A treasure trove of ancient heritage

Experience ancient heritage as you step inside one of Chennai's oldest temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu - believed to have been constructed during the 8th to 9th centuries AD by Pallavas, Parthasarathy Temple stands as an impressive testament of ancient architecture and carvings depicting captivating stories from Hindu mythology that invite visitors into its mystical world of divine tales.

The Parthasarathy Temple is more than an architectural wonder; it serves as a sanctuary of peace and spiritual solace for its devotees. Devotees believe Lord Vishnu resides here, bestowing divine guidance upon those seeking divine direction. Many come here to meditate or find tranquillity while taking inspiration from its potency representation of divine presence as seen through its image of Lord Vishnu lying down; many also visit due to Ramanuja having lived his life close by at one point - thought to have even been born there as well as shrines dedicated to Shiva, Ganesha and Lakshmi deities within its complex.

Temple charm is further heightened by its rituals and ceremonies. Each day, priests offer Lord Vishnu special sacrifices and ceremonies with hopes that these offerings are accepted by Him personally.

A tapestry of divine connections

Parthasarathy Temple boasts an abundance of divine connections. Not only is it one of 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it has also earned recognition in Naalayira Divya Prabandham an early mediaeval Tamil literature canon of Alvar saints along with being visited by Adi Shankaracharya himself - adding even further historic and spiritual value.

This temple is widely recognised as a pilgrimage destination and counts among Lord Vishnu's 32 Holy Abodes (Divya Desams). Also dubbed as the "Kashi of the South", it hosts numerous ceremonies and celebrations - from Brahmotsavam to Panguni Uthiram and Vaikunta Ekadasi Festival - with visitors flocking here from far and wide for spiritual awakening.