Parthasarathy Temple, Chennai

Temple in India

This article is about the temple in Chennai. For the temple in Aranmula, Kerala, see Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple.

Parthasarathy Perumal Temple

Thiruvallikēñi Venkatakrishna Parathasarathy Perumal Thirukoil

Religion
Affiliation| Hinduism
District| Chennai
Deity| Sri Venkatakrishnan (Moolavar),
Sri Parthasarathy (Urchavar)
Sri Vedavalli Thaayar
Festivals| Panguni Serthi, Pallava Utsavam, Ramanujar Utsavam, Vaikunda Ekadashi, Every Friday Sri Vedavalli Thayar Purappadu
Location
Location| Thiruvallikeni
State| Tamil Nadu
Country| India

Parthasarathy Temple, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Geographic coordinates| 13°03′14″N 80°16′36″E﻿ / ﻿13.05395°N 80.27675°E﻿ / 13.05395; 80.27675
Architecture
Type| Dravidian architecture
Creator| Pallavas[1]
Completed| 6th century AD[1]
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The Parthasarathy Temple is a 6th-century Hindu Vaishnavite temple dedicated to Vishnu in Chennai, India. Located in the neighbourhood of Thiruvallikeni, the temple is glorified in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham, the early medieval Tamil literature canon of the Alvar saints from the 6th to 9th centuries CE and is classified as among the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu.[2] The name 'Parthasarathy' means the 'charioteer of Arjuna', referring to Krishna's role as a charioteer to Arjuna in the epic Mahabharata.

It was originally built by the Pallavas in the 6th century[3] by king Narasimhavarman I. The temple has icons of five forms of Vishnu: Yoga Narasimha, Rama, Gajendra Varadaraja, Ranganatha, and Krishna as Parthasarathy.[4] The temple is one of the oldest structures in Chennai.[5][6][7][8][9] There are shrines for Vedavalli Thayar, Ranganatha, Rama, Gajendra Varadar, Narasimha, Andal, Hanuman, Alvars, Ramanuja, Swami Manavala Mamunigal and Vedanthachariar. The temple subscribes to Vaikhanasa agama and follows Tenkalai tradition. There are separate entrances and dhvajastambhas for the Parthasarathy and Yoga Narasimha temples. The gopuram (towers) and mandapas (pillars) are decorated with elaborate carvings,[9] a standard feature of South Indian Temple Architecture.

## Legend

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As per Hindu legend, the Saptarishis, the seven sages worshipped five deities Panchaveeras, namely, Venkata Krishnaswamy, Rukmini, Satyaki, Balarama, Pradyumna, and Aniruddha. As per the Mahabharata, Vishnu, in his avatar as Krishna was acting as charioteer for Arjuna, the Pandava prince during the war with Kauravas. Krishna did not take any weapons during the war. During the fight between Arjuna and Bhishma, Krishna was injured by the arrow from Bhishma. The mark in the image in the temple is believed to follow the legend.[10] The place is called Allikeni, meaning a pond of lily as it is believed that historically the place was full of lily ponds. The place is the only place where the presiding deity is sported with a moustache.[11] As per another legend, the place was once a tulasi forest. A Chola king named Sumati wanted to see Vishnu in the form of Parthasarathy and prayed at Srinivasa temple in Tirupati. Srinivasa directed the king to visit the temple here built by sage Atreya and worshipped with another sage called Sumati.[11]

## History

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The temple was originally built by the Pallavas Between the 6th and 8th century, subsequently expanded by Cholas and later by the Vijayanagara kings in the 15th century.[2][12] The temple has several inscriptions dating from the 8th century in Tamil[2] presumably from the period of Dantivarman, who was a Vishnu devotee.[13] Thirumangai Alvar, the 8th-century poet-saint also attributes the building of temple to the Pallava king.[14][13] From the internal references of the temple, it appears that the temple was restored during 1564 CE when new shrines were built.[15] In later years, endowments of villages and gardens have enriched the temple.[15] The temple also has inscriptions about the Pallava king, Nandivarman of the 8th Century.[16] One of the earliest Alvars Pey Alvar (who lived between 5th and 6th Century)[17] has mentioned this temple which makes the temple the oldest structure in Chennai.

The temple was extensively built during the Chola period and a lot of inscriptions dating back to the same period are found here. The outer most mandapam is replete with sculptures of various forms of Vishnu, especially the avatars. One can also see inscriptions of Dantivarma Pallava of the 8th century, Chola and Vijayanagara in the temple. The first architectural expansion of the temple took place during the reign of the Pallavas (Tondaiyar Kon) as vividly described by Tirumangai Alvar. Reminiscent of this is the inscription of the Pallava King Dantivarman (796–847 CE), which is preserved in the temple.

The temple witnessed a major expansion during the rule of the Vijayanagara kings like Sadasiva Raya, Sriranga Raya and Venkatapati Raya II (16th century). Many subshrines and pillared pavilions (mandapas) like the Tiruvaymoli Mandapa were added.

A Pallava king built the present temple in the eighth century. The gopuram was also built by a Pallava king - Tondaiman Chakravarthy. There are inscriptions that record the contributions of the Chola kings Raja Raja and Kulottunga III, Pandya King Maravarman and many rulers of the Vijayanagara dynasty including Ramaraja Venkatapathiraja and Vira Venkatapathy. For a while the East India Company administered the temple.

The pushkarani is called Kairavani and five sacred teerthams are believed to surround the tank – Indra, Soma, Agni, Meena and Vishnu. Seven rishis – Bhrigu, Atri, Marichi, Markandeya, Sumati, Saptaroma and Jabali – performed penance here. All five deities in the temple have been extolled by Tirumangai Alvar.[18][19] There is also a separate shrine for Andal, one of the 12 Alvars who is also considered as a consort to the presiding deity.

