Nanganallur Sri Satya Narayana Temple, Chennai

Address

Nanganallur Sri Satya Narayana Temple, 18th Street, Thillai Ganga Nagar, Nanganallur, Chennai – 600 061 Mobile: +91 98406 65956

Diety

Sri Satya Narayana

Introduction

Satya Narayana Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Nanganallur, a well known locality in Chennai City in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the few Satya Narayana temples in Chennai. This Temple is located adjacent to Rajeswari Temple. The Temple is believed to be 1000 years old. Both these temples are connected to each other. Nanganallur is called Mini Kancheepuram because of the presence of many temples.

Puranic Significance

The temple is facing west. Garuda, Balipeedam and flag staffs are located facing towards the sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Satya Narayana and is facing west. He is housed in the sanctum. Satyanarayana Perumal is installed on 8 yanthras inscribed with eight letters. Sri Lakshmi normally seen by the side of Perumal is present here in the chest of Perumal who is in a standing posture facing west. Navagrahas, normally not seen in Perumal temples are seen here in a straight line which is unique. Panchamuga Anjaneyar is also present here. The idols of Brahma, Vishnu and Ganesh are also found as the Koshta idols in the temple, which is again unique. There is a shrine for the utsava idols of Ramanuja, Manavala Mamuni, Nammalvar and Tirumangai Alwar in the Temple premises. The stucco images of Ashta Dikpalas such as Varun, Vayu, Kubera, Nriti, Yama, Ishana, Indra and Agni along with their respective vahanas are found in the pillars in the prakara.

Beliefs

Those who are unable to do Satyanarayana Pooja at home can participate in the pooja here to get the benefit of doing the Satyanarayana pooja. It is believed that by worshiping Lord Sri Sathya Narayana Perumal, one will be relieved from Sarba Dhosham.