Friday, November 2, 2018

Thenkalai Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Muthialpet, Puducherry

Thenkalai Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Muthialpet, Puducherry
Thenkalai Srinivasa Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Muthialpet in Puducherry Town in Union Territory of Puducherry. This Temple is one of the oldest and prestigious temples in Pondicherry situated in Mahatma Gandhi Road in Muthialpet, about 2 Kms from the shore of the Bay of Bengal.


History
This temple was constructed in early 1800 A.D. This temple came under the control of Hindu Religious Act in 1966. The last Balalayam was held in 1982 and Kumbabishekam was held on 08-02-1985. The Temple has been renovated recently and the Mahakumbabishekam was held on 12/02/2016 in a grand scale under the auspices of Thirukovilur Jeer and Singa Perumal Kovil Mudaliyandan Swamigal and with the blessing of the Sri Srirangam Jeer.


The Temple
This temple faces east with 5 tier Rajagopuram. Presiding Deity is called as Thenkalai Srinivasa Perumal and is facing east. All the three postures of Lord Vishnu can be seen in this Temple. Presiding Deity, Thenkalai Srinivasa Perumal can be seen in standing posture, Lakshmi Narasimhar can be seen in sitting posture and Ranganathar can be seen in reclining posture.


Mother is called as Padmavathi Thayar and she is housed in a separate shrine facing east. There are shrines for Ranganathar (facing west), Lakshmi Narasimhar (facing west), Lord Rama, Krishna, Andal, Alwars, Manavala Mamunigal and Varashakthi Anjaneyar (facing north) in the Temple premises.


Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 04.00 PM to 09.00 PM.
Pooja Timings
S. No
Poojas
Timings
1
Kala Santhi Pooja
8:00 AM
2
Uchikala Pooja
12:00 PM
3
Sayaratchai Pooja
06.00 PM
4
Arthajama Pooja
9:10 PM
Festivals
Vaikuntha Ekadashi, Brahmotsavam, Vasantha Utsavam, Thayar Utsavam and Hanuman Jayanthi are the festivals celebrated here with much fanfare.
Contact
Thenkalai Srinivasa Perumal Temple,
Muthialpet, Puducherry – 605 003
Phone: +91 413 653 6537
Mobile: +91 94430 76487
Connectivity
The Temple is situated in Mahatma Gandhi Road (MG Road) in Muthialpet Area of Puducherry. The Temple is located at about 100 meters Ezhai Mariamman Koil Bus Stop, 4 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 3 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 4 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 10 Kms from Auroville and 146 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Temple is situated on Pondicherry Bus Stand to JIPMER (Gorimedu) Bus Route. Devotee can get down at Ezhai Mariamman Koil Bus Stop. The Temple is located at a walkable distance from this Bus Stop. 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.
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