Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Egmore
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| Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Egmore | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Chennai district |
| Festivals | Brahmotsav, Vaikunta Ekadasi, Pavithrotsav, Tamil New year day |
| Location | |
| Location | Egmore |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Geographic coordinates | 13°04′32″N 80°15′16″E / 13.075505°N 80.254582°E |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Website | |
| hrce.tn.gov.in | |
Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Egmore[1][2] which is maintained under the control of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department,[3] Government of Tamil Nadu, is a Perumal temple situated in Egmore neighbourhood in Chennai district of Tamil Nadu in India. It was previously called as Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple and hence the name Lakshmi Narayana Perumal street, where the temple is located. This temple is 600 years old.[4] The presiding deity is Srinivasa Perumal. Goddess is Padmavathi. 'Vimanam' above the sanctum is said as 'Anantha Vimanam'. The temple tower is of 3 tiers. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam and Garudaazhwaar shrine are found facing the sanctum. The main deity is in the standing posture. Upper hand on the right side holds the Chakra, and on the left side, the sangu is held and on the lower hand at left side shows 'kati hasta' (rests on hip) and right side shows 'abhaya mudra'. Sages such as Visvamithra, Gowthama and Sthuthi worshipped this temple.[citation needed]
Location
[edit]Located at an altitude of 33 m above the mean sea level, the geographical coordinates of this temple are: 13°04'31.8"N, 80°15'16.5"E (i.e. 13.075505°N, 80.254582°E).
Commercial complex
[edit]On Poonamallee High road, on the land of about 42,000 sq.ft., near Kilpauk Medical College metro station,[5] where the land belonging to this temple, a commercial complex, would be constructed to ensure a steady income for the temple.[6] At a cost of ₹50 crore, the commercial complex would be set up.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Egmore - Google Search.
- ^ Commission, India Hindu Religious Endowments (1962). Report, 1960-1962. Government of India, Ministry of Law.
- ^ "Arulmigu Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Egmore, Chennai - 600008, Chennai District [TM000051].,Arulmigu Narayana perumal,Arulmigu Narayana perumal,Arulmigu Padmavathi Thayar". hrce.tn.gov.in. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ^ "Much in common with Thirumala-Thirupati temples". Retrieved 16 October 2022.
- ^ Shanmughasundaram J. (12 October 2021). "Commercial buildings to come up on temple land in Tamil Nadu > Chennai News - Times of India". Retrieved 16 October 2022.
- ^ "Colleges to come up on lands belonging to temples, says TN Minister". The Hindu. 4 August 2021. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
- ^ "Tamil Nadu government to revive 'excess gold' scheme for increasing temples' revenues". Retrieved 16 October 2022.