Sri Neervanna Perumal Temple is situated in the town of Thiruneermalai, Chennai, Tamilnadu.It is located on the hillock and also revered as one of the 108 Divya Desam temples,dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Shrine’s History
The temple has lot of inscriptions from the Chola and later Pandyas, indicating generic contributions to the temple
Legends Associated with This Shrine
Brahmanda Purana refers this place Todatri, meaning a mountain surrounded by water. Thiruneermalai, the modern Tamil name also means a sacred mountain surrounded by water. Among the eight sacred Vishnu temples where he manifested himself called “Ashtaswayamvaka Kshetra”. As per Hindu legend, sage Valmiki, after composing the epic Ramayana, worshipped Ranganatha at the top of the hill. When he came downhills, he wanted to have a view of Rama, who appeared for the devotee. Lakshmi appeared as Sita, Adi Seshan appeared as Lakshmana, Vishnu’s shankha as Bharatha, Sudarshana chakra as Shatrugun and Garuda in the form of Hanuman.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
Sri Neervanna Perumal is 10 km far from Tambaram, Chennai. Bus facility is available from Pallavaram and other important cities. The temple is just 5 km from Pallavaram.
By Rail
Nearest Railway Station to reach Sri Neervanna Perumal Temple is Pallavaram Railway Station, Egmore.
By Air
Nearest Airport to reach Sri Neervanna Perumal Temple is Chennai Meenambakkam airport.
Shrine Timings
8.00 AM to 12.00 and 4.00 PM to 7.30 PM.
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Annual Brahmmotsavam April/May
Vasanthotsavam May/June
Summer festival June/July
Sani Pavithra Utsavam September/October
Extra Information About this Shrine
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