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Abodes of Lord Vishnu • Curated by Padmani

9. Arulmigu Bhaktavatsala Perumal Koil

Thiruninravur

Temple Timing: 6:30 AM to 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Mulavar Bhaktavatsala Perumal
Utsavar Patharaavi
Thayar Ennayrum Perundevi Thayar (Sudhavalli)
Kshethram Thiruninravur
Pose & Direction Standing Pose facing East
Theertham Varuna Theertham
Vimanam Utpala Vimanam
Sthala Vruksham Parijatham
Paadiyavar Thirumangai Alwar
Travel Base Chennai
Nearest Railway Station Thiruninravur

Location & Access

Located 30 km west of Chennai on the Chennai-Tirutani suburban railway line.

History

Goddess Mahalakshmi settled here permanently after leaving Vaikuntha ('Ninra-Oor'), prompting Lord Vishnu to follow Her.

Architecture & Features

Impressive 5-tiered Rajagopuram and expansive inner corridors.