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

Deity

Sri Satya Narayana

Introduction

• Location: Nanganallur, Chennai City, Tamil Nadu
• Significance: One of the few Satya Narayana temples in Chennai, believed to be 1000 years old.
• Nearby Landmark: Located adjacent to Rajeswari Temple.
• Nickname: Nanganallur is known as “Mini Kancheepuram” due to the presence of many temples.

Puranic Significance

• Orientation: The temple faces west.
• Deity: Presiding deity is Satya Narayana, installed on 8 yantras inscribed with eight letters.
• Appearance: Sri Lakshmi is present in the chest of Perumal, who stands facing west.
• Unique Feature: Navagrahas are arranged in a straight line, which is uncommon in Perumal temples.
• Additional Idols: Panchamuga Anjaneyar, along with Koshta idols of Brahma, Vishnu, and Ganesh.
• Utsava Idols: Idols of Ramanuja, Manavala Mamuni, Nammalvar, and Tirumangai Alwar are present in the temple premises.
• Stucco Images: Ashta Dikpalas (Varun, Vayu, Kubera, Nriti, Yama, Ishana, Indra, and Agni) along with their vahanas are depicted in the pillars of the prakara.

Beliefs

• Pooja Participation: Devotees unable to perform Satyanarayana Pooja at home can participate in the pooja at the temple to gain its benefits.
• Relief from Sarba Dhosham: Worshipping Lord Sri Satya Narayana Perumal is believed to relieve devotees from Sarba Dhosham.

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Thillai Ganga Nagar

Nearest Railway Station

Pazhavanthangal

Nearest Airport

Chennai

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