Chengam Venugopala Parthasarathy Perumal Temple, Thiruvannamalai

Address

Chengam Venugopala Parthasarathy Perumal Temple, Thiruvannamalai

Chengam, Thiruvannamalai district,

Tamil Nadu- 606701

Moolavar

Venugopala Parthasarathy Perumal

Amman

Padmavati, Andal

Introduction

• Location: Chengam, Thiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu.
• Presiding Deity: Venugopala Parthasarathy Perumal, with consorts Padmavati and Andal.
• Age: Over 1500 years old.

Puranic Significance

• Lord Rama’s Worship: Rama worshipped at this temple to remove Brahmahati Dosha (the curse from killing Ravana).
• Murals: The Yuddha Kandam (War Canto) of the Ramayana is painted here; it is the only remaining mural from many that once adorned the temple.

Beliefs

• Mental Disorders: People with mental health issues are brought here for healing.
• Marriage Blessings: It is believed that women facing delays in marriage will find success after circumambulating the temple in the morning.

Special Features

• Garbhagraha: Perumal with four arms, along with Padmavati and Andal.
• Legend: Perumal once showed a treasure to a poor man, removing his sins.
• History: The temple was built 1500 years ago by Talava Nayakkan, a small land king.
• Tunnel: A 60-feet tunnel connects the temple to the nearby Anjaneyar temple, used by kings during wartime.

Festivals

• Brahmotsavam: An 18-day festival held in Vaikasi (May-June).
  • Garuda Vahana: Lord Perumal is taken in procession on his eagle vehicle (Garuda).
  • Sixth Day: Lord Perumal and Andal exchange garlands on an elephant vahana.
  • Celebrations: The festival features colorful lights, fireworks, traditional music (naiyantimelam), and dance (Karakattam).

References

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/09/venugopala-parthasarathy-perumal-temple.html

Century/Period

1500 Years Old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

Chengam

Nearest Railway Station

Thiruvannamalai

Nearest Airport

Puducherry

Location on Map

lightuptemple