Sri Parthasarathy Temple, Triplicane (Thiru Allikeni): The Charioteer of Chennai

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🙏 Sthalapuranam (The Legend of the Charioteer)
• Parthasarathy Seva: Lord Vishnu appeared as Sri Parthasarathy specifically for the sake of the devout King Thondaimaan.
• Family Darshan: The temple is unique as the Moolavar, Sri Venkata Krishnan, grants seva alongside His three generations:
o Consort: Rukmani Piratiyar.
o Brother: Balaraman (on His right).
o Brother-in-arms: Sathaki (on His left).
o Son: Prathyumnan.
o Grandson: Aniruthan.
• Divine History: The idol was installed by Vyasar (Veda Vyasa) and devoutly worshipped by Aathreyar.
• Alwar Confluence: This is the sacred spot where Thirumazhisai Alwar met the first three Alwars: Poigai Alwar, Pei Alwar, and Bhutham Alwar

🌟 Key Deities & Temple Features (SEO Focus)
Aspect Description
Moolavar (Presiding Deity) Sri Venkata Krishnan (Parthasarathy).
Moolavar Posture Standing position (Nindra Thirukkolam), facing the East direction.
Unique Weapons The Lord uniquely holds a Sword in one hand and shows the Varadha Muthirai (blessing posture) in the other.
Thaayar (Consort) Vedavalli Thayaar.
Vimanam (Tower) Composed of Five Tiers (Nillays)—Ananda, Pranava, Pushpaka, Sesha, and Thaivagai—with Seven Kalasams.
Multiple Theerthams In addition to Kairavini Saras (Alli Keni), the temple has Agni, Soma, Meena, Indra, and Vishnu Theerthams.

Dedicated Shrines (Sannadhis)
The complex houses several major shrines, making it a confluence of various Vishnu forms:
• Sri Ramar Sannadhi
• Aranga Nathan Sannadhi
• Sri Varadharajan Sannadhi
• Azhagiyasingar (Narasimhar) Sannadhi
• Sri Andal Sannadhi
📜 Mangalasasanam (Hymns of Praise)
The temple has been widely praised by Alwars and Acharyas:
• Thirumangai Alwar – 10 Paasurams.
• Pei Alwar – 1 Paasuram.
• Thirumazhisai Alwar – 1 Paasuram.
• Total: 12 Divine Hymns.
• Acharyas: Sri Ramanujar and Sri Manavala Mamunigal have also performed Mangalasasanam here.

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