Who built Parthasarathy temple?

the Pallavas
An abode to Lord Venkat Krishna, Sri Parthasarathy Temple was built by the Pallavas in the 8th century. Sri parthasarathy temple is situated at Tiruvallikeni or Triplicane and is the oldest temple in Chennai. An abode to Lord Venkat Krishna, Sri Parthasarathy Temple was built by the Pallavas in the 8th century.

What is Triplicane famous for?

Initially Triplicane was a part of Mylapore suburb sandwiched between the temple township and the Chepauk palace. Besides the Parthasarthy temple, the place is famous for the Chepauk stadium, the Amir Mahal, the home of the Nawab of Arcot, who lives there to this day.

When was Parthasarathy temple built?

8th century
The structure dates back to the 8th century when it was built by the Pallavas and resurrected by the Vijayanagara Kings in the 11th century. Revered art lover King Narasimhavarman I, also known as Mahamalla of Pallava dynasty, is believed to have laid the foundation of the temple.

Why Parthasarathy Perumal has moustache?

Perumal acted as the driver for Parthan/ Arjunan, coz of which he is named as Parthasarathy. That’s the reason that he has a mustache. Triplicane is close to Marina Beach, so it can be combined in your tour itinerary easily.

Where is the Parthasarathy Temple in Chennai located?

The Parthasarathy Temple is an 8th-century Hindu Vaishnavite temple dedicated to the Lord Vishnu, located at Thiruvallikeni, Chennai, India. The temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil literature canon of the Alvar saints from the 6th–9th centuries CE and is classified as among the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu.

Who are the Lords in the Parthasarathy Temple?

Lords Gajendravaradha and Yoga Narasimha are in the prakara shrines. Hence, the temple is praised as Panchamurthi Sthala. In the Ranganatha shrine, Lord Varaha is near the head and Lord Narasimha at the feet.

Who are the family members of Parthasarathy Swamy temple?

As Venkatakrishna in the sanctum, He appears with Mother Rukmini nearby, Mother Mahalakshmi in chest, brother Balarama at His right and Satyagi at the left, son Padyumnan and grandson Aniruddha – with His whole family. Lord Rama grants darshan from a separate shrine with Mother Sita, Lakshmana, Bharatha, Satrugna and Sri Anjaneya.

Which is the oldest temple of Lord Krishna in Chennai?

Sri parthasarathy temple is situated at Tiruvallikeni or Triplicane and is the oldest temple in Chennai. An abode to Lord Venkat Krishna, Sri Parthasarathy Temple was built by the Pallavas in the 8th century.