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Friday, December 28, 2018

Sowmya Damodhara Perumal Temple, Villivakkam, Chennai

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
Connectivity
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