Location
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Graha
Divya Desam (Divya Desam)
Deity
Sri Parthasarathy
Goddess
Vedavalli Thayar
Timings
6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Best time
Vaikunta Ekadasi, Brahmotsavam in Chithirai
District
Chennai
Address
Parthasarathy Temple, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005
History
One of the oldest temples in Chennai, built by the Pallavas; Krishna stands here as Arjuna's charioteer, still bearing battle scars.
Significance
Worship is for guidance in decisions, courage in duty and protection during travel.
Pariharam
Offer butter and tulsi, and read a chapter of the Bhagavad Gita before the sanctum.
Festivals
Vaikunta Ekadasi
December – January · Dawn Paramapada Vasal darshan
Chithirai Brahmotsavam
April – May · Ther festival through Triplicane streets
Nearby stays & food
Hotel Broadlands
Stay · 0.4 km · Heritage lodge beside the temple
Ratna Cafe
Food · 1 km · Legendary sambar idli