Sadras - The Fortress Town
Sadras is a fortress town located approximately at a distance of around 70 kms from Chennai, the gateway to South India. Sadras is the anglicized name of Chaduranga Pattinam.
Dutch Fortress |
Dutch Tombs |
The main shrine is located on a raised platform (rather on an elevated hillock). The entrance of the main courtyard has the idols of Lakshmi Narasimha and Lakshmi Naryana which are generally not found in the other Vishnu temples. The sanctum sanctorum has the idol of Lord Giri Varadar in the standing posture with four arms. The deity is also called as Malai Mandala Perumal. His consorts Sri Devi and Bhoo Devi are found on his either sides. Outside the sanctum sanctorum, the idols of Lakshmi and Narayana are found. There is a separate sub-shrine in Maha Mandap where a lot of utsav idols (bronze idols) are placed.
Malai Mandala Perumal Temple |
In front of the main shrine the bali peeth, flag staff and the small shrine of Garud are located. The idol of Garud is rare as it is found along with eight serpents (Ashta Naga Garud). It is believed that the first Alwar, Bhoodath Alwar had stayed in this temple. As per the history, Raghavendra Swamigal had also stayed in this temple for sometime.
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Fast Facts:
Site Name: Sadras
Site Name: Sadras
Site Type: Hindu temple, Fortress, Historical site
Location: 15 kms from Mamallapuram, 85 kms from Chennai city, Tamil Nadu state, India
Highlights: Dutch fortress in ruins; old temple for Lord Vishnu where the idol of Garud carries eight snakes
Nearest Railway Station: Chenglepet
Nearest Airport: Chennai
How to reach: Reachable by road from Mamallapuram, Chennai or Chenglepet
Hotel: Available only in the nearby cities - Chenglepet or Chennai
Restaurants: No restaurant; you need to come to Chenglepet, Mamallapuram or Chennai
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