Thenkalai Srinivasa Perumal Temple

Thenkalai Srinivasa Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Srinivasa Perumal (Venkateswara), a form of Lord Vishnu, located in Muthialpet in northern Puducherry. Following the Thenkalai tradition of Sri Vaishnavism, it is an important place of worship for the local community. The temple exhibits traditional South Indian Dravidian architecture and is known for its daily pujas, annual festivals and religious significance within Puducherry's temple heritage.

Visitors can expect a traditional South Indian temple complex with a gopuram, pillared mandapam and sanctum housing the idol of Lord Srinivasa Perumal. The temple is set in the residential area of Muthialpet and maintains a calm devotional atmosphere. Visitors can observe daily rituals, oil lamps, and decorations of the deity, explore the temple courtyard, and experience festival gatherings during special occasions such as Vaikunta Ekadasi and Brahmotsavam.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Srinivasa Perumal and follows the Thenkalai sampradaya of Sri Vaishnavism. It serves as a longstanding place of worship for the Vaishnavite community in Muthialpet and reflects the continuation of Tamil Vaishnava temple traditions in the Puducherry region.

The temple holds cultural and religious significance for followers of the Thenkalai tradition. It is a centre for Vaishnava rituals, devotional practices, and annual festivals such as Vaikunta Ekadasi, Purattasi Saturdays and Brahmotsavam, which draw devotees from Puducherry and nearby areas.