Parthasarathy Temple
The Parthasarathy Temple is a 6th-century Hindu Vaishnavite temple dedicated to Vishnu, located in Chennai, India. It is glorified in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham, an early medieval Tamil literature canon of the Alvar saints, and is classified among the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu.
मुख्य विवरण · Temple details
- प्रमुख देवता / Deity: Vishnu (विष्णु)
- स्थान / Location: Trichur, Kerala
- निर्माण / Built: 6th century
महत्व · Significance
The temple is significant for its dedication to Vishnu and its historical and cultural importance in Tamil literature and Vaishnavism.
संबंधित कथाएँ · Legends
The name 'Parthasarathy' means the 'charioteer of Arjuna', referring to Krishna's role as a charioteer to Arjuna in the epic Mahabharata.
Nearby temples
- temple (0.2 km)
- Ashtamangalam Siva Temple (0.3 km)
- Olarikkara Bhagavathy temple (0.4 km)
- Thiruvanath Shree Krishna Temple (0.6 km)
- Poothrakovil Temple (0.8 km)
सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ
Which deity is worshipped at Parthasarathy Temple?
Parthasarathy Temple is dedicated to Vishnu (विष्णु).
Where is Parthasarathy Temple located?
Parthasarathy Temple is located in Trichur, Kerala, India, at coordinates 10.5165, 76.184.
Which temples are near Parthasarathy Temple?
Nearby temples include temple (0.2 km); Ashtamangalam Siva Temple (0.3 km); Olarikkara Bhagavathy temple (0.4 km).