Paranjothi Baba Temple, Vadapalani, Chennai
Paranjothi Baba Temple is the residence of Siddhar
Paranjothi Baba located at Vadapalani, well-known locality of Chennai City in
Tamil Nadu. This is where the greatest Siddhar Paranjothi baba resided. He is a
true Mahan who is an example of simplicity, one can say that by merely looking
at his photos and his way of living. He lived and did Penance in this tiny room.
The room got converted to Paranjothi Baba Temple is being maintained as Ayya's
holy worship place.
Many number of people belonging to various religions
come daily to get the blessings of Baba. He offered biscuits as prasadam to
whoever went there to seek his blessings. Baba performed many miracles to the
people who truly believes in him and continues to do so even today. Though he
is no more physically but those who follow and trust him knows that he is still
present among them. He would do any miracle to his ardent followers.
Baba attained samadhi in 2009 and his Jeeva Samadhi is
in Palnallur near Vallakottai (Sriperumbudur). At Baba’s Jeeva Samadhi in Palnallur,
daily poojas are being conducted. Pournami, Ammavasai & Thiruvonam (the
star of the day on which Baba attained Jeeva samadhi) poojas are very special.
Daily Annadhanams are going on at Vadapalani and Palnallur in the name of Baba.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 200 meters from
Vadapalani Kovil Bus Stop, 500 meters from Vadapalani Metro Station, 1 Km from Vadapalani
Bus Depot, 3 Kms from Kodambakkam Railway Station, 5 Kms from Chennai Mofussil
Bus Terminus, Koyambedu, 11 Kms from Chennai Central Railway Station, 8 Kms
from Egmore Railway Station and 11 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Temple is in
the heart of Chennai city with transport facilities from all corners. The
Temple is located near Vadapalani Murugan temple exactly opposite to Bank of
Baroda (Near to Hotel Saravana Bhavan). The temple is very near to Vadapalani
bus stop and new Metro Railway station.
Lot of town buses available from various parts of
Chennai city;
Bus No
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Routes
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12B
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Vadapalani B.S to Fore Shore Estate
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12BET
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Fore Shore Estate to Koyambedu Market
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12BNS
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Vadapalani B.S to Fore Shore Estate
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15F
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Broadway to Vadapalani B.S
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17B
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Broadway to Mangadu
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17BCT
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Koyambedu Market to Mangadu
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17E
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Broadway to Saligramam
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17G
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Broadway to Mogalivakkam
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S5E
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Besant Nagar to Vadapalani B.S
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S88
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Vadapalani B.S to Kundrathur Murugan Temple
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SM18M
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Vadapalani B.S to Tambaram
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X17M
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Broadway to Ayyappan Thangal
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X37G
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V. Nagar to Ayyappan Thangal
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XG70
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Vadapalani B.S to Guduvanchery
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05T
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Vadapalani B.S to Taramani
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M37ECT
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M.K.B. Nagar to Vadapalani B.S
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Location