It is one of the very few shrines in the country dedicated to Krishna as Parthasarathy, charioteer of Arjuna and to contains idols of three avatars of Vishnu: Narasimha, Rama, and Krishna.[4]

Unusually, he is depicted with a prominent moustache and carries a conch in his hand. Also unusual is the iconographical combination found in the sanctum. Here, Krishna is seen standing with consort Rukmini, elder brother Balarama, son Pradyumna, grandson Aniruddha and Satyaki. Because of the association of the temple with Krishna, Tiruvallikeni came to be regarded as the Southern Vrindavana.[16][20][21] He also mentioned about the Telliya Singar shrine within the temple.[13]

The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.[22]

## Religious traditions

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The temple is administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.[9] The temple follows the traditions of the Thenkalai sect of Vaishnavite tradition and follows the Vaikhanasa Agama. The temple has grand brahmotsavams (big festival) for Parthasarathy during the Tamil month of Chittirai (April–May), on the same month Udayavar utsavam is also celebrated.[9]

As per Sri Pillailogam Jeeyar Swamy in his work "Ramanuja Divya Charithai" it is stated that Sri Asoori Kesava Somayaji, father of Ramanuja, performed Putrakaameshti Yagam at Kairavini the temple pond at Thiruvallikeni, and prayed to Parthasarathy to bless him with a son. Parthasarathy appeared in the dreams of Sri Asoori Kesava Somayaji and promised he will be born as his son to impart teachings of his Gita for the benefit of mankind. The Bhagavad Gita Bhāshya (a review and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita), was later written by Ramanuja. In conformity of the above tradition during the annual festival, unlike other Alvars and acharyas, Ramanuja has independent processions both in the morning and evening.

In the month of Vaikasi, the occasions of Sri Varadarajar utsavam, Sri Nammalvar utsavam (vaikasi-vishakam), and Vasantotsavam are celebrated,[9] while Aḻagiyasingar (Narasimha) is venerated during the Tamil month of Ani (June–July).[9] There are also festivals for Ramanuja (April–May) and Manavala Mamunigal (Oct-Nov) besides festivals for Alvars and acharyas.[9] The occasion of Vaikuntha Ekadashi during the Tamil month of Margaḻi (December–January) draws a lot of pilgrims.[9]

Parthasarathy Perumal Yaanai Vahanam The temple in 1851 The temple's tower Ranganathar statue on an entrance arch Western entrance to the temple

### Utsavams

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Utsavams take place around the year in Parthasarathy temple. Urchavams (or utsavams), as these are termed, take place for a particular god at a particular period of time[23] in the year. It is a religious practise to carry the different gods of the temple through the mada veethis of triplicane during some of these festivals. The Gods will move in different religiously built temple vehicles (vaghanams, as these are termed in Tamil), like Elephant, Garuda, Horse, Yali (a mythical animal), Hamsa (Swan), Hanuman, temple Rath (ther in Tamil, chariot or Ratham, alternative terms), etc.[24]

The temple is administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.[9] The temple follows the traditions of the Thenkalai sect of Vaishnavite tradition and follows vaikanasa aagama. The temple has grand brahmotsavams (big festival) for Parthasarathy swami during the Tamil month of Chittirai (April–May), on the same month Udayavar utsavam is also celebrated.

Parthasarathy Temple during Sri Vaikunda Ekaadasi festival

The following are the various festivals or utsavams in the Parthasarathy temple in different parts of the Tamil Calendar year.[25] During festival days the place is given a new look and accompanied by various traditional rites.

Traditional Tamil calendar month (Gregorian calendar months) | Festival

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Chittirai (April–May) | Sri Brahma Utsavam (Brahmotsavam)[26][27]

Sri Udaiyar's Utsavam and Vidaiyatri

Vaikasi (May–June) | Vasantotsavam

Sri Gajendra Varadaraja Swami Utsavam

Sri Ranganatha-Sri Vedavalli Tayar Utsavam

Ani (June–July) | Sri Narasimha Swami Brahmotsavam

Kodai Utsavam

Adi (July–August) | Sri Gajendra Moksham

Sri Parthasarathy Jyeshtabishekam

Tiru Pavadai Utsavam

Tiru Adi Puram

Jyeshtabhishekam

Avani (August–September) | Pavitrotsavam

Krishna Jayanti (Krishna Janmashtami)

Puratasi (September–October) | Navaratri

Vedavalli Tayar Laksharachana

Aippasi (October–November) | Manavala Mamunigal Utsavam

Deepavali

Anna kuda utsavam

Kartikai (November–December) | Kartikai Deepam

Taila Kapu

Margaḻi (December–January) | Margaḻi Pagal Pattu

Vaikuntha Ekadashi

Ra Pattu

Tai (January–February) | Laksharachana of Parthasarathy

Rathasaptami

Festival to Ekkatuthangal

Masi (February–March) | Masi Magam

Teppam or Teppotsavam

Dhavana Utsavam

Panguni (March–April) | Panguni Uttiram

Rama Navami

Statues on the gopuram Statue depicting Krishna as Arjuna's charioteer Eastern entrance arch near the coast on Beach Road

The most important among these festivals are the Vaikunda Ekadesi – as huge crowds from not only chennai, but also various parts of Tamil Nadu and India come to the temple on this day; Theppam or Thepotsavam – the colourful float festival, and the utsavam for the main deity Parthasarathy.

#### Theppam (Float) festival

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Also known Teppothsavam (= Theppam + Utsavam), this pictorial and colourful festival takes place on 7 days in the Tamil month of masi, 3 days for Parthasarathy, one each for Sri Narasimhar, Sri Ranganathar, Sri Ramar and Sri Gajendra Varadhar. The seven-day event attracts a large number of devotees and onlookers from different parts of Chennai and Tamil Nadu.

A floating structure made up of drums, timber would be constructed and would be beautifully decorated with lights, flowers, religious paintings, silken buntings, etc. which serves as a visual delight. For better ambience, lights were also installed in the garden around the tank and additionally, focus lights were placed on the corners of the Neerazhi Mandapam (the Mandapam (structure) in the Center of the temple tank). Perumal (God) would come to the temple tank in Purappadu (departure) and be placed majestically inside the float. On all the days, the float completed five rounds around the Neerazhi Mandapam. After this, the deities were taken in a procession around the four Mada Streets.

Devotees in hundreds would converge and sit on the steps of the temple tank to have Darshan of the Lord on Theppam. The specialty of the third day function is the 'Thirumanjanam', performed to the deity inside the float. Other than the bhattachariars (temple priests), no one is allowed inside the float. A Rescue team of about 10 swimmers is usually provided by the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services.[25][28][29]

This theppam festival exhibits one of the aspects of the richest cultural heritage aspects of Triplicane which one can see nowhere else in Chennai, other than Mylapore.

