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| ◉ Parthasarathy the presiding deity here has a moustache. |
| ◉ The temple is renowned for its traditional Sweet Pongal. |
| ◉ The temple famous for its Dravidian architecture. |
The Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathy Swamy Temple, also known as the Parthasarathy Swamy Temple, is one of the oldest and most revered Vaishnavite temples in South India. The temple is located in the Triplicane (Thiruvallikeni) area of Chennai. It is dedicated to Lord Krishna, who is worshipped here as 'Parthasarathy' (Arjuna's charioteer in the Mahabharata). It is one of the 108 'Divya Desams' (sacred temples of Lord Vishnu) glorified by the Alwar saints.
Darshan Timings at Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathyswamy Temple
The Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathy Swamy Temple remains open throughout the week; darshan timings are from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and again from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Major Festivals of Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathyswamy Temple
Krishna Janmashtami is the main festival celebrated here. In addition, festivals such as Vaikunta Ekadashi, Brahmotsavam, Panguni Serthi Utsavam, Ramanuja Utsavam, and Theppotsavam are celebrated with great grandeur. The temple is renowned for its traditional Sarkarai Pongal (sweet Pongal) prasad.
How to reach Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathyswamy Temple
Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathyswamy Temple is located on Car Street, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Triplicane is well-connected to Chennai's MTC bus network. The nearest MRTS station is Thiruvallikeni (Triplicane) MRTS station, located a 5–10 minute walk from the temple. The nearest metro station is Government Estate Metro Station. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport.
The Sri Parthasarathyswamy Temple is built in the Dravidian architectural style, featuring magnificent gopurams, pillared halls, and intricately carved sculptures. Here, Lord Krishna is worshipped as Parthasarathy (Arjuna's divine charioteer) and Sri Vedavalli Thayar (Lakshmi) as his consort. The presiding deity bears a moustache, reflecting Lord Krishna's role as a warrior and charioteer. The idol of Parthasarathy is known for bearing marks of battle, symbolizing the wounds Krishna sustained while protecting Arjuna during the Kurukshetra War.
The temple was originally built by the Pallava kings in the 6th century CE and was later expanded by Chola and Vijayanagara rulers. Five principal forms of Lord Vishnu are worshipped here: Parthasarathy (Krishna), Yoga Narasimha, Ranganatha, Rama, and Gajendra Varadar.
This temple is a major center of Sri Vaishnavism, where saints such as Thirumazhisai Alvar and Thirumangai Alvar have offered worship. Even today, the temple attracts devotees seeking Lord Krishna's blessings for courage, wisdom, and a righteous life.
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