Srinivasa Perumal Temple,
Semmanchery, Kanchipuram
Srinivasa
Perumal Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu located at Semmanchery in Kanchipuram
District of Tamilnadu. This is one of the most ancient temples in Chennai
suburbs. 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. It is a Prarthana
Sthalam for the 'unmarried' and 'childless couples'.
Belief
is that one can regain lost vision by offering sincere prayers at this temple. The
Temple is located about 30 kms South of Madras on the Old Mahabalipuram Road
(OMR) just after Infosys campus and Sathyabama University. This Temple has been
recently renovated and wears a new look. Moolavar is Srinivasa Perumal East
Facing Standing Posture with Sri and Bhoo Devi and Thayar is Alarmel Mangai Thaayar.
Legends
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History
Semmencheri
was part of Thondaimandalam which comprised of erstwhile North Arcot,
South Arcot and Chengalpet districts of Tamilnadu state along with some parts
of Andhra Pradesh state. Thondaimandalam was ruled by Pallavas with their
headquarters as Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram as Port City. Belief is that the
temple may be over 1500 years old and may have been built by the Pallavas, who
were also responsible for the construction of several Divya Desams in this
region including Thiru Kadal Mallai at Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram).
Later
on, renovation work at this temple is said to have been undertaken by Nayak
Kings and Chettiars. The experts from Archeological Survey of India (ASI)
believe that the temple in its current form and structure may be about 500
years old. According to them, this temple should have been
constructed between 1500 AD and 1600 AD and its structure is in the pattern
of Udupi Renaissance. The Temple was in such a dilapidated condition till
2007 & has been renovated with excellent support from devotees and
philanthropists.
Architecture
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Temple
Opening Time
·
All days
except Saturdays: 7.00 AM to 10.00 AM & 5 PM to 8
PM
·
Saturdays: 6.30 AM to 11.30 AM & 5 PM to 8.30
PM
Festivals
·
Puratasi
Utsavam
·
Margazhi
Utsavam
·
Sri Rama
Navami
·
Sri
Krishna Jayanthi
·
Hanuman
Jayanthi
·
Aadi
Pooram
·
Fridays
in Tamil months Aadi and Thai
Apart
from the above, Thirumanjam for all Deities in the temple can be
arranged for Devotees on days requested by them. Devotees can seek the
blessings of God by performing Thirumanjanam on important days like birthday,
wedding day etc.
Prayers
This
temple is the Prarthana Sthalam for unmarried persons and childless
couples. There is a tank half a km east of the temple. Those (with eye
problems) who take bath in the sacred tank and offer sincere prayers to
Srinivasa Perumal are said to regain their (lost) eye sight.
Contact
Sri
Srinivasa Perumal Temple,
OMR,
Semmanchery,
Kanchipuram
District
Mobile: +91 98403 88836 /
98400 69650 / 9840273832
Mobile: +91 97908 79760 /
98415 66481
Connectivity
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