## Incidents

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The temple had internal conflict from the 1750s till the end of the century between the two subsects of Sri Vaishnavism, namely Tenkalai and Vadakalai.[30] The two sects were grounded over the right of reciting each of their own version of concluding verses in the temple.[30] A petition was received by the ruling British government to decide the religious dispute.[30] English records mention petition during the year 1754 filed by local inhabitants and merchants seeking to resolve the dispute.[30] They suggested that the Tenkalai Brahmins could recite their Srisailesadayaptram in the Parthasarathi shrine, while the Vadakalai Brahmins could recite their Ramanujadayapatram in the Telinga Singar shrine.[30] The council agreed that the suggestion in the petition be accepted and publicly announced.[30] There were further petitions in 1780 from the Tenkalai Brahmins that since the temple was built, recitals were made only in Srisailesadayaptram, which should continue.[30] It also asserted that the trustee Manali Muthukrishna Mudali favoured Vadakalai resulting in the issue.[30] While both the sects were claiming theirs should be the practice followed in the temple, the English administrators in India has deep rooted belief that old ways were the only solution to preserve tranquility.[30] The Tenkalai sect had the sanction of antiquity and custom resulting in Tenkalai gaining precedence.[30]

The bearers at the temple were traditionally fishermen of Triplicane.[31] During the temple festivities, they carry the festival idol in their sturdy shoulders in an atmosphere of wine and toddy shops.[31] They bargained for additional rights in the temple in 1928, which eventually ended their ties with the temple.[31]

Muthuswami Dikshitar, composer of Indian classical music, who is considered one of the musical Trinity of Carnatic music composed the song "Shri Parthasarathina pAlitOsmyaham" on this Kshethram.[32]

Bharathiar, the Tamil poet and independence activist was struck by an elephant at the temple, whom he used to feed regularly. Although he survived the incident, a few months later his health deteriorated and he died.

Swami Vivekananda, an Indian Hindu monk was a devotee of Parthasarathy. In one of his letters in the year 1893 to his disciple Alasinga, he writes 'Take a bow before Parthasarathy of Thiruvallikeni and give an undertaking before Him of a great sacrifice, one of a whole life for the poor, the lowly and the oppressed – for whom Parthasarathy comes from time to time and whom he loves above all.' You can find this letter to his disciple inscribed in one of the walls at temple corridor.[33]

## See also

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* India portal
* Hinduism portal

* Kapaleeshwarar Temple
* Religion in Chennai
* Heritage structures in Chennai

## Notes

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1. ^ a b Silas 2007, p. 114
2. ^ a b c Kamath 2002, pp. 31–33
3. ^ Sullivan 1997, p. 126
4. ^ a b Let's Go India & Nepal 8th Ed By Jane Yang, Let's Go, Inc., Inc. Let's Go
5. ^ de Bruyn 2010, p. 320
6. ^ Kamath 2000, p. 275
7. ^ K.V.Raman (7 May 2002). "Unique Temple". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 July 2003. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
8. ^ Lalithasai (18 December 2011). "Religious facets of Thirumayilai, Thiruvallikeni". The Hindu, Downtown, Chennai. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
9. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Official Website". Parthasarathy Temple, Official Website. Archived from the original on 12 October 2016. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
10. ^ V., Meena (1974). Temples in South India (1st ed.). Kanniyakumari: Harikumar Arts. p. 47.
11. ^ a b R., Dr. Vijayalakshmy (2001). An introduction to religion and Philosophy - Tévarám and Tivviyappirapantam (1st ed.). Chennai: International Institute of Tamil Studies. pp. 440–2.
12. ^ Sajnani 2001, p. 306
13. ^ a b c Madras Tercentenary Celebration Committee, pp. 356–357
14. ^ Sakkottai Krishnaswami Aiyangar (1911). Ancient India: Collected Essays on the Literary and Political History of Southern India. Asian Educational Services. pp. 403–404, 409. ISBN 9788120618503.
15. ^ a b Ayyar 1991, pp. 19–20
16. ^ a b Lalithasai (18 December 2011). "Religious facets of Thirumayilai, Thiruvallikeni". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 April 2012.
17. ^ Mukherjee (1999). A Dictionary of Indian Literatures: Beginnings-1850 Volume 1 of A Dictionary of Indian Literature, A Dictionary of Indian Literature. Orient Blackswan. p. 15\. ISBN 9788125014539.
18. ^ "The benign radiance of Gitacharyan". The Hindu. 21 May 2004. Archived from the original on 12 September 2004. Retrieved 4 April 2012.
19. ^ K.V., Raman; T., Padmaja; P.V.Jagadisa Ayyar (1982). South Indian Shrines. New Delhi - 16, Madras - 14: Peeters Publishers. p. 86\. ISBN 978-90-6831-701-5.`{{cite book}}`: CS1 maint: location (link)
20. ^ "Parthasarathy Temple - Article From Dinamalar Temples". Dinamalar Temples. Dinamalar, Temples, In English Language, Available in Tamil also. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
21. ^ T.Padmaja (2002). Temples of Krsna in South India. Abhinav Publications, New Delhi. ISBN 81-7017-398-1. Retrieved 16 April 2012. `{{cite book}}`: `|work=` ignored (help)[permanent dead link]
22. ^ Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959
23. ^ "Various events and Schedule of Triplicane Parthasarthy Temple Brahmotsavam e-darshan.org" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
24. ^ Venkataramanan, Geetha (11 June 2015). "Festivals round the year". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
25. ^ a b "Sri Parthasarathy Swamy Temple | Marrakech World!". Archived from the original on 12 October 2016. Retrieved 18 December 2007.
26. ^ "Brahmotsavam at Triplicane". The Hindu, Downtown, Chennai. 13 May 2012. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
27. ^ "Picture of Temple car - Article : Brahmotsavam at Triplicane". The Hindu, Downtown. 13 May 2012. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
28. ^ Lalithasai "Annual float festival of Sri Parthasarathy Temple", The Hindu - Downtown, Chennai, 13 March 2011. Retrieved 3 April 2012
29. ^ T.S. Atul Swaminathan. "Annual float festival at Parthasarathy Temple", The Hindu, Downtown, Chennai, 4 March 2012. Retrieved 3 April 2012
30. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Mukund 2005, pp. 64–66
31. ^ a b c Government of Madras Staff 2004, p. 112
32. ^ https://www.karnatik.com/c5956.shtml [bare URL]
33. ^ Madhavan, Chithra (11 June 2015). "Did you know?". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 April 2018.

