Explore the sacred Vishnu temples in and around Chennai — the capital city of Tamil Nadu, home to revered Divya Desams including the famous Parthasarathy Temple praised by the Alwar saints.
Discover the sacred Vishnu temples in the Chennai region
Sri Vijayaraghava Perumal Temple Located in Thiruputkuzhi.
Sri Parthasarathy Temple Located in Thiruvallikkeni Chennai.
Sri Bhatavatsala Perumal Temple Located in Thirunindravur Chennai.
Sri Neervanna Perumal Temple Located in Thiruneermalai Chennai.
Sri Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple Located in Thiruvedanthai, Kovalam, Chennai.
Sri Veeraraghava Perumal Temple Located in Thiruevvuloor, Tiruvallur, Chennai.
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Complete list of all 108 Divya Desams
The 108 Divya Desams are the holiest Vishnu temples, revered across centuries as the most sacred pilgrimage sites in Vaishnavism.
Praised in the hymns of the 12 Alwar saints, these temples hold deep spiritual significance and are celebrated in the Nalayira Divya Prabandham.
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Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, is home to six significant Divya Desam temples spread across the metropolitan area. The most famous among them is the Sri Parthasarathy Temple in Triplicane (Thiruvallikkeni), one of the oldest temples in Chennai dating back to the 8th century. These temples are easily accessible by public transport and make for a convenient urban pilgrimage.
The Chennai Divya Desams span from the bustling city center to the suburban areas of Tiruvallur and Thiruneermalai. Each temple has unique architectural features and houses a distinct form of Lord Vishnu. The temples have been praised by the Alwar saints and continue to be vibrant centers of Vaishnavite worship.
Devotees can cover all six Chennai Divya Desam temples in a single day with proper planning. Start from Thiruvallikkeni in the morning and proceed to the suburban temples. Chennai is well connected by air, rail and road from all major Indian cities, making it an ideal starting point for a Divya Desam pilgrimage across Tamil Nadu.