Parthasarathy Temple

概要

クイックファクト: Dedicated to Krishna as an avatar of Vishnu, the temple's name translates to "charioteer of Arjuna" from the Mahabharata. The sanctum houses five forms of Vishnu in a single shrine, a rarity among Vaishnavite temples in South India.

見どころ: During the annual chariot festival, the 400-year-old wooden chariot is dragged through Triplicane streets by hundreds of devotees, its massive wheels groaning under the weight of tradition. The temple's inner walls feature 24 pillars carved with mythical lions and yalis, each one telling its own forgotten story from the Puranas.

インサイダーヒント

• Visit on Saturdays when the temple sees special alankaram (decoration) of the deities with fresh flowers and jewels.
• Remove footwear at the designated counters outside, and bring socks to protect your feet from the hot stone floor in summer.
• The temple museum near the entrance displays ancient artifacts and inscriptions, most visitors walk right past it.
• Combine your visit with a walk through the surrounding Triplicane neighborhood, famous for its traditional filter coffee stalls and historic buildings.

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