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* Thiru Thanjai
* Tirukkoilur
* Thirukkoodaloor
* Thiru Kavith Thalam
* Thiru Adhanoor
* Thirupullabhoothangudi
* Thirukkudandhai
* Tirucherai
* Thirunandipura Vinnagaram
* ThiruNaraiyoor
* Thiruvinnagar
* Thiruvelliyangudi
* Thirukkanamangai
* Thirukkkannapuram
* Thirukkandiyur
* Srirangam
* Thirukkozhi
* Thirukkarambanoor
* Thiruvellarai
* Thiru Anbil
* Thirupper Nagar
* Thiruvanthipuram
* Thiruvaramangai
* Thirukkurungudi
* Srivaikundam
* Thiruvaragunamangai
* Thiruppulingudi
* Thirukkurugoor
* Thirutthulaivillimangalam
* Thirukkoloor
* Tirukulandhai
* Thentirupperai
* Thiruvattaru
* Thiruvanparisaram
* Gunaseelam

Telangana|

* Bhadrachalam
* Yadadri
* Kuchadri
* Birla Mandir, Hyderabad
* Mattapalli
* Dharmapuri

Uttar Pradesh|

* Naimisaranya
* Mathura
* Gokul
* Ayodhya

Uttarakhand|

* Devprayag
* Thiruppirithi
* Badrinath
* Vishnuprayag
* Panch Prayag

Other|

* Pancharanga Kshetrams

* v
* t
* e

Hindu temples in Tamil Nadu

Chennai|

* Ashtalakshmi Kovil
* Chennakesava Perumal Temple, Chennai
* Ekambareswarar Temple, Chennai
* Ettampadai
* Kalikambal Temple
* Kapaleeshwarar Temple
* Madhya Kailash
* Mallikesvarar Temple, Chennai
* Marundeeswarar Temple
* Nandeeswarar Temple
* Parthasarathy Temple
* Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal
* Prathyangira Devi Temple, Shollinganallur
* Ravishwarar
* Sri Balaji Temple, T. Nagar
* Tiruvalithayam
* Vadapalani Andavar Temple
* Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple
* Jagannath Temple

Tirunelveli district|

* Ayikudi Balasubramanya Swami Temple
* Kulashekharanatha Mahalingam Temple, Pathai
* Nellaiappar Temple
* Sankaranayinarkoil
* Thirukutralam
* Thirumalai Kovil
* Vaithya lingam temple
* Vanniappar Temple

Vellore district|

* Apatsahayesvarar Temple, Alangudi
* Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple, Tirukannamangai
* Engan Murugan Temple
* Kalyana Varadharaja Perumal Temple
* Kothandarama Temple, Thillaivilagam
* Nadutariappar Temple
* Paampuranathar Temple, Thirupampuram

* v
* t
* e

Chennai

History

| Early history (pre-1500)|

* Sangam period
* Thomas the Apostle
* Pallava Dynasty
* Chola Dynasty
* Vijayanagar Empire

|

Colonial period (1500–1900)|

* São Tomé de Meliapore
* Raja of Chandragiri
* Agency of Fort St George
* 1721 Madras cyclone
* Carnatic Wars (Madras Adyar Chingleput)
* Anglo-Mysore Wars
* Governors

Modern period (1900–present)|

* Arbuthnot Bank Crash
* Besant v. Narayaniah
* Bombardment of Madras by SMS Emden
* de La Haye scandal
* 1921 Buckingham and Carnatic Mills Strike
* Neil Statue Satyagraha
* 1928 South Indian Railway Strike
* 1932 Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway Strike
* 1943 Chennai floods
* Madras Manade
* Anti-Hindi agitations
* R. S. S. Chennai bombing
* 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake
* 2013 Anti-Sri Lanka protests
* 2015 South India floods

Writers and historians|

* S. Muthiah
* Randor Guy
* S. Theodore Baskaran
* V. Sriram
* A. R. Venkatachalapathy

Geography and wildlife

| Regions|

* Chennai Metropolitan Area
* Central Chennai
* North Chennai
* South Chennai

|

Waterways|

* Adyar River
* Buckingham Canal
* Coovum River
* Kosasthalaiyar River
* Otteri Nullah

Lakes|

* Adambakkam Lake
* Ambattur Lake
* Ayanambakkam Lake
* Chembarambakkam Lake
* Chetput Lake
* Chitlapakkam Lake
* Cholavaram aeri
* ICF Lake
* Korattur Aeri
* Long Tank
* Madambakkam Lake
* Madhavaram Lake
* Maduranthakam Lake
* Mangal Lake
* Manali Lake
* Pallavaram Lake
* Paruthipattu Lake
* Perungudi Lake
* Porur Lake
* Pulhal Lake
* Porur Lake
* Red Hills Lake
* Retteri
* Thervoy Kandigai reservoir
* Tiruninravur Lake
* Velachery Lake
* Veeranam
* Vilinjiyambakkam Lake
* Villivakkam lake

Islands|

* Kattupalli Island
* Quibble Island
* The Island

Zoological parks|

* Arignar Anna Zoological Park
* Chennai Snake Park
* Guindy National Park
* Madras Crocodile Bank

Reserve Forests|

* Nanmangalam Reserve Forest
* Vandalur Reserve Forest

Marshlands|

* Adyar Creek
* Ennore Creek
* Pallikaranai Wetland

Heritage
monuments|

* Amir Mahal
* Bharat Insurance Building
* Brodie Castle
* Chennai Central Prison
* Chepauk Palace
* LIC Building
* Lighthouse
* Police headquarters
* Port Trust Building
* Rajaji Hall
* Ripon Building
* Royapuram railway station
* University of Madras Senate House
* Southern Railway headquarters
* Valluvar Kottam
* Victoria Public Hall
* Anna Nagar twin arches

Statues|

* Marina Beach Statues
* Thomas Munro
* Triumph of Labour

Memorials|

* Anna Memorial
* Gandhi Mandapam
* M.G.R. and Amma Memorial
* Madras War Cemetery
* Rajiv Gandhi Memorial
* Victory War Memorial
* Vivekanandar Illam

Administration and politics

| Districts|

* Chennai District
* Tiruvallur District
* Kanchipuram District
* Vellore District

|

Taluks|

| Chennai District|

* Aminjikarai
* Ayanavaram
* Egmore
* Guindy
* Mambalam
* Mylapore
* Perambur
* Purasaiwalkam
* Tondiarpet
* Velachery

|

Tiruvallur district|

* Tiruvottiyur
* Madhavaram
* Ambattur
* Avadi
* Maduravoyal
* Ponneri
* Poonamallee
* Tiruvallur
* Gummidipoondi
* Uthukottai
* Tiruttani
* Pallipattu

Kanchipuram district|

* Alandur
* Sholinganallur
* Pallavaram
* Tambaram
* Chengalpattu
* Thiruporur
* Tirukalukundram
* Sriperumbudur
* Walajabad
* Kanchipuram
* Uthiramerur
* Madurantakam
* Cheyyur

