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Moolavar | : |
Lord Mahavishnu with Mother Mahalaksmi |
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Urchavar | : |
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Amman / Thayar | : |
Adhi Lakshmi, Dhanya Lakshmi, Dhairya Lakshmi, Gaja Lakshmi, Santhana Lakshmi, Vijaya Lakshmi, Vidya Lakshmi, Dhanalakshmi |
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Thala Virutcham | : |
Vilwa |
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Theertham | : |
Samudra Pushkarini (Bay of Bengal) |
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Agamam / Pooja | : |
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Old year | : |
500 years old |
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Historical Name | : |
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City | : |
Beasant Nagar |
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Chennai
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Tamil Nadu |
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Festival: |
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10 day Purattasi Navarathri festival is celebrated with 10 different Alankaras (dressings) to Lord and Mothr in a very grand style drawing huge crowd of devotees. Deepavali Lakshmi Puja, special pujas during Thai Fridays in January-February, Aadi Fridays in July-August are performed in the temple. |
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Temple's Speciality: |
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The temple is constructed with Ashtanga Vimana in the tower in the Omkara design. The shadow of the tower does not fall on the ground. The design is similar to the Big Temple in Thanjavur. |
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The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. |
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Address: | |
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Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple, Beasant Nagar, Chennai. |
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+91- 44-2446 6777, 2491 7777, 2491 1763 | |
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General Information: | |
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It is noteworthy that the Aarukala Puja system (six pujas a day) is strictly followed in the temple as per Vedic rules. Only ghee is used for lighting lamps. |
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Prayers | |
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Mother Mahalakshmi ensures a happy and prosperous life to Her devotees. Each Lakshmi has Her own special blessings. Mother Adi Lakshmi grants health, Dhanya Lakshmi freedom from hunger, Dhairya Lakshmi courage and self-confidence, Gajalakshmi all prosperities, Santhana Lakshmi Child boon, Vijaya Lakshmi victory in all endeavours, Vidya Lakshmi knowledge and wisdom and DhanaLakshmi wealth. | |
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Devotees perform abishek, offer vastras to Lord and Mother and distribute nivedhanas to other devotees visiting the temple. | | |
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All Ashta Lakshmis grace from separate shrines. The temple is on the sea shore. Perumal graces in a wedding form. Mother Mahalaskhmi graces majestically dressed typically with a 9 yard sari in the Madisar style. |
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Temple History: | |
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This is a temple built recently following the design of the Perumal Temple in Tirukoshtiyur in Sivaganga district in steps. Due to the flow of not only devotees but tourists too, the temple has grown very famous on the Beasant Nagar beach built with marble stones. Every sculpture tells stories of divine beauty. |
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| | Location : The temple is situated at a distance of 10 km from central Chennai city.
Near By Railway Station :
Chennai
Near By Airport :
Chennai
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