Working Hours: 6 am to 12 pm and 4.30 to 9 pm
Constructed in: 1962
Best time to Visit: Devotees should visit the temple during the Tamil month Masi Brahmotsavam which is celebrated with great pomp and gaiety.
Special Occasions: "Devotees can visit the temple on Narasimha Jayanthi,
Vinayaga Charthurthi, Onam Festival, Hanuman Jayanthi, Tamil Month Masi Maha Brahmotsavam,
Navarathri (Nine day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga / Lakshmi), Vaikunta Ekadasi (December or January)
and Tamil Month Purattasi (every saturady of this month is auspicious for Lord Anantha Padmanabha Swamy)"
Entry Formalities: Free
Photography allowed inside: No
Nearest famous town/city: Chennai City
Distance to the nearest town/city: 14 Kms
Detailed information about the temples
Importance of the temple: The main deity is resting on a Adhi Seshan which is as similar as the ancient Anantha Padmanaha Swamy Temple at Trivandrum (Kerala). Another special feature of the temple is that it is constructed with Dwajasthambam (sacred altar) resembling the olden temples built by the ancient kings.
Famous for: The temple is renowned for its Brahmotsavam which is conducted every year for 9 days during the Tamil month of Masi. The temple is also famous for its Navarathri celebrations. Every year dance, musical programs and religious sermons are conducted during navarathri that pulls hundreds of devotees.
How to get there
By Air: Chennai has an airport with both domestic and international terminals. There are regular flights from all major cities of India.
By Road: If you wish driving to Chennai from Bangalore then check out the following routes: Bangalore - Hosur (45 Kms) - Krishnagiri (90) on NH7 - Vaniyambadi (145) - Ambur (165) - Vellore (220) - Ranipet / Arcot (240) on NH 46 - Kanchi (Outskirts) (290) - Sriperumbudur(320) and finally Chennai (360) on NH4. This total distance is 350 -360 Kms. You can also consider this another route with a distance of 330 Kms : Bangalore- Old Madras Road - Hoskote (30) - Kolar (57) - Palamner (120) - Chittoor (165) - Ranipet (210) - Kanchi (Outskirts) (260)- Sriperumbudur (290) and Chennai (330).
Hotel Information: The Raintree Hotel, St. Mary's Road, Alwarpet, 044 - 42252525, Hotel Karpagam, 044 - 24959984, The Park Hotel, 044 - 4267 6000, R.M.C. Travellers Inn (Besant Nagar) 044 - 24917191
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Ambal: Sri Bhooma Devi
Address: 89, 2nd Main Road, Gandhi Nagar
: Near Malar Hospital, Adyar
: Chennai
Town: Adyar
State: Tamil Nadu
Pincode: 600020
Phone: 044 - 24413995, 24412529
Website: http://ananthapadmanabhaswamytemple.org/
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