Sri Veera Anjaneyaswamy Temple,Triplicane

Address

Arulmigu Sri Veera Anjaneyaswamy Temple,

No. 10, Mayor Chittibabu Street,

Triplicane,

Chennai – 600005. Contact: 96064 26934

(This Hanuman temple is located behind the Thiruvetteeswarar Temple)

Moolavar

Veera Anjaneyaswamy

Introduction

Located on Mayor Chittibabu Street, Thiruvallikeni, there is the “Sri Veera Anjaneyar” temple, established by Vyasaraja. Entering Mayor Chittibabu Street and reaching the middle, the tower of the colorful Anjaneyar temple facing north is located.

Special Features

• The Sri Veera Anjaneya idol in this temple is one of 732 Veera Anjaneya idols installed by Sri Vyasaraja Theerthar across India.
• The temple was established in 1522 AD, as per the inscription.
• Nearby, there is a small Ganesha shrine; despite its size, devotees believe that prayers here bring results.
• The Utsava Hanuman is located near the main Sri Veera Anjaneya Swamy.
• Hanuman in this temple faces east while blessing the devotees.
• The temple houses eight Salagramas, including a Veda Vyasa Salagrama and a Narasimha Salagrama, which are considered special.
• The temple has a huge tree, and Nagas have been enshrined within a part of it.

Century/Period

1522 AD

Nearest Bus Station

Triplicane

Nearest Railway Station

Chennai Central

Nearest Airport

Chennai

Location on Map

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