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Monday, September 30, 2019

Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Egmore, Chennai

Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Egmore, Chennai
Srinivasa Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Egmore, well-known locality of Chennai City in Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Srinivasa Perumal and Mother is called as Padmavathi. The Temple is situated on the LNP Koil street, Egmore on the banks of Holy River Koovam. Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Street in short LNP Koil Street may be named after Sri Lakshmi Narayana Perumal now at Arthanareeswarar Temple, Egmore. The temple is one of the oldest structures in Chennai City. This temple is about 600 years old.



Legends
It was told that the sages like Sthuthi, Viswamitra and Gowthama worshiped Srinivasa Perumal of this temple.


The Temple
The temple is facing east with a 3 tier Rajagopuram. Presiding Deity is called as Srinivasa Perumal and Mother is called as Padmavathi. A Mandapam and shrine for Padmavathi Thayar Shrine can be found immediately after the Rajagopuram. Sanctum is situated on the right side of the Padmavathi Thayar Shrine. Balipeedam, Dwajastambam and Garudalwar can be found facing the sanctum. Presiding Deity, Srinivasa Perumal is gracing the devotees along with his consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi. There are shrines for Andal, Rama and Hanuman in the outer prakaram. Madapalli and Vahana mandapam can be found in the outer prakaram.



Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 06.30 AM to 11.00 AM and 04.30 PM to 08.30 PM.
Pooja Timings
·        Thiruvaradhanam (09:30 AM to 10:00 AM)
·        Tirumalvadai (06:00 PM to 06:30 PM)
·        Thiruvaradhanam (08:80 PM to 08:30 PM)
Festivals
10 days Purattasi Brahmotsavam, 10 Days Chithirai Udaiyavar Utsavam, Vaikasi Nammalvar Thirunakshatram, Aani Perialwalvar Thirunakshatram, Thiru Aadi Pooram, Avani Pavithra Utsavam, 10 days Aippasi Manavala Maamunikal Utsavam, 9 days Karthigai Padmavathi Thayar Panjami Theertham Utsavam, Thiru Karthigai Deepam, Margazhi Pagal Pathu, Thai Raapathu, Vaikunda Ekadashi, Masi Maha Theerthavari Utsavam and Panguni Thirukalyana Utsavam are the festivals celebrated here. Especially, Brahmotsavam, Pavithrotsavam and Tamil New Year day are celebrated in a grand manner.
Contact
Srinivasa Perumal Temple
Egmore, Chennai – 600 008
Phone: +91 44 2819 3439
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 250 meters from Egmore Baby Hospital Bus Stop, 300 meters from Egmore P.T. School Bus Stop, 800 meters from Nehru Park Metro Station, 1 Km from Egmore Railway Station, 2 Kms from Egmore Metro Station, 2.5 Kms from Egmore Bus Stand, 4.5 Kms from Chennai Central Railway Station, 10 Kms from Koyambedu Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus and 18 Kms from Chennai Airport. The temple is situated on the LNP Koil street, Egmore.
Location
References
https://veludharan.blogspot.com/2017/07/arulmigu-srinivasa-perumal-temple.html