Vellore District|

* Arakkonam

Constituencies|

| Parliamentary |

* Chennai Central
* Chennai North
* Chennai South
* Sriperumbudur
* Thiruvallur

|

Assembly|

* Alandur
* Ambattur
* Anna Nagar
* Avadi
* Chengalpattu
* Chepauk
* Egmore
* Harbour
* Kolathur
* Madhavaram
* Maduravoyal
* Mylapore
* Pallavaram
* Perambur
* Ponneri
* Poonamallee
* RK Nagar
* Royapuram
* Saidapet
* Sholinganallur
* Sriperumbudur
* T.Nagar
* Tambaram
* Thiru. Vi. Ka. Nagar
* Thiruvottiyur
* Thousand Lights
* Tiruvallur
* Villivakkam
* Virugambakkam
* Velachery

Nodal agencies|

* Greater Chennai Corporation
* Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
* Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board
* Chennai Police Commissionerate
* General Post Office
* Greater Chennai Police
* Madras High Court
* Sheriff
* Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
* Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services

Economy

| Business
districts|

* Burma Bazaar
* Kothawal Chavadi
* Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex
* Panagal Park
* Parry's Corner
* Pondy Bazaar
* Purasawalkam
* Ranganathan Street
* Ritchie Street
* Velachery
* Washermanpet

|

SEZ|

* SEZ Corridor
* MEPZ
* Tidel Park
* World Trade Center

Companies and
institutions|

* Aavin
* Ashok Leyland
* Basin Bridge Gas
* Blue Dart Aviation
* Chettinad Group
* Chennai Trade Centre
* EID Parry
* Ennore Thermal
* GMR Vasavi
* Heavy Vehicles Factory
* Higginbotham's
* Indian Bank
* Indian Overseas Bank
* Integral Coach Factory
* Madras Atomic Power Station
* Madras Rubber Factory
* Madras Stock Exchange
* Murugappa Group
* North Chennai Thermal
* Reserve Bank of India
* Royal Enfield
* SPIC
* Sun Group
* The Hindu
* The New Indian Express
* TI Cycles of India
* TVS Motors
* Vallur Thermal
* World Bank office

Industry|

* Automotive
* Electronics
* Retail
* Software

Culture and recreation

| General|

* Architecture of Chennai
* Broadcasting in Chennai
* Kollywood
* Madrassi
* Madras Bashai
* Madras School
* Tourism in Chennai

|

Beaches

* Covelong
* Elliot's Beach
* Golden Beach
* Marina Beach

Parks|

* Anna Nagar Tower Park
* Dr. Annie Besant Park
* May Day Park
* Natesan Park
* Panagal Park
* People's Park
* Semmoli Poonga
* Secretariat Park
* Tholkappia Poonga

Cinemas|

* Cinépolis
* INOX
* PVR Cinemas
* Mayajaal Multiplex
* Shanti Theatre

Periodic events|

* Chennai Book Fair
* Chennai International Film Festival
* Chennai Sangamam
* Lit for Life
* Madras Day
* Madras Music Season
* Saarang
* Techofes

Theme parks|

* MGM Dizzee World
* Queens Land
* VGP Universal Kingdom
* Dash N Splash
* Kishkinta
* Mayajaal

Shopping malls|

* Abhirami Mega Mall
* Alsa Mall
* Ampa Skywalk
* Chandra Mall
* Chennai Citi Centre
* Coromandel Plaza
* Express Avenue
* Gold Souk Grande Mall
* Phoenix Market City
* Ramee Mall
* Spectrum Mall
* Spencer Plaza
* Forum Vijaya Mall

Clubs|

* Gymkhana Club
* Madras Boat Club
* Royal Madras Yacht Club

Religion

| Temples|

* Adikesava Perumal Temple
* Anantha Padmanabhaswami Temple
* Anjaneya Temple, Nanganallur
* Ayyappan Temple
* Ashtalakshmi Kovil
* Bodyguard Muniswaran Temple
* Dandeeswarar Temple
* Devi Karumariamman Temple
* Ekambareswarar Temple
* ISKCON Temple Chennai
* Kalikambal Temple
* Kamakshi Amman Temple
* Kapaleeswarar Temple
* Kundrathur Murugan Temple
* Kalikambal Temple
* Madhya Kailash
* Marundeeswarar Temple
* Mundaka Kanni Amman Temple
* Parthasarathy Temple
* Prathyangira Devi Temple
* Ravishwarar Temple
* Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
* Vadapalani Andavar Temple
* Varasiddhi Vinayaka temple

|

Churches|

* Armenian Church
* Church of Our Lady of Light
* St. Andrew's Kirk
* St. George's Cathedral
* St. Patrick's Cathedral
* Santhome Basilica
* St. Mary's Church

Others|

* Mahabodhi Centre
* Thousand Lights Mosque

Transport

| Air|

* Chennai International Airport

|

Sea|

* Chennai Port
* Ennore Port
* Kattupalli Shipyard
* Royapuram fishing harbour

Rail|

Railways

* Chennai Metro
* Chennai Metrolite
* Chennai MRTS
* Chennai Suburban Railway
* Southern Railway

|

Stations|

* Chennai Central
* Chennai Egmore
* Tambaram
* Others

Road|

Roads and
expressways

* Anna Salai
* Cenotaph Road
* Chennai Bypass
* Chennai Port - Maduravoyal Expressway
* China Bazaar Road
* East Coast Road
* Inner Ring Road
* Outer Ring Road
* Poonamallee High Road
* Rajiv Gandhi Salai
* Sardar Patel Road

|

Grade separators
and flyovers

* Anna Flyover
* Chennai Airport Flyover
* Chrompet Flyover
* Irumbuliyur Junction
* Kathipara Junction
* Koyambedu Junction
* Madhavaram Junction
* Maduravoyal Junction
* Moolakadai Junction
* Padi Junction

Others|

* Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus
* Chennai Contract Carriage Bus Terminus
* Kilambakkam bus terminus
* Madhavaram Mofussil Bus Terminus
* Metropolitan Transport Corporation
* State Express Transport Corporation

