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| Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Chennai |
| Deity | Venkateswara |
| Location | |
| Location | Saidapet |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
 Interactive map of Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple | |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 12th century[1] |
Sri Prasanna Venkata Narasimha Perumal is aHindu temple inSaidapet,Chennai, in the Indian state ofTamil Nadu. It is dedicated toVenkateswara, anincarnation of the Hindu deityVishnu. It was constructed during the 12th century,[1] but, according to historical records and inscriptions found within the temple, may consist of elements dating back more than 1000 years. The temple was constructed during the era when the South India was under the rule of theVijayanagara Empire.
The temple is also known as "Prasanna Venkata Narshimar" due to the visit of Theliyasingher who is kovthugar[clarification needed] of the temple.
The temple'sregional legend states that Sri Prasanna Venkata Narasimha is incarnated with his divine consortsSridevi andBhudevi, facing east, in the Garbha Graha (sanctum sanctorum) of the temple.
The temple is believed to have been constructed by the Balija Chetty community.[2] When Vijayanagara monarchs like Krishnadeva Raya and Achyuta Raya who were devotees of Venkatesvara at Tirumala (Tirupati) ruled the region until the 16th century CE, many temples for Venkatesa Perumal were built in the Tamil region.[2]
The Ramanuja Vijaya Vilasam hall near the temple was built in 1901, which is now known as Ramanuja Koodam.[2]
The temple's 36-feet-tall wooden chariot is taken in procession during the annual festival.[2] A Thanjavur painting of Rama Pattabhisekam is being worshipped in the temple.[2]
Images of the following deities and saints are present in this temple:
The vahanas refer to the mounts of deities.
Vahanas in the temple include:[VahanaNotes 1]
On all Fridays, the statue of Sri Alarmelmangai Tayar is taken for a procession inside the temple premises.
Also Sri Prasanna Venkata Narasimha Perumal and the Alvars and acharyas are taken in a procession inside the temple on the Thirunakshatrams which are special and specific to them.
Once a year, Sri Paarthasaarathy Perumal from Triplicane visits this temple in the month of February, during the Thotta Utsavam festival.
Also Mylapore Sri Aadhi Kesava Perumal visits this temple. During this visit a special Thirumanjam is performed for him.
