The Parthasarathy Temple of Chennai is an ancient temple built in the Dravidian style of architecture. Located in the heart of the city on Peter's Road, Parthasarathy Temple was built in the 8th century by Kings of the Pallava dynasty.
Later it was reformed by Vijayanagara Kings in the 11th century. The principal deity of Parthasarathy Temple is Lord Krishna, who was the charioteer (sarathy) of Arjuna (Partha).
The coloured gopuram is one of the exquisite features of Parthasarathy Temple. The main shrine is dedicated to Lord Krishna, who is in a standing posture facing east, along with Rukmini, Balaraman, Satyaki, Anirudha and Pradyumna.
There are other shrines dedicated to various incarnations of Lord Vishnu among which the famous ones are of Lord Rama and Lord Narasimha. There is also a shrine dedicated to Lord Ranganathar who is in a lean-back posture with a separate sanctum for his consort Vedavalli.
Later it was reformed by Vijayanagara Kings in the 11th century. The principal deity of Parthasarathy Temple is Lord Krishna, who was the charioteer (sarathy) of Arjuna (Partha).
The coloured gopuram is one of the exquisite features of Parthasarathy Temple. The main shrine is dedicated to Lord Krishna, who is in a standing posture facing east, along with Rukmini, Balaraman, Satyaki, Anirudha and Pradyumna.
There are other shrines dedicated to various incarnations of Lord Vishnu among which the famous ones are of Lord Rama and Lord Narasimha. There is also a shrine dedicated to Lord Ranganathar who is in a lean-back posture with a separate sanctum for his consort Vedavalli.
Bhrammotsavam (Chittirai), Vaikuntha Ekadasi (Margazhi) and the float festival (February - March) are the important festivals held in Parthasarthy Temple during which pilgrims gather to offer special prayers.
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