Vaikuntavasa Perumal
Temple, Koyambedu, Chennai
Vaikuntavasa Perumal
Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in the neighbourhood
of Koyambedu in Chennai City of Tamil Nadu. This temple is situated on
the banks of river Cooum at Koyambedu. Presiding Deity is called as Vaikuntavasa
Perumal and Mother is called as Kanagavalli Thayar. This temple also dates back
to the period of Kulothunga Chozhan III.
This
Temple along with Kurungaleeswarar Temple are called as Twin Temples of
Koyambedu. A perfect example of Shiva-Vaishnava unison, both these
temples are located adjacent to each other and very near to the Koyambedu Bus
Terminus. Both have legendary connection to the Ramayana.
Legends
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The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 5.30 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and
4.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Festivals
Brahmmotsavam in Aani (June-July), 10-day Vaikasana
festival in Aadi (July-August), Lord wedding festival in Panguni Uthiram
(March-April), and special pujas on Tiruvonam star days are the festivals
grandly celebrated in the
Prayers
Married women pray to Lord for children of knowledge and
wisdom. Those who had committed wrongs knowingly get relief from such
sins. Unmarried women pray on Tuesdays with a Mangal Sutra tied to the
Parvathi Swayamva tree. People develop the quality of sacrifice, tolerance and
selflessness assuring family prosperity when they worship in this temple where
Mother Sita stayed. Devotees offer Sari (Vastra) and perform abishek to the
mother on realizing their prayers. Those suffering from the wrath of ancestors
are advised to worship both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu in the temple, bathe in
the Kuchalava theertha, perform pujas and Tarpan for the ancestors.
Contact
Vaikuntavasa Perumal Temple,
Koyambedu,
Chennai – 600 107
Phone: +91 44 2479 6237
/ 6569 9626
Connectivity
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