Sri Parthasarathy Swamy Temple
Sri Parthasarathy temple one of the most oldest temple chennai,built during the 8th century. Vaikunda Ekadasi and Bramhotsavam is celebrated in a grand manner. It is one of the 108 diya desams.The Uthsavar of this temple is Lord Parthasarathy. The water in the tank of this temple is said to be more holier than ganges.
The Parthasarathi temple is one of the oldest temples in Chennai. It is dedicated to Lord Krishna, which is located at Triplicane, Chennai, India . It is one of the 108 divyadesams. The name Parthasarathy means charioteer of Arjuna in sanskirt. This ancient temple is said to be existed 1200 years ago.
There are shrines of Sri Vedavalli Thayaar, Sri Ranganatha, Sri Rama, Sri Gajendra Varadharaja Swamy, Narashima, Sri Andal, Sri Anjaneya, Alwars, Ramanuja, Swami Manavala Mamunigal and Vedanthachariar. There are separate entrance for Lord Parthasarathy and Lord Narasimha. GODS IN THIS TEMPLE
The UTHSAVAR of this temple is LORD PARTHASARATHY. He is seen wounds all over his face where he received the arrows from Bhishma during the mahabharatha war. Where he was the charioteer of Arjuna. He is accompanied by Rukmani and Satyabhama.
The Moolavar of the sthalam is Venkata Krishna. He is posing along with Rukmani Piratiyar , where he holds sword in one hand , vardha Muthirai in another hand and his brother in his right, Sathaki in his left, son Prathyumnan, Grand Son Aniruthan are also found near him. He is found in a standing position and facing his thirumugan towards East Direction.
AUSPICIOUS DAYS : Brhamotsavam will be celebrated in a grand manner every year , Vaikunda Ekadasi is very special in this temple. UTHSAVAMS IN THIS TEMPLE
• The temple has grand brahmotsavams of Sri Parthasarathy Swamy during the tamil month Chittirai and on the same month Udayavar Uthsavan is also celebrated in a great manner.
• In the month of Vaikasi , Sri Varadharajar Uthsavam, Sri Nammawar Uthsavam ans vasanthothsavam are celebrated.
• Sri Azhagiyasingar Uthsavam During the month of aani.
• And grand Uthsavams of Sri Ramanuja(april – may) and Sri manavalamunigal (oct- nov) ARCHITECTURES OF THIS TEMPLE
Anantha Nilaya Vimanam for Parthasarathy Sannadhi, Ranganadhar Sannadhi Vimanam , Ramar Sannadhi Vimanam, Thayar Sannadhi Vimanam, Narasimhar Sannadhi vimanam, and Andal Sannadhi Vimans are seen in this temple.
PRAYERS
The prayers should be offered to the respective Lords on the star says concerned to get blessed for all kind of benefit.
LORDS/DEITIES - STARS CONCERNED
Shri Parthasarathy - Rohini & Thiruvonam
Shri Rama - Punarvasu
Shri Varadharaja - Hastha
Shri Yoga Narashimha - Swathi
Shri Ranganatha - Reva
Shri Vedvalli Thayar - Uthram