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Vaikundavasa Perumal Temple, Acharavakkam, Chengalpattu

Vaikundavasa Perumal Temple, Acharavakkam, Chengalpattu

Vaikundavasa Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Acharavakkam Village in Thiruporur Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. Acharavakkam / Manampathi is situated on Thiruporur – Thirukazhukundram Road.

History

This Temple is believed to be built in 11th century CE by Cholas and extensively renovated by Vijayanagara Kings and Nayak rulers. The Temple contains inscriptions dated to Vikrama Chola and Vijayanagara Kings. The place was called as Vanavan Mahadevi Chaturvedimangalam during Chola period.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with an entrance gate. Balipeedam, Deepa Sthambam and Garudazhwar can be seen immediately after the entrance gate, facing towards the sanctum. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antrala, maha mandapam and mukha mandapam. The sanctum enshrines an image of Vaikundavasa Perumal with his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi. There are no idols in the koshtas located around the sanctum walls. There is a separate shrine for Goddess Lakshmi at the back side of the sanctum in the prakaram.

Contact

Vaikundavasa Perumal Temple,

Acharavakkam, Thiruporur Taluk,

Chengalpattu District – 603 105

Mobile: +91 98402 72655 / 98948 85090

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 200 metres from Manampathy / Acharavakkam Bus Stop, 5 Kms from Thirunilai, 10 Kms from Thirukazhukundram, 12 Kms from Thiruporur, 18 Kms from Chengalpattu, 20 Kms from Chengalpattu Junction Railway Station, 45 Kms from Chennai Airport and 56 Kms from Chennai. Manampathi / Acharavakkam is situated on Thiruporur – Thirukazhukundram Road. Buses are available from Thiruporur, Chengalpattu, Velachery and Thiruvanmiyur to reach this temple.

Location