Tamil RasiPanchangam · Calendar · Astrology
ChandrashtamamRishabam · for 2 d 7 h 45 m
7:26:12 PMThursday, 12 November

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Parthasarathy Temple

Venkatakrishnan (Parthasarathy) · Thiruvallikeni (Triplicane)

Perumal (Vishnu) Temples

Parthasarathy Temple, Thiruvallikeni (Triplicane)
Photo: Parthasarathy Temple (244653749), Francisco Anzola, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Resized.

Significance

One of the oldest temples in Chennai. It is thought to have begun in the Pallava period.

Here Perumal appears as Arjuna's charioteer, with a moustache. This is special to this temple.

Special features

  • Perumal with a moustache
  • Five sacred forms (thirukkolams)
  • The Kairavini temple tank

Darshan times, fees and festival dates can change. Before you go, check with the temple office or the temple's official website. The temple stories are given as devotees believe them, and they can differ from one temple to another.