Ayyappan Temple, Perambur

Ayyappan Temple, Perambur
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictChennai
DeityAyyappan
FestivalsAyiliya pooja,
Mandala Vilakku pooja,
Aaraattu,
Pallivetta
Location
LocationPerambur
StateTamil Nadu
Country India
Ayyappan Temple, Perambur is located in Tamil Nadu
Ayyappan Temple, Perambur
Ayyappan Temple, Perambur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Geographic coordinates13°06′39″N 80°14′44″E / 13.110861°N 80.245556°E / 13.110861; 80.245556
Architecture
TypeDravidian architecture
CreatorPerambur Sree Ayyappa Trust
Specifications
Temple(s)One
Elevation33 m (108 ft)

Ayyappan Temple is a Hindu temple situated in Perambur neighbourhood of Chennai in Tamil Nadu state, India.[1]

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Perambur Ayyappan temple is one of the Hindu temples where Vidyāraṃbhaṃ,[1] a ceremony held for children to start their learning education is performed every year on the Vijayadashami day. Ayiliya, Mandala Vilakku, Aaraattu, Pallivetta are celebrated in this temple.[2]

The main deity of this temple is Ayyappan. Guruvayurappan, Maligaipurathu Amman, Shiva, Ganapathy, Murugan, Hanuman, Nagarajar are the subdeities who bless the devotees in this temple.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Hundreds of kids get ready for Vidyarambham in city". The Times of India. 29 September 2017. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  2. ^ Ltd, Infokerala Communications Pvt (1 September 2019). Pilgrimage to Temple Heritage 2019. Info Kerala Communications Pvt Ltd. ISBN 978-81-934567-8-1.
  3. ^ Infokerala Communications Pvt Ltd (1 August 2015). Pilgrimage to Temple Heritage 2015. Info Kerala Communications Pvt Ltd. ISBN 978-81-929470-1-3.