Peyazhwar Shrine, Triplicane, Chennai
Peyazhwar Shrine is a Hindu Temple dedicated to
Vaishnavite Azhwar, Peyazhwar in
Triplicane in Chennai City of Tamilnadu. As per Hindu legend, Pey Azhwar was
found in the lily flower in the pond of the Adi Kesava Perumal Temple in Mylapore. In Tamil, pey refers to one who is
possessed and since the saint was madly attracted to Hindu god Vishnu, he got
the name. The Peyazhwar Temple, which is the sub-temple to the Parthasarathy
Temple in Triplicane, Chennai. This Shrine is situated just opposite the main entrance of Sri Parthasarathy Temple.
Connectivity
Triplicane (Tiruvallikeni) is an important division in
Chennai city. Triplicane is located at about 1.5 Kms from Marina Beach, 6 Kms
from Nungambakkam, 6 Kms from T Nagar, 10 Kms from Anna Nagar and 8.5 Kms from
Vadapalani.
By Road:
Town buses are available from every corner of the city
to reach the temple comfortably. The Temple is situated adjacent to
Parthasarathy Temple Bus Stop. The Temple is located at about 13 Kms from Koyambedu
Bus Terminus.
Bus No
|
Route
|
22
|
Ayanavaram B.S to Anna Square
|
27B
|
C.M.B.T. to Triplicane
|
29A
|
Perambur B.S to Anna Square
|
L27L
|
Anna Square to Mogapair West
|
L40A
|
Anna Square to Avadi
|
S40A
|
Anna Square to Avadi
|
X22A
|
Ambathur Estate to Thiruvanmiyur
|
X40A
|
Anna Square to Avadi
|
27BCT
|
M.M.D.A. Colony to Anna Square
|
L06A
|
Tollgate to Besant Nagar
|
M27R
|
Anna Square to Oragadam
|
M40ET
|
Anna Square to Menambedu
|
S27BCT
|
M.M.D.A. Colony to Anna Square
|
45B
|
Anna Square to Guindy Industrial Estate
|
32
|
Vallalar Nagar to V. Illam.
|
25G
|
Anna Square to Poonamallee
|
24A
|
V.Illam to Anna Nagar West.
|
29D
|
V.Illam to Mathur.
|
By
Train:
The Temple is situated at about 5.5 Kms form the Chennai
Central Railway Station, 500 meters from Tiruvallikeni Railway Station and 5
Kms from Chennai Egmore Railway Station. Nearest Metro Station is Nehru Park
Metro Station located at about 5 Kms from the Temple.
By Air:
Chennai International Airport is located at about 18 Kms
from this Temple.
