Thirumanjana Kudam)	05:45 AM to 05:55 AM IST
Subrabhadham Pooja (Subrabhadham Pooja)	05:55 AM IST
Viswaroopa Pooja (Viswaroopam)	06:00 AM IST
Thiruvaradanam Pooja (Thiruvaradanam Pooja)	06:15 AM IST
Kalasandhi pooja (Kalasandhi)	08:00 AM IST
Uchikkala Pooja (Uchikkala)	11:00 AM IST
Thirukkappu (Closing) (Pushpa Alangaram)	12:30 PM IST
Thirukkappu (Opening) (irrakkalam)	04:00 PM to 04:15 PM IST
Nithiya Anusanthanam (Nithaya Padi)	06:00 PM IST
Thiruvaradanam (Night Pooja) (Arrathanam)	07:00 PM to 07:30 PM IST
Ardhajama Pooja (Except Saturdays and special days)	09:00 PM to 09:15 PM IST

Parthasarathy Perumal Temple Location Details

Parthasarathy Perumal Temple is located in Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The temple is well connected by road, rail, and air, making it easily accessible for devotees and tourists. Below are the location details.

Address

Peyalwar Temple Street, 600005

04428442462

How to Reach Parthasarathy Perumal Temple

By Road:

Chennai is well-connected by road to major towns in Tamil Nadu. State Transport Buses and private taxis operate regularly to Triplicane, where the temple is situated.

By Train:

Nearest railway stations: Chennai Central and Egmore Railway Stations. From these stations, buses or taxis are available to reach the temple in Triplicane, Chennai.

By Air:

Nearest airport: Chennai International Airport. From the airport, you can take a taxi or bus to Chennai city, where the temple is located.

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Best time to visit (season/months):

The best time to visit is between November and February when the weather is pleasant. Avoid the monsoon season (June to September) due to heavy rainfall.

Temple Facility

Tonsure Facility:

In Front of the Temple Tank

Conduct of Marriage:

Marriage Application forms available in Office Hours

Toilet Facility:

Near Temple Tank Toilet Facility is availablity for Women and Men separately

Thulabharam Facility:

In front of the information center

Wheel Chair:

Wheel Chair Facilties Available For Old People, Disabled People

Drinking Water R.O.:

RO Plant Purify drinking water Available in both inside of the entrance

Vehicle Parking:

In Front the Temple on both side for all Vehicles

Information Centre:

Inside the Temple Near Karudan Santhi

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Parthasarathy Perumal Temple Information Facilities and Accommodation

Temple Speciality

Historical:

Lord Shiva Parthasarathy Swamy Day is one of the most famous saints in the temple. It will be followed by the opening of the Vaikunta Ekadasi Parasavas. The chariot will be held twice a year. It is not only that, but the blessings of Lord Sri Parthasarathy Swamy and Yoga Narsimar are performed. Arulmuku Parthasarathi Perumal has completed the Bharat Bhatra and has been on the face with the arrow injuries on his face. The place is in the north of the city of Triplicane and is a part of the modern city of Triplicane. It is one of the 108 Thirupathi temples performed by the devotees Sri Peylawar, Thirumazhisai Aalvar and Thirumangaimannar King trials

Others:

The Presiding Deity of this temples is Sri Venkata Krishna Swami also known as Geethachariya the Charioteer(Sarathy) to Partha in the Maha Bharatha War

Temple Services

Donation:

The Best Donation is Food Donation one Who Gives food,gives Life.Annadhanam is carried out sincerely providing not less than 100 people daily.The moral classes are conducting for children on Sundays. Annadhanam for 100 people (one day) Rs.2,500/- Fixed deposit Rs.25,000/- (one day in the year as per wish of the donor from the interest).Donors can also avail 80G tax relate for all their donations tax towards the `Food Donation Scheme`.

Annadhanam:

The temple provides lunch (Annadhanam) for 100 people per day under this service. A sum of Rs.3,500/- per day can be accepted from the devotees towards this service. Donors can avail income tax exemption (80G) for these donations. Devotees who are interested in donating can contact the temple administration on the phone number 044-28442462.

Tank Information

Kairaveni pushkarani thirukulam:

The temple is known as the pond, which is known as the Alikeni. The sanctity of this sacred shrine is called Pushkarani than the Ganges with Indra, Soma, Meena, Agni and Vishnu. The festival is celebrated for all the elephants in the first 7 days of the month of Massamam. Gajendra Moksha also takes place at the Aadi Pournami.

kairavini:

Every Year in between month of February and March Floating festival for 7 days 1st Three Days Arulmigu Parthasarathy Swamy Theppam 4th day Arulmigu Narasimar Theppam 5th day Arulmigu Ranganathar Theppan 6th day Arulmigu Ramar Theppan 7th day Arulmigu Vardhar Theppan

Sculpture Details

Arulmigu Parthasarathy Swamy Temple - Sculptures:

The mahamandapam , and the thiruvaimozhi Prabanda Mandapam , Show clear architecture of Pre Pallava period and the perceptible differences seen in the structures in the main shrine and the mandapam in front, go to determine that the mandapams are later annexures to the original shrine by ruling race, as is generally the from the figures on the pillars of the main shrine and the Dwajarohana mandapam of Sri Parthasarathy swamy as the later and remoter than the former.The Mandapam in Front of Sri Parthasarathy swamy called Thiruvoimozhi Prabandha Mandapam contains peculiar figures of pre pallava period.The figures in the Kalyana Mandapam,four pillared mandapam in front of the temple and the Hanumar temple on the eastern side tank of Vijayanagara Art. Except Sri parthasarathy swamy shrine, other shrines have been renovated in the beginning of the century and shrine of Sri Vedavalli Thayar and the 36 pillared mandapam in front of the temple werebuild in the later part of the last century.

