Ranganatha Swamy Temple,
Pudupet, Chennai
Ranganatha Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to
Lord Vishnu located at Pudupet, well-known locality near Egmore in Chennai City
in Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Ranganatha Swamy and Mother is
called as Ranganayaki. The Temple is situated on the banks of Holy River
Koovam. This Temple is located in the Naicken Street near automobile spares and
scrap market.
History
It was told that the temple is about 500 years old. The
temple is well maintained by Sri Loganatha Nayakkar family over the past five
generations.
The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 06.30 AM to 10.30 AM and 06.00
PM to 09.00 PM.
Festivals
The annual Brahmotsavam is celebrated in the Tamil month
Panguni (Mar - Apr) for 10 days with Garuda Seva and Thirukalyana festivals.
The Vaikunda Ekadasi is also celebrated with Lord's procession through Paramapathavasal.
There are special poojas on all Saturdays in the Tamil month Purattasi (15 Aug
- 15 Sep) and Laksharchana to Lord Ranganathaswamy. The Friday pooja rituals in
the Tamil months Adi and Thai are auspicious for goddess Ranganayaki and
Margazhi Neeradal festival for goddess Sri Andal.
Prayers
The prime deity Lord Ranganathaswamy is considered as
the Lord for planet Venus (Sukra) and therefore shrine is known as the
Sukra (Venus) Sthala. It is auspicious to offer prayers to the Lord on Fridays
during Sukra Hora (6 am - 7 am) as well as on Wednesdays. Devotees pray here to
get rid of eye related ailments.
Contact
Ranganatha Swamy Temple,
Pudupet (Komaleeswaranpet),
Chennai – 600 002
Mobile: +91 98406 40666
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 200 meters from Chinna
Sadai Amman Temple, 500 meters from Komaleeswarar Temple, 500 meters from Pudupet
Bus Stop, 2 Kms from Egmore Railway Station, 3 Kms from Egmore Bus Stand, 3 Kms
from Egmore Metro Station, 4 Kms from Nehru Park Metro Station, 4 Kms from
Chennai Central Railway Station, 11 Kms from Koyambedu Chennai Mofussil Bus
Terminus and 18 Kms from Chennai Airport. Ranganatha Swamy Temple is
located in the Naicken Street, Pudupet, Chennai. Town buses are available from various
parts of the city.
Location
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