Parthasarathy Temple

Parthasarathy Temple is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna as Parthasarathy, the charioteer of Arjuna, located in Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Built originally by the Pallavas in the 8th century and later expanded by Cholas and Vijayanagara rulers, it is one of the 108 Divya Desams revered by the Alvars. Known for its Dravidian architecture, towering gopurams and intricate mandapas, it remains a major religious and cultural landmark in Chennai.

Visitors can expect a large Dravidian-style temple complex with towering gopurams, pillared mandapas, shrines and a temple tank. The main sanctum enshrines Lord Parthasarathy with consorts Rukmini, Satyabhama and others, along with separate shrines for Vedavalli Thayar, Yoga Narasimha, Gajendra Varadaraja and Andal. The premises are active with daily rituals, devotees offering prayers, and traditional architecture, sculptures and inscriptions to observe. The surroundings are urban, located in the busy Triplicane neighbourhood near Marina Beach.

Originally built by the Pallava king Narasimhavarman I in the 8th century and later renovated and expanded by the Cholas and Vijayanagara kings. The temple exhibits inscriptions from Pallava, Chola and Vijayanagara periods and is among the oldest temples in Chennai. It is dedicated to Krishna in his role as Arjuna's charioteer in the Mahabharata.

A prominent Vaishnavite temple and one of the 108 Divya Desams, revered in the hymns of the Alvar saints Peyalvar, Thirumazhisai Alvar and Thirumangai Alvar. It is an important centre for Vaishnavism, Tamil religious literature and traditional festivals, and houses shrines representing multiple forms of Vishnu within a single complex.