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Abodes of Vishnu

133. Sri Kodhanda Ramar Temple, Nandambakkam

 

Mulavar   Kodhanda Ramar, Srinivasa Perumal
Utsavar    
Thayar    
Kshethram   Brindaanya Kshethram
Pose & Direction   Srinivasa Perumal standing pose
Theertham   Bringi Maharishi Theertham
Vimanam   Nalinaga Vimanam
Agamam   Vaikaanaasa
Travel Base   Chennai
Nearest Railway Station   St. Thomas Mount

Location

This temple is situated at Nandambakkam in Mount - Poonamallee Highways just 2 kms from Kathipara Junction towards Porur. It is opposite to Chennai Trade Centre.           

History

 Legend here is This place was Bringi Maharishi' s Ashram. While going to Ramewaram Lord Rama was requested by Saint Bringi to stay in his ashram for some time. In the Nandavanam near the Ashram Lord Rama stayed for some time. The Kodhanda Ramar Moolavar seen in this temple is very rare as He hold Lordess Sita in His lap with Lakshmana, Bharatha & Sathrukna near Them.

Festival

The important festivals in this temple are in Tamil Month a)  Vaigasi - Lakshaarchana Thiruvizha, Vaigasi visagam Garuda seva  b) Aani - Aani Thirumanjanam c) Aadi - All friday Thayar & Aandal Utsavam, Kuthuvillaku Pooja d) Aavani - Sri Krishna Jayanthi Utsavam e) Purattasi - all saturday Srinivasa Perumal Purappaadu f) Iypasi - Deepavali Kedhara Gowri Nonbu g) Kaarthigai - Deepa Thiruvizha h) Margazhi - Vaikunda Ekadasi Utsavam, Hanumath Jayanthi i) Thai - Srinivasa Perumal Bramhotsavam j) Panguni - Panguni Uttram Thirukkalyanam, Kodhanda Ramar Sri Rama Navami Utsavam.

Temple Timing : 7.00 am to 10.30 am and 6.00 pm to 8.15 pm

Arulmigu Kodhanda Rama Swamy Temple, Nandambakkam, Chennai - 600 089.