Thirumalasai , near Chennai

Temple: Sri Jagannadh Perumal Temple

Location: Thirumazhisai, Tamil Nadu

Direction: 30 Kms from Chennai, on Chennai-Bangalore Highway.

Main Deities: Sri Jagannadh Perumal (Lord Sri Krishna with Satyabhama, Rukmini Devi) , Thirumazhisai Alwar

History: Temple is built hundreds of years ago. The temple is serene and I feel like, Lord Srikrishna is waiting for you :).Thirumazhisai Alwar was born here. Near by to this temple, you have another other perumal temple, the name is "veetrirundha perumal Koil". And on the main road, there is a huge Siva temple too.

Sri Adikesava Perumal Temple, Sri Perumbudur

Temple: Sri Adikesava Perumal Temple

Location: Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu

Direction: 45 Kms from Chennai, on Chennai-Bangalore Highway. 20 Kms from Kanchipuram.

Main Deities: Sri Adikesava Perumal (Lord Sri maha Vishnu) , Ramanujar

History: Temple is