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Lakshmi Hayagriva Hayavadan Temple
- Nanganallur,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
Located in the Suburb of Chennai near Ram Nagar is the Lakshmi Hayagriva Temple in Nanganallur. The temple is dedicated to Sri Vishnu as Hayagriva (Hayavadan) Perumaland Divine Mother Shakti as Devi Lakshmi.
About The Deity
The Lors Hayagriva looks at the devotees from the right eye while the left is fixed on Mother and Mother looks at the devotees with her left eye looking at the lord with the right eye. This idol unlike most shows the lord and mother embracing each other (usually only the mother embraces the lord). This form is said to bring stronger marital affinity among couples. A disc often made of Gold, silver or copper also known as the Yantra depicts the meaning and effects of Mahamantras. It is installed under the presiding deity.
Festivals
On the Avani Tiruvonam star day the Float festival is celebrated (August-September) by hoisting the flag ten days earlier.
Significance
On this day special pujas are performed for those who are poor in academics and those who suffer stammering.
How to Reach
Airport
The Anna Intenational Airport (Chennai) connects the city to all the major cities of the world while the domestic terminal (near the international terminal) - Kamaraj has flights for all major cities within the country. Meenambakkom which about 20 km from the city serves a hub for both national and international terminals.
Railways
Chennai being the headquarters of Southern railway (a division of Indian Railway) connects the city to most of the cities by super-fast and express trains. The two major railway stations- Chennai central (connects north and West India) and Egmore (connects South India). The Massive Rapid transport System - MRTS is a recent local electric train network which makes it easier to travel to the different parts of the city.
Road
Chennai connects itself to all major cities and states through 5 highways. The city has one of Asia's largest Bus station with a large number of buses coming to and going from Chennai.
Temple Address
Lakshmi Hayagriva (Hayavadan) Temple,
No 10, 2nd Main Road, Nanganallur,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India,
Pincode – 600061.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Fame
- Freedom from diseases
- Wealth
- Courage
- Relief from adverse effects from bad planetary aspects
- Relief from bondage
Shlokas
Alokya Mathur Mukha Madarena Sthanyam Pibantham Saraseeruhaksham Sachinmayam Devam Anantha Roopam Balam Mukundam Manasa Smarami
Meaning -I think of this Balamukundan as the one who looks lovingly at his mother's face while taking milk from her, who has eyes similar to the red lotus, who is the embodiment of truth and intelligence and other forms.
Achutham Keyshavam Rama Narayanam Krishna Damodaram Vasudevam Harim Shridharam Madhavam Gopika Vallabham Janaki Nayakam Ramachandram Bhajey
Meaning -Oh Lord who cannot be perished, who also has names like Keshava, Rama, Damodara, Narayana, Sridhara, Madhava, Krishna, Ramachandra the beloved of Janaki, let me say your name regularly.
Vasudeva Sutham Devam Kamsa Chanoora Mardhanam Devaki Paramanandham Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum
Meaning -I bow to you O Krishna, the ultimate guru, Devaki and Vasudeva's son, and the destroyer of Kamsa and Chanur.
Adharam Madhuram Vadanam Madhuram Nayanam Madhuram Hasitam Madhuram Hridayam Madhuram Gamanam Madhuram Mathuraa Dhipate Rakhilam Madhuram
Meaning -Meaning - Sweet are Your lips, sweet is Your face, sweet are Your eyes, sweet is Your smile, sweet is Your heart, sweet is Your gait, O Lord of Mathura, everything about You is sweet.
Timings
The temple is open from 8 to 11 in the morning and from 6 to 9 in the evening.