Sport

| Venues|

* Guindy Race Course
* Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
* M. A. Chidambaram Stadium
* Madras Motor Race Track
* Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium
* MRF Pace Foundation
* Mudaliarkuppam boat house
* Muttukadu boat house
* Rajarathinam Stadium
* SDAT Tennis Stadium

|

Teams|

| Badminton|

* Chennai Superstarz

|

Cricket|

* Chennai Super Kings
* Chennai Superstars
* Chepauk Super Gillies

Field hockey|

* Chennai Cheetahs
* Chennai Veerans

Football|

* Chennai City F.C.
* Chennaiyin FC

Kabaddi|

* Tamil Thalaivas

Tennis|

* V Chennai Warriors

Table tennis|

* Chennai Lions

Volleyball|

* Chennai Spartans
* Chennai Spikers
* Chennai Blitz

Others|

* Chennai Open
* M. J. Gopalan Trophy
* Madras Presidency Matches

Institutions

| Education|

* Alliance Française de Madras
* Anna Centenary Library
* Birla Planetarium
* Cholamandal Artists' Village
* Connemara Public Library
* DakshinaChitra
* Government Museum
* Tamil Nadu Police Museum
* Kalakshetra
* KM Music Conservatory
* Madras Music Academy
* Schools in Chennai

| Universities|

* Anna University
* University of Madras
* Dr MGR Medical University
* Dr Ambedkar Law University
* Indian Maritime University
* Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
* VIT University Chennai
* SRM Institute of Science and Technology
* B S Abdur Rahman University
* Tamil Nadu Open University
* Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University
* Vels University
* Hindustan University

|

Engineering

* Indian Institute of Technology Madras
* College of Engineering, Guindy
* Madras Institute of Technology
* Alagappa College of Technology

Medical|

* Madras Medical College
* Stanley Medical College
* Kilpauk Medical College
* Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute
* National Institute of Siddha

Arts and
science

* Loyola
* Madras Christian College
* Presidency College
* Queen Mary's (Women)
* Vivekananda
* Pachaiyappa's College
* Stella Mary's (Women)
* DG Vaishnav
* MOP Vaishnav (Women)
* Women's Christian College

Research|

* Central Leather Research Institute
* National Institute of Ocean Technology
* Institute of Mathematical Sciences
* Chennai Mathematical Institute
* Regional Meteorological Centre
* Structural Engineering Research Centre
* Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (India)

Diplomatic
missions

* American Consulate
* British Deputy High Commission
* Malaysian Consulate
* Russian Consulate
* German Consulate
* Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission
* Royal Thai Consulate
* South Korean Consulate

Hospitals|

* Government General Hospital
* Government Multi Super-speciality Hospital
* Royapettah Hospital
* Stanley Hospital
* Kilpauk Medical College Hospital
* Perambur railway hospital
* Apollo Hospitals
* Egmore Eye Hospital
* Sir Ivan Stedeford Hospital
* Sankara Nethralaya
* Madras Medical Mission
* Voluntary Health Services
* MIOT Hospital
* Tambaram TB Sanatorium
* Government Dental Hospital
* Hindu Mission Hospital
* Fortis Malar Hospital
* Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Hospital
* Sundaram Medical Foundation

Hotels|

* Taj Coromandel
* The Park
* Le Royal Meridien
* Hyatt Regency
* Chola Sheraton
* Taj Mount Road
* The Leela Kempinski
* ITC Grand Chola
* Hilton Chennai
* Taj Connemara
* Fisherman's Cove
* Trident Hilton
* Park Sheraton & Towers
* Radisson GRT
* Accord Metropolitan
* JW Marriott
* Park Hyatt
* Radisson Blu City Centre
* Raintree Hotel St Mary's Road
* The Raintree Hotel Anna Salai
* Savera Hotel
* Residency Towers
* Westin Chennai
* Kohinoor Asiana

Localities

| North|

* Aamullaivoyal
* Aathur
* Agaram
* Alamathi
* Andarkuppam
* Angadu
* Anuppampattu
* Arambakkam
* Arani
* Ariyalur
* Arumandhai
* Assisi Nagar, Chennai
* Athipattu
* Athipattu New Town
* Athivakkam
* Attanthangal
* Avurikollaimedu
* Ayanavaram
* Azhinjivakkam
* Bandikavanoor
* Basin Bridge
* Chinnasekkadu
* Chettimedu
* Edapalayam
* Edayanchavadi
* Ennore
* Elandanur
* Elanthancherry
* Elavur
* Ernavoor
* Erukkancherry
* Gnayiru
* Gounderpalayam
* Grant Lyon
* Gummidipoondi
* Janapanchatram
* Jawahar Nagar
* Kadapakkam
* Kaladipet
* Kalakkral
* Kalpalayam
* Kanniammanpettai
* Kannigaipair
* Karanodai
* Kathirvedu
* Kathivakkam
* Katupalli
* Kavangarai
* Kavaraipettai
* Kasimedu
* Kattur
* KK Thazhai
* Kaviarasu Kannadhasan Nagar
* Kodipallam
* Kodungaiyur
* Kolathur
* Kondithope
* Korukkupet
* Kosappur
* Kottai Karai
* Kumaran Nagar
* Lakshmipuram
* Madhavaram
* Madhavaram Milk Colony
* Madharpakkam
* Madiyur
* Mahakavi Bharathi Nagar
* Manali
* Manali New Town
* Manjambakkam
* Mathur
* Mettu Surapedu
* Mettu Thandalam
* Minjur
* Moolachatiram
* Moolakadai
* Muthialpet
* Nallur
* Nandiambakkam
* Napalayam
* Naravarikuppam
* New Erumai Vetti Palayam
* Old Erumai Vetti Palayam
* Orakadu
* Padianallur
* Pallipattu
* Panchetti
* Payasambakkam
* Pazhaverkadu
* Perambur
* Peravallur
* Periapalayam
* Periyamullavoyal
* Periyar Nagar
* Periyasekkadu
* Perungavur
* Ponneri
* Ponniammanmedu
* Pothur
* Puthubakkam
* Puduvoyal
* Pulli Lyon
* Puthagaram
* Puzhal
* Red Hills
* Retteri
* Royapuram
* Sadayankuppam
* Sathangadu
* Sathyamoorthy Nagar (Tiruvottiyur)
* Sathyamoorthy Nagar (Vyasarpadi)
* Seemavaram
* Selavayal
* Sembilivaram
* Sembium
* Sembiyamanali
* Sholavaram
* Siruvapuri
* Sirunium
* Sowcarpet
* Sothuperumbedu
* Surapet
* Thadaperumbakkam
* Thatchoor
* Thathaimanji
* Theerthakariampattu
* Theeyampakkam
* Thervoy Kandigai
* Thirunilai
* Thiruvellavoyal
* Thiru Vi Ka Nagar
* Tiruvottiyur
* Tollgate
* Tondiarpet
* Uthukottai
* Vadagarai
* Vadamadurai
* Vadaperumbakkam
* Vaikkadu
* Vallalar Nagar
* Vallur
* Vannipakkam
* Vazhuthigaimedu
* Vellivoyalchavadi
* Vengal
* Vichoor
* Vijayanallur
* Vilakupattu
* Vilangadupakkam
* Villivakkam
* Vinayagapuram
* VOC Nagar
* Voyalur
* Vyasarpadi
* Washermanpet
* Wimco Nagar

