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Ananta Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Adyar,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
The Anantha Padmanabhaswami Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and was named after the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram. The deity, Vishnu, is seen reclining on the five-headed serpent as in the Padmanabhaswamy Temple of Thiruvananthapuram. The temple was constructed in 1962 on land donated by Chithira Thirunal, the last Maharaja of Travancore and caters to Chennai's Malayali community. Within the premises of the temple, lie a yagashala for conducting daily sermons. There is also a statue of Chithira Thirunal, the last Maharajah of Travancore unveiled by Lord Erskine, the then Governor of Madras on September 29, 1939 commemorating the Temple Entry Proclamation.
About the deity
Ever since the formation of two the colonies of Gandhinagar and Kasturibanagar, many residents therein expressed a keen desire to have a place of worship near at hand. At the above meeting the residents met informally expressed the view that a temple in a centre place of Adyar to be brought forth with the co-operation of all concerned. On Dhivakara Maharishi's will, Sri Padmanabha shrunk himself to a smaller form. The Lord also told the sage that he should be worshipped through three doors. Through the first door, we can have the Darshanam of the Thirumukhamandalam (face) of SriPadmanabha and Lord Shiva under His Thirukaram (hand), through the second door we can worship Lord Brahma seated in a lotus that is originating from the navel of the lord, and through the third we can worship the Lord's Thirupaadham (lotus feet) which are the ultimate destination of every soul.
About the Temple
Ever since the formation of two the colonies of Gandhinagar and Kasturibanagar, many residents therein expressed a keen desire to have a place of worship near at hand. At the above meeting the residents met informally expressed the view that a temple in a centre place of Adyar to be brought forth with the co-operation of all concerned. A committee led by Sri. A.R. Narayana Rao approached His Highness Maharaja of Travancore, Sri Padmanabha Daasa Chithirai Thirunaall at the palace in Adyar and requested him to allot a place in his vast compound near the bus stand for constructing the temple. His highness promptly encouraged the idea that the temple and suggested that it be situated in an independent premises outside the palace and that he would himself provide necessary funds to purchase a site.
Festivals
Festivals celebrate are SriVaikunta Ekadesi, Brahmothsavam, Navarathiri.
How To Reach Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy
Airport
The Nearest Airport is Chennai.
Railways
The Nearest railway station is Gandhi Nagar station and Mathiya kayalash.
Road
The Nearest bus stop is Gandhi Nagar bus stop in Adyar.
Temple Address
Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy,
#2, 2nd Main Road, Gandhi Nagar,
Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600020
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Fame
- Freedom from diseases
- Wealth
- Courage
- Relief from adverse effects from bad planetary aspects
- Relief from bondage
Shlokas
Achutham Keyshavam Rama Narayanam Krishna Damodaram Vasudevam Harim Shridharam Madhavam Gopika Vallabham Janaki Nayakam Ramachandram Bhajey
Meaning -Oh Lord who cannot be perished, who also has names like Keshava, Rama, Damodara, Narayana, Sridhara, Madhava, Krishna, Ramachandra the beloved of Janaki, let me say your name regularly.
Vasudeva Sutham Devam Kamsa Chanoora Mardhanam Devaki Paramanandham Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum
Meaning -I bow to you O Krishna, the ultimate guru, Devaki and Vasudeva's son, and the destroyer of Kamsa and Chanur.
Adharam Madhuram Vadanam Madhuram Nayanam Madhuram Hasitam Madhuram Hridayam Madhuram Gamanam Madhuram Mathuraa Dhipate Rakhilam Madhuram
Meaning -Meaning - Sweet are Your lips, sweet is Your face, sweet are Your eyes, sweet is Your smile, sweet is Your heart, sweet is Your gait, O Lord of Mathura, everything about You is sweet.
Alokya Mathur Mukha Madarena Sthanyam Pibantham Saraseeruhaksham Sachinmayam Devam Anantha Roopam Balam Mukundam Manasa Smarami
Meaning -I think of this Balamukundan as the one who looks lovingly at his mother's face while taking milk from her, who has eyes similar to the red lotus, who is the embodiment of truth and intelligence and other forms.
Timings
The temple is open in morning from 6.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon to 4.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m.