Sowmya Damodhara Perumal Temple, Villivakkam, Chennai
Sowmya Damodhara Perumal Temple is a Hindu
Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Villivakkam, well-known locality of
Chennai City in Tamil Nadu. Presiding
Deity is called as Sowmya Damodhara Perumal and Mother is called as
Amirthavalli. There is a possibility that this temple could have been
built by Pandya kings because of the fish symbol seen on the roofs, though
there are no records about the history of the temple are found.
This Temple
is believed to be built during 10th Century A.D. Damodaran is one of
the 12 special names (Dwadasam) of Vishnu and this temple in Villivakkam is
possibly the only temple, in Tamil Nadu, specifically dedicated to this special
name of Lord Vishnu (The Utsavar at Thiru Kannangudi is also known by this name
– Damodara Narayanan). This Temple is situated very close to the Agastheeswarar
Temple.
Legends
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The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The Temple
remains open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Festivals
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Prayers
It is
the faith of the devotees that Lord Soumya Damodara Perumal would grant their
prayer for a wise child boon. Devotees perform special Tirumanjanam to Perumal
and offer Milk Porridge and butter as Nivedhana.
Contact
Soumya
Damodara Perumal Temple,
Konnur,
Villivakkam,
Chennai
– 600 049
Phone: +91 44 2617 3306 / 2617 0456
Mobile: +91 94448 07899
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