Satya Narayan Temple - Chennai

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Satya Narayana is a revered form of Vishnu, closely associated with the Satya Narayana vrata traditions. While Vishnu temples are common across South India, especially shrines for Rama and Krishna, it is relatively uncommon to find a temple where Satya Narayana is the principal deity. Chennai has one such shrine, modest in scale but well known among devotees.

The Satya Narayana Temple is located near the familiar landmark Ayodhya Mandapam in West Mambalam. This is a small north-facing temple with a simple gopuram. Inside, Satya Narayana is enshrined as the presiding deity. In front of the sanctum you will see the aligned elements of worship: bali peetham, dhwaja stambham, and Garuda, all facing the main shrine.

Though compact, the temple holds several additional shrines and icons. It becomes especially lively on Pournami (full moon) days, when devotees gather for the Satya Narayana Pooja, a monthly ritual that draws a steady crowd.

Near the main sanctum is a separate shrine for Maha Lakshmi, with an icon of notable size and presence. Another shrine houses Rama with Sita, Lakshmana, and Hanuman, offering a complete Ramayana darshan within the same campus. You will also find Chakrathalwar, with Narasimha positioned on the reverse side, a form many devotees pause for.

Other shrines and icons here include Hanuman, the Alwars, Srinivasa, Lakshmi Narasimha, Lakshmi Hayagreeva, Andal, and the bronze utsava murtis of Lakshmi and Satya Narayana.

If you are passing through the West Mambalam area, this is a small temple worth stepping into - quiet, focused, and strongly tied to a living monthly worship tradition.

Happy travelling.


Satya Narayan Temple


Location: West Mambalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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