Jagannatha Perumal Temple, Thirumazhisai, Thiruvallur
Jagannatha
Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Thirumazhisai Town near Chennai
City in Thiruvallur District of Tamilnadu. The
Temple is also called as Tirumazhisai Temple. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Jagannatha
Perumal and his consort Lakshmi as Thirumangaivalli. The temple inscription
reveals its existence from the date back to 12th century. Though
the Temple is not listed in the Dhivya Desams, it is considered as Abhimana
Sthalam. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and
Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
The
temple is believed to be the birthplace of Thirumalisai Alvar, one of the twelve Azhwars whose work is compiled as Divya
Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Azhwar saints from the 6th–9th centuries AD. There is a
separate sannidhi for Thirumazhisai Azhwar in this temple. This temple is one
of the three Jagannatha Kshetrams and is referred as Madhya Jagannatha
Kshetram. Puri is the Uthra Jagannatha Kshetram and Thirupullani near
Rameswaram is the Dakshina Jagannatha Kshetram.
Legends
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History
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The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The
temple remains open from 7.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 4.30 p.m. to 8.30
p.m.
Worship
Practices & Festivals
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Prayers
Devotees
use to have a dip in Bhrigu Theertham and worship the Lord for release from
sins. They pray to Mother seeking child boon and prosperity. They worship
Mother Vaishnavi holding discus and conch offering garlands for removal of
obstacles in wedding talks. Realizing their wishes, devotees perform
Tirumanjanam to Lord and Mother and offer archanas with Tulsi leaves.
Contact
Jagannatha
Perumal Temple,
Thirumazhisai,
Thiruvallur District
Phone: +91 44 2681 0542
Mobile: +91 96001 81449
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