Parthasarathy Temple, Chennai
Temple Ancient Chennai Vishnu temple famed for Chola-era carvings
An ancient Vaishnavite temple in Chennai’s Triplicane district dedicated to Krishna as Parthasarathy; draws pilgrims, students of Dravidian architecture and festival crowds.
The Parthasarathy Temple in Triplicane, Chennai, is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Krishna in his form as Parthasarathy. It is an important Vaishnavite shrine with origins in the early medieval period.
The complex contains the main sanctum dedicated to Parthasarathy along with subsidiary shrines and pillared halls showing Dravidian temple architecture. Devotees and visitors come for daily worship services and to view stone carvings and inscriptions within the precincts.
The temple has early medieval origins and received major patronage and additions over subsequent centuries from South Indian dynasties, including Pallava, Chola and later rulers. It has functioned continuously as a religious centre and has been expanded and renovated at various times in its history.
The temple stands in the Triplicane neighbourhood of central Chennai, close to the Bay of Bengal and within easy reach of the city’s transport network, making it accessible from the city centre.
- Religious status: listed among the traditional Vaishnava 108 Divya Desams and dedicated to Krishna in his role as Parthasarathy, Arjuna's charioteer.
- Location: located in the Triplicane neighbourhood near the Bay of Bengal and close to central Chennai transport routes.
How to Get to Parthasarathy Temple, Chennai #
The temple is in Triplicane, central Chennai. From Chennai Central railway station take an auto-rickshaw or a short taxi (about 10-15 minutes). Triplicane MRTS station is the closest rail stop; it’s a 5-10 minute walk from there.
Tips for Visiting Parthasarathy Temple, Chennai #
- Visit at the morning alangaram (decorating) time when priests perform flower offerings - it's less crowded and more atmospheric than festival-time.
- Enter via the Triplicane side to avoid the busiest parking and to see the old market lanes leading to the temple.
- Observe the carved stone base of the main mandapa: children often touch the grooves left by centuries of feet, a small, unofficial ritual.
Best Time to Visit Parthasarathy Temple, Chennai #
Winters are the most comfortable for exploring Chennai's temples and festivals; early morning visits avoid midday heat and the afternoon rush.
Weather & Climate near Parthasarathy Temple, Chennai #
Parthasarathy Temple, Chennai's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in May) and hot winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 21°C to 38°C. Abundant rainfall (1245 mm/year), wettest in November with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 31°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 36°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 40°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 39°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 36°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 36°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 37°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (250 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (347 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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