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Ayyappa Temple
- Perambur,Tamil Nadu
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About The Temple
The Ayyappan Temple is located at Anandavelu Street, Perambur, Chennai. The temple is around 1 km from the Perambur bus terminus. The temple enshrines Lord Ayyappa as the presiding deity. Shrines of Sri Guruvayurappan, Durga, Aishwarya Vinayagar, Bala Muruga, Anjaneya and Navagrahas are located inside the temple complex.
How to Reach
Air
The nearest airport is Chennai Airport.
Rail
The nearest railway station is Perambur Railway Station.
Road
The nearest major bus stand is Koyambedu Bus Stand.
Temple Address
Ayyappa Temple,
Kannabiraan Koil St, Chinnaiyan Colony,
Perambur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600011.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Om Bootha Nathaya Vidhmahe Bava Nandhanaya Dheemahe Tanno Sastha Prachodayaath
Meaning -We worship Lord Shiva's son, Ayyappa. Salutations to Saastha (Ayyappa). May Ayyappa encourage our creativity.
Mattha Mathanga Gamanam Karunyamrutha Pooritham Sarva Vigna Haram Devam Sastharam Pranamamyaham
Meaning -I salute Lord Ayyappa, who has an elephant's gait, who is compassionate and who destroys all obstacles.
Loka Veeryam Mahaa Poojyam Sarva Rakshaakaram Vibhum Parvathee Hirdya Anandham Saasthaaram Pranamaamyaham
Meaning -I bend down to Lord Shastha, who defends Dharma and Sastra and who brings happiness to Parvathi's heart, the fearless warrior that protects all, who has great glory and who warrants great admiration and devoted worship.
Bhoothanatha, Sadananda, Sarva Bhootha Daya Para, Raksha Raksha Maha Baho, Sasthre Thubham Namo Nama
Meaning -I offer my salutations to Lord Sastha, the master of all beings, who is infinitely every happy, who is merciful towards everyone, I pray, protect me great hero.
Timings
The temple is open from 05:00 am to 10:30 am and from 05:00 pm to 08:30 pm.