Venkata Subramanya Swamy Temple, Valasaravakkam,
Chennai
Venkata Subramanya Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple
dedicated to Lord Murugan located at Valasaravakkam, a well-known locality in Chennai City of Tamil Nadu. The Temple is also called as Santhoshi Matha Temple
because of the presence of Santhoshi Matha shrine in the Temple premises.
History
The idol was found during digging a plot of land to plant
survey stones when real estate business started to develop in this area. The
real estate business man who developed the plot built this Temple for the
success, he achieved in his business. Famous Muruga devotee Kirupanandha Variyar
Swamigal visited this temple and named him as Venkata Subramaniam, as he had
the Vishnu chakra behind his head.
The Temple
The Temple is facing towards east. Presiding Deity is
called as Venkata Subramanya Swamy. He is housed in the sanctum. Lord Murugan
is depicted in Brahma Sastha form. In this posture, He holds a Japamalai in his
upper right hand and a Kamandala in his upper left hand. The bottom two hands
show Abhaya and Varadha Hastha.
His right foot is having six fingers which is a unique
feature. Vishnu Chakra can be seen behind his head. There is Santoshi Matha
shrine in the Temple complex (not to be confused with Virugambakkam Santoshi
Matha Shrine). There are shrines for Lord Hanuman, Ganesha, Shiva and Navagraha
in the temple premises.
Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 6.30 am to 10.30 am in the
morning and from 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm in the evening.
Festivals
Panguni Uthiram, Thaipoosam, Skanda Sashti and monthly
Sashtis are celebrated in this Temple with much fanfare.
Prayers
There is a belief that if one worships this Lord for
continuous six Tuesdays, all the wishes (mainly Marriage and Fertility etc.)
would be granted.
Contact
Venkata Subramanya Swamy Temple,
Valasaravakkam, Chennai -
Mobile: +91 91762 37273 /
97898 87058
Connectivity
The Temple is located on the Arcot Road in
Valasaravakkam area of Chennai very near to Valasaravakkam Bus Stop. The Temple
is located at about 400 meters from Valasaravakkam Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Porur,
5 Kms from Vadapalani, 5 Kms from Vadapalani Metro Station, 6 Kms from Mambalam
Railway Station, 6 Kms from Koyambedu Mofussil Bus Terminus, 16 Kms from Chennai
Central Railway Station, 14 Kms from Egmore Railway Station and 12 Kms from
Chennai International Airport. The Temple is on the main road around 2 Kms from
the Porur junction between Porur and Vadapalani. Valasaravakkam is well
connected to other parts of Chennai via Bus.