Yazhi:

A sculpture of Yazhi is carved on One of the Pillars in Front of the Arulmigu Narashimar Shrine

kaalinga narthanam:

The Pillars infront of the Arulmigu Narasimha Shrine are carved With Varieties of Sculpture Including The 10 Incarnation of Lord Maha Vishnu and also the various Dancing Posture of Lord Krishna

Mural Details

A sculpture of Yazhi is carved on One of the Pillars in Front of the Arulmigu Narashimar Shrine

The Pillars infront of the Arulmigu Narasimha Shrine are carved With Varieties of Sculpture Including The 10 Incarnation of Lord Maha Vishnu and also the various Dancing Posture of Lord Krishna

Legends Beliefs

Legends and BeliefsAs per Hindu legend, the Saptarishis worshipped five deities Panchaveeras, namely, Venkata Krishnaswamy, Rukmini, Satyaki, Balarama, Pradyumna, and Aniruddha. According to the Mahabharata, Vishnu, in his avatar as Krishna, was the charioteer for Arjuna during the war with the Kauravas.Krishna did not take any weapons during the war. During the fight between Arjuna and Bhishma, Krishna was injured by an arrow from Bhishma. The mark in the image in the temple is believed to follow this legend. The place is called Allikeni, meaning a pond of lily, as it is believed that historically the place was full of lily ponds.As per another legend, the place was once a tulasi forest. A Chola king named Sumati wanted to see Vishnu in the form of Parthasarathy and prayed at Srinivasa temple in Tirupati. Srinivasa directed the king to visit the temple here built by sage Atreya and worshipped with another sage called Sumati.
Deities and Sub Deities

Deities and Sub-DeitiesThe temple has icons of five forms of Vishnu: Yoga Narasimha, Rama, Gajendra Varadaraja, Ranganatha, and Krishna as Parthasarathy. There are shrines for Vedavalli Thayar, Ranganatha, Rama, Gajendra Varadar, Narasimha, Andal, Hanuman, Alvars, Ramanuja, Swami Manavala Mamunigal, and Vedanthachariar.Unusually, Krishna is depicted with a prominent moustache and carries a conch in his hand. Also unusual is the iconographical combination found in the sanctum. Here, Krishna is seen standing with consort Rukmini, elder brother Balarama, son Pradyumna, grandson Aniruddha, and Satyaki.
Offerings

OfferingsDevotees offer various items to the deities, including flowers, fruits, and sweets. Special rituals and prayers are conducted during festivals and auspicious days. The temple also has a tradition of offering food to the devotees, known as prasadam.
Architecture

ArchitectureThe temple follows Dravidian architecture, a standard feature of South Indian Temple Architecture. The gopuram (towers) and mandapas (pillars) are decorated with elaborate carvings. The temple has separate entrances and dhvajastambhas for the Parthasarathy and Yoga Narasimha temples.The pushkarani is called Kairavani, and five sacred teerthams are believed to surround the tank – Indra, Soma, Agni, Meena, and Vishnu. Seven rishis performed penance here. The temple is one of the very few shrines in the country dedicated to Krishna as Parthasarathy.
Festivals

FestivalsThe temple celebrates several festivals throughout the year. The grand Brahmotsavams for Parthasarathy occur during the Tamil month of Chittirai (April–May). In the month of Vaikasi, the occasions of Sri Varadarajar utsavam, Sri Nammalvar utsavam, and Vasantotsavam are celebrated.Alagiyasingar (Narasimha) is venerated during the Tamil month of Ani (June–July). There are also festivals for Ramanuja (April–May) and Manavala Mamunigal (Oct-Nov) besides festivals for Alvars and acharyas. The occasion of Vaikuntha Ekadashi during the Tamil month of Margazhi (December–January) draws many pilgrims.Utsavams take place around the year in Parthasarathy temple. It is a religious practice to carry the different gods of the temple through the mada veethis of Triplicane during some of these festivals. The Gods move in different religiously built temple vehicles like Elephant, Garuda, Horse, Yali, Hamsa, Hanuman, temple Rath, etc.
Religious Practices

Religious PracticesThe temple follows the traditions of the Thenkalai sect of Vaishnavite tradition and follows the Vaikhanasa Agama. The temple has grand brahmotsavams for Parthasarathy during the Tamil month of Chittirai (April–May). On the same month, Udayavar utsavam is also celebrated.As per Sri Pillailogam Jeeyar Swamy, Sri Asoori Kesava Somayaji, father of Ramanuja, performed Putrakaameshti Yagam at Kairavini, the temple pond at Thiruvallikeni, and prayed to Parthasarathy to bless him with a son. Parthasarathy appeared in his dreams and promised he would be born as his son to impart teachings of his Gita for the benefit of mankind.

FAQ's

Where is the Parthasarathy Perumal Temple located?

The Parthasarathy Perumal Temple is located in Triplicane, Tamil Nadu, India. Specifically, it is situated in the Chennai district.

Which God is Arulmigu Venkata Krishnan?

Arulmigu Venkata Krishnan is a major Hindu deity.

What is the best time to visit Parthasarathy Perumal Temple?

The best time to visit is between November and February when the weather is pleasant. Avoid the monsoon season (June to September) due to heavy rainfall.

Why is Parthasarathy Perumal Temple famous among tourists and devotees?

How to reach Parthasarathy Perumal Temple from near City or Town?

Nearest railway stations: Chennai Central and Egmore Railway Stations. From these stations, buses or taxis are available to reach the temple in Triplicane, Chennai. Nearest airport: Chennai International Airport. From the airport, you can take a taxi or bus to Chennai city, where the temple is located.

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