Nenmeli Srardha Samrakshana Narayanan Temple, Kanchipuram

Address

Nenmeli Srardha Samrakshana Narayanan Temple, Kanchipuram

Brahmana Street, Nenmeli Post,

Via Nandham, Kanchipuram District- 603002

Phone: +91 – 44 – 27420053.

Moolavar

Srardha Samrakshana Narayanan

Amman

Mahalaxmi

Introduction

Location: Nenmeli, near Chengalpet, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu

Deity: Lord Vishnu, known as Sri Lakshmi Narayana Perumal and Utsavar Sri Srardha Samrakshana Narayanan

Sacred Significance: The temple is equivalent to the sacred sites of Gaya and Kasi for performing Srardham (ancestor offerings).

History: The temple is over 1,000 years old, associated with an elderly couple, Yagna Narayana Sharma and Sarasavani, who were blessed by Lord Vishnu after their death for not having children to perform Srardham for them.

Divine Grace: Lord Vishnu himself performs Srardham for those without descendants daily from 12 pm to 1 pm.

Special Shrines:

• Srardha Samrakshana Narayanan
• Lakshmi Narasimha
• Krishna
• Ganesha

Maha Lakshmi Salagramam: Found in the temple, it is believed to bring blessings of wealth, health, and prosperity.

Pithru Poojai: Performed on Amavasai and Ekadashi Thithi, it is equivalent to Srardham in Gaya.

Offerings: Ven Pongal or curd rice, along with Perandai and Yel Thuvayal.

Century/Period

1000 year Old

Nearest Bus Station

Nenmeli

Nearest Railway Station

Chengalpattu

Nearest Airport

Chennai

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