|

West|

* Adayalampattu
* Alwarthirunagar
* Ambattur
* Aminjikarai
* Athipet
* Andankuppam
* Anna Nagar
* Anna Nagar West
* Annanur
* Arakkambakkam
* Aranvoyal
* Ashok Nagar
* Arakkonam
* Arumbakkam
* Avadi
* Ayanambakkam
* Ayapakkam
* Ayathur
* Beemanthangal
* Chembarambakkam
* Choolaimedu
* Egattur
* Gerugambakkam
* Govardhanagiri
* ICF Colony
* Irungattukottai
* Iyyapanthangal
* K. K. Nagar
* Kadambathur
* Kadavur
* Kakkalur
* Kakkalur Industrial Estate
* Kallikuppam
* Karambakkam
* Karayanchavadi
* Kattupakkam
* Kilkondaiyur
* Koduvalli
* Koladi
* Kolapakkam
* Konnur
* Korattur
* Kovur
* Koyambedu
* Kumananchavadi
* Kundrathur
* Kuthambakkam
* Maduravoyal
* Malayambakkam
* Manapakkam
* Manavala Nagar
* Melkondaiyur
* Mettu Kandigai
* MGR Nagar
* Mogappair
* Morai
* Moulivakkam
* Mugalivakkam
* Muthapudupet
* Nandambakkam
* Nandambakkam
* Narasingapuram
* Nazarathpettai
* Nemam
* Nemilichery
* Nesapakkam
* Nerkundram
* Nolambur
* Noombal
* Oragadam
* Padi
* Pakkam
* Pandeswaram
* Pandur
* Paraniputhur
* Parivakkam
* Paruthipattu
* Pattabiram
* Pattaravakkam
* Perambakkam
* Periyapanicheri
* Perumalpattu
* Poochi Athipedu
* Poonamallee
* Poondi
* Poonthandalam
* Porur
* Pudhur
* Putlur
* Ramapuram
* Ramavaram
* Sekkadu
* Seneerkuppam
* Sevvapet
* Shenoy Nagar
* Sorancheri
* Sriperumbudur
* Sunguvarchatram
* Surapet
* Tamaraipakkam
* Thandalam
* Thandurai
* Thathankuppam
* Thirumangalam
* Thirumazhisai
* Thirumullaivoyal
* Thiruninravur
* Tiruvallur
* Tiruverkadu
* Valasaravakkam
* Vanagaram
* Veerapuram
* Vellanur
* Vellavedu
* Velappanchavadi
* Vengathur
* Venkatapuram
* Veppampattu
* Vilinjiyambakkam
* Virugambakkam

Central|

* Alwarpet
* Broadway
* Burma Bazaar
* Chennai Central
* Chepauk
* Chetput
* Chintadripet
* Choolai
* Egmore
* Foreshore Estate
* George Town
* Gopalapuram
* Greenways Road
* Kilpauk
* Kodambakkam
* Kosapet
* Kothawal Chavadi
* Kotturpuram
* Mandavelli
* Mannady
* Mambalam
* MRC Nagar
* Mylapore
* Nandanam
* Nochikuppam
* Nungambakkam
* Otteri
* Panagal Park
* Park Town
* Parry's Corner
* Pattalam
* Periamet
* Pondy Bazaar
* Pudupet
* Pulianthope
* Purasawalkam
* Quibble Island
* Raja Annamalai Puram
* Royapettah
* Saidapet
* Saligramam
* Santhome
* T Nagar
* Teynampet
* The Island
* Triplicane
* Trustpuram
* Vadapalani
* Vepery
* West Mambalam

South|

* Adambakkam
* Adyar
* Agaramthen
* Alandur
* Anakaputhur
* Besant Nagar
* Chitlapakkam
* Chromepet
* Chengalpattu
* Egattur
* Ekkaduthangal
* Erumaiyur
* Gowrivakkam
* Guduvancheri
* Guindy
* Guindy TVK Estate
* Devaneri
* Hasthinapuram
* Illalur
* Injambakkam
* Irumbuliyur
* Jafferkhanpet
* Jaladampet
* Kanathur
* Kandanchavadi
* Kannivakkam
* Karanai
* Karapakkam
* Karumbakkam
* Kattankulathur
* Kazhipattur
* Kizhkalvoy
* Keelkattalai
* Kelambakkam
* Kottivakkam
* Kovalam
* Kovilambakkam
* Kovilanchery
* Madambakkam
* Madhuvankarai
* Madipakkam
* Mamallapuram
* Manimangalam
* Mannivakkam
* Maraimalai Nagar
* Medavakkam
* Meenambakkam
* Melkalvoy
* MEPZ
* Mettukuppam
* Mudichur
* Muttukadu
* Nandivaram
* Nanganallur
* Nanmangalam
* Navalur
* Neelankarai
* Nellikuppam
* Noothancheri
* Okkiyam
* Okkiyampet
* Oragadam
* Ottiambakkam
* Padappai
* Palavakkam
* Palavanthangal
* Pallavaram
* Pallikaranai
* Pammal
* Panaiyur
* Paranur
* Pattipulam
* Payanur
* Pazhanthandalam
* Peerkankaranai
* Perumbakkam
* Perumathunallur
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Places of worship in Chennai

