Mangadu Vaikuntha Perumal Temple

My last two articles were about the temples of Kamakshi Amman and Velleeswarar in Mangadu. There is another temple in this suburb of Chennai, which is as old as the other two temples (around 14th century CE), but remains lesser known. This article is about that temple.

It is dedicated to Vaikuntha Perumal (Lord Vishnu). If you visit Mangadu, you can get the blessings of Shiva (Velleeswarar), Shakti (Kamakshi) and Vishnu (Vaikuntha Perumal) on the same day.

The temple is small and located in a serene atmosphere. The sanctum enshrines Vaikuntha Perumal along with his consorts Sri Devi and Bhoo Devi. All three of them are in the sitting posture. Perumal is holding conch and discus in his upper arms. He is also seen sporting a ring, which is unusual. The sage Markandeya is found worshiping Vishnu. 

As per the legend, Vishnu and his consorts came to Mangadu to get his sister Kamakshi married to Shiva. He held ring in his arm as he wanted to present his sister the same as a wedding gift. However, as the marriage did not happen in Mangadu, he had to return.

The temple also enshrines the following Murtis:

• Tirukatchi Nambi
• Ramanuja
• Chakrathalwar
• Hanuman

The Goddesses Kanaka Valli Thayar and Andal are found in two separate shrines in the prakara.

I wish people who visit Kamakshi temple should also visit this beautiful temple.

Happy travelling.

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