Lakshmi Hayagriva Perumal Temple, Ramakrishna Nagar, Puducherry

Lakshmi Hayagriva Perumal Temple, Ramakrishna Nagar, Puducherry

Lakshmi Hayagriva Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Ramakrishna Nagar in Puducherry Town in Union Territory of Puducherry. It is noteworthy that the temple lies in between the Thiruvahindapuram Lakshmi Hayagriva temple and the Chengalpattu Chettypunnyam Lakshmi Hayagriva Temple.

Legends

Lord Vishnu, at the time of Pralaya the end of the world then, kept all the beings in his belly, slept on the banyan leaf bed in the ocean. Later, for the recreation of the world, he created Brahmma from his Naval Chord and taught him the four Vedas. Brahmma began the creation. Two water drops appeared on the naval leaf of Lord changed into two demons. As they were thus born to Lord Vishnu, they summed up the courage to snatch the creation profession from Brahmma, stole the Vedas from him and hid them in the deep underground - Pathala Loka.

Brahmma surrendered to the Lord. Lord came to Pathala Loka and found the demons as two horses and therefore, He also took the form of the horse and began the war with the demons Madhu and Kaidapa. He defeated the demons and recovered the Vedas and returned them to Brahmma. The Vedas felt that their sanctity was affected due to the touch of the demons and entreated the Lord to restore their dignity. Lord smelt them. The Vedas got back their sacred status.

As the Lord was furious after the war against the demons, it is said that Sri Mahalakshmi was requested to cool him. Installing Mahalakshmi on his lap, the Lord came to be known as Lakshmi Hayagriva. Hayagriva-Lord with horse face. Lord Hayagriva is worshipped as Lord of Wisdom as he recovered the Vedas from the demons. Where there is wisdom, wealth joins there. The Lakshmi Hayagriva form combines wisdom and prosperity.

The Temple

The idol of Lord Hayagriva is made of Salagrama stone. Lord and mother are embracing each other with their left and right hands respectively. Generally, idols are made showing the Mother alone embracing Lord. As this idol shows both of them embracing each other, it is believed that worshipping the Lord and Mother in this form ensures stronger marital affinity among couples. Lord graces the devotees with his right eye while the left eye is set on Mother. Mother graces the devotees with her left eye keeping the right on the Lord.

A yantra (a disc made of gold, silver or copper with diagrams incorporating the meaning and effects of Mahamantras) is installed under the presiding deity. Saint Lakshmi Kumaradatta Desika Swamigal, fed with the wisdom milk of Mother in the Sarangapani Temple of Kumbakonam has his due place in the temple. It is said of him that he used to chant Ramayana without any gap and had the darshan of Sri Anjaneya.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 8.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Festivals

Float festival is celebrated on Avani Tiruvonam star day in August-September with flag hoisting 10 days earlier.

Prayers

Lord Hayagriva is worshipped as a lord of wisdom as he recovered the Vedas from the demons and where there is wisdom, wealth joins there. The Lakshmi Hayagriva form combines prosperity and wisdom. Students pray in this temple before their Exam. Also, it is believed that worshipping the Lord and Mother in this form ensures stronger marital affinity among couples. Special pujas are performed for those dull in education and those suffering from stammering. Devotees perform Tirumanjanam and archanas with Tulsi leaves.

Contact

Lakshmi Hayagriva Temple,

Ramakrishna Nagar, Muthialpet,

Puducherry – 605 003

Phone: +91 413 226 0096

Mobile: +91 94431 04383

Connectivity

The Temple is situated in Ramakrishna Nagar in Muthialpet Area of Puducherry. The Temple is located at about 100 meters from Renuka Theatre Bus Stop, 300 meters from Bharathidasan Govt Women College Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 3 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 4 Kms from Puducherry Airport and 150 Kms from Chennai Airport.

The Temple is situated on Pondicherry Bus Stand to JIPMER (Gorimedu) Bus Route. Devotee can get down at Bharathidasan Govt Women College Bus Stop or Renuka Theatre Bus Stop. The Temple is located at a walkable distance from these Bus Stops. Taxis and Autos are also available to reach this temple from any part of Puducherry. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.

Location