Temples|

* Adikesava Perumal temple
* Anantha Padmanabhaswami Temple
* Royapuram Angala Parameswari Temple
* Alamelumangapuram Anjaneya Temple
* Nanganallur Anjaneya Temple
* Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple
* Luz Anjaneya Temple
* Apparswami Temple
* Ashtalakshmi Kovil
* Choolaimedu Angalamman Temple
* Anna Nagar Ayyappan Koil
* Muthialpet Bairagimadam Temple
* Chennakesava Perumal Temple
* Chennai Om Sri Skandhashramam
* Chintadri Pillaiyar Kovil
* Dhenupureeswarar Temple
* Ekambareswarar Temple
* Elumur Ardhanareeswarar Temple
* Ettampadai Temple
* ISKCON Temple
* Puri Jagannath Temple
* Kachchaleswarar Temple
* Kalikambal Temple
* Saidapet Kamakshi Amman Temple
* Mangadu Kamakshi Amman Temple
* Kamaleswarar Temple
* Kandaswami Temple
* Kapaleeshwarar Temple
* Mylapore Karaneeswarar Temple
* Saidapet Karaneeswarar Temple
* Karumariamman Temple
* Ayanavaram Kasi Viswanatha Temple
* Mambalam Kasi Viswanatha Temple
* Mambalam Kothandaramar Temple
* Nandambakkam Kothandaramaswami Temple
* Muthialpet Krishnaswami Temple
* Kumaran Kundram
* Kundrathur Nageswarar Temple
* Kundrathur Murugan Temple
* Kurungaleeswarar Temple
* Madhava Perumal temple
* Madhya Kailash
* Madras Kali Bari
* Mallikesvarar Temple
* Marundeeswarar Temple
* Melatirupati
* Mylapore Mundaka Kanni Amman Temple
* Nandeeswarar Temple
* Neelagandeeswarar Temple
* Parasuramalingeswarar Temple
* Thiruvallikeni Parthasarathy Temple
* Porur Ramanatheswarar Temple
* Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple
* Purasawalkam Gangadeeswarar Temple
* Putlur Amman Temple
* R.A. Puram Ayyappan Koil
* Ramakrishna Math
* Thiruneermalai Ranganatha Temple
* Ravishwarar Temple
* Sethu Kshetram
* Mylapore Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
* T. Nagar Sri Balaji Temple
* Thiruporur Kandaswamy temple
* Thiruvalluvar Temple
* Thyagaraja Temple
* Tirusoolanathar Tripurasundari temple
* Tiruvalithayam
* Vadapalani Andavar Temple
* Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple
* Vedapureeswarar temple
* Velleeswarar Temple
* Velveeswarar Temple
* Vengeeswarar Temple

Churches|

* Santhome Basilica
* Armenian Church
* Church of Our Lady of Light
* Descanco Church
* Queenship of Mary Church
* St Andrew's Church
* St. George's Cathedral
* St. Mary's Church
* Saint Patrick's Cathedral
* Saint Theresa Church
* St. Lazarus' Church
* St. Mark's Church
* St. Matthias' Church
* St.Mary's Co-Cathedral
* Wesley Church

Mosques|

* Thousand Lights Mosque
* Bahram Jung Mosque
* Casa Verona's Mosque
* Dharma Kidangu Mosque
* Hafiz Ahmad Khan Mosque
* Makkah Masjid
* Masjid Mamoor
* Masjid-o-Anwari
* Periamet Mosque
* Triplicane Labbai Jamaath Masjid

Jain temples|

* Adinath Digambar Jain Temple
* Shri Chandraprabhu Jain temple
* Mylapore Swetamber Jain Temple
* Shantinath Jain temple

Buddhist temples|

* Sri Lanka Mahabodhi Centre

Gurudwaras|

* Sri Guru Nanak Sat Sangh Sabha Gurudwara

Parsi temples|

* Royapuram fire temple

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Worship in Hinduism

Main topics|

* Ārati
* Bhajan
* Darshan
* Deities
* Festivals
* Homa (Yajna)
* Kirtan
* Mantra
* Murti
* Tilaka
* Utsava
* Vrata
* Yatra

Rituals|

| Puja|

* Abhisheka
* Bhog
* Panchamakara
* Panchamrita
* Parikrama
* Pranāma
* Prasada
* Pushpanjali

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Homa|

* Yajna
* Agnicayana
* Agnihotra
* Agnikaryam
* Aupasana
* Dhuni
* Kamyakarma
* Pravargya
* Purushamedha
* Putrakameshti
* Viraja Homa

Other|

* Achamana
* Ashirvada
* Ashvamedha
* Karmakāṇḍa
* Kumbhabhishekham
* Nityakarma
* Ngejot
* Panchayatana puja
* Prana Pratishtha
* Sandhyavandanam
* Shuddhi
* Śrauta
* Tarpana
* Upakarma

* Prayer
* Meditation

* Ajapa japa
* Bhajan
* Brahmamuhurta
* Jagarana
* Jai Shri Ram
* Japa
* Kirtan
* Om
* Sandhyavandanam
* Śaktipāta
* Stotra
* Third eye
* Yoga

Mantras|

* Gayatri Mantra
* Hare Krishna
* Om
* Om Namah Shivaya
* Om Namo Narayanaya

Objects|

* Puja thali
* Altar
* Banalinga
* Banana leaf
* Biruda
* Coconut
* Dhunachi
* Dhuni
* Dhupa
* Diya
* Cāmara
* Garland
* Ghanta
* Agarabattī
* Kalasha
* Kamandalu
* Khirapat
* Kindi
* Kolam
* Mulavar
* Paduka
* Palki
* Panchamrita
* Pandal
* Pinda
* Prayer beads
* Rangoli
* Shankha
* Tilakamu
* Utsavar
* Yajnopavitam

Materials|

* Agarwood
* Alta
* Camphor
* Charu
* Ghee
* Incense
* Kumkuma
* Marigold
* Milk
* Panakam
* Panchagavya
* Rudraksha
* Candana
* Sindūra
* Soma
* Tulasi
* Turmeric
* Vibhuti

Instruments|

* Dholak
* Harmonium
* Karatalas
* Khol
* Manjira
* Mridangam
* Tabla
* Veena

Iconography|

* Ashtadhatu
* Lingam
* Murti
* Om
* Panchaloha
* Pindi
* Pillaiyar Suḻi
* Shaligram
* Swastika
* Yoni
* more...

Places|

* Ashram
* Dhvajastambham
* Ghat
* Temple tank
* Matha
* Temple
* Pilgrimage sites

Roles|

* Guru
* Pandit
* Pujari
* Purohita
* Rishi
* Sadhu
* Sannyasa
* Sant
* Satguru
* Swami
* Yogi
* more...

Sacred animals|

* Cow
* Horse
* Nāga

Sacred plants|

| Trees|

* Akshayavata
* Ashoka
* Banyan
* Kadamba
* Kalpavriksha
* Parijata
* Peepal
* Sacred groves

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Fruits and other plants|

* Bael
* Kusha grass
* Lotus
* Tulasi (Tulasi Vrindavana)

See also|

* Firewalking
* Samskara
* Temple dance

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