Thenneri Agaram Srinivasa Perumal Temple,  Kanchipuram

Address

Thenneri Agaram Srinivasa Perumal Temple,  Kanchipuram

Thenneri Agaram village, Kanchipuram district,

Tamilnadu

Phone: 044-42136469

Mobile: +91 –9840224752 / 9941867700

Moolavar

Srinivasa Perumal

Amman

Alamelu Thayar

Introduction

• Location: Thenneri Agaram Village, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu.
• Age: The temple is believed to be more than 1200 years old.
• Deity: Presiding deity is Srinivasa Perumal, accompanied by his consorts Sri Devi and Bhoodevi.
• Thayar: Alamelu Thayar is the goddess of the temple.

Puranic Significance

• Main Deities:
  • Srinivasa Perumal (similar to Sri Venkateshwara of Tirupati).
  • Sri Alarmel Mangai Thayar (the consort).
  • Sri Devaraja Perumal (associated with Kanchipuram’s Sri Varadharaja Perumal).
  • Other Shrines:
    • Varadharaja Perumal Sannadhi.
    • Shrines for Azhwars, Andal, Acharyas, and Veera Anjaneyar.
  • Kaala Poojas: Two Kaala Poojas are performed.
  • Structure: The temple features a three-storied Rajagopuram, two Madapalligal (for Srinivasa Perumal and Kanchipuram Sri Varadaraja Perumal), and Mandapangal.

Beliefs

• Thirukalyanam (Divine Marriage): Devotees believe that performing Thirukalyanam for the Perumal brings marital bliss and removes obstacles related to horoscopes, Rasi Doshams, and other life challenges.

Festivals

• Sri Devaraja Perumal Theppam:
  • This is a unique festival where Kanchipuram Sri Varadaraja Perumal visits the Agaram Temple once a year.
  • The deity is taken on a floating barge in the nearby lake.
  • The festival attracts hundreds of devotees, and the temple remains a center of devotion throughout the day.

This has been extracted from,

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/12/srinivasa-perumal-temple-thenneri.html

Century/Period

1200 Years Old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

Thenneri Agaram

Nearest Railway Station

Walajabad, Kanchipuram

Nearest Airport

Chennai

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