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Abodes of Lord Vishnu • Curated by Padmani

8. Arulmigu Veeraraghava Perumal Koil

Thiruvallur

Temple Timing: 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Mulavar Veeraraghavan
Utsavar Veeraraghavar
Thayar Kanakavalli Thayar (Vasumathi)
Kshethram Veeksharanya Kshethram / Thiruvallur
Pose & Direction Bujanga Sayanam facing East
Theertham Hruthatapa Nasini Pushkarani
Vimanam Vijayakoti Vimanam
Sthala Vruksham Shenbagam
Paadiyavar Thirumangai Alwar, Thirumazhisai Alwar
Travel Base Chennai / Thiruvallur
Nearest Railway Station Thiruvallur

Location & Access

Located about 45 km west of Chennai in Thiruvallur town.

History

Lord Vishnu appeared as a guest to Sage Salihothra, tested his hospitality, and rested here asking 'Veeru-Evul' (Where is the room to sleep?).

Architecture & Features

Major pilgrimage temple famous for holy dips in Hruthatapa Pushkarani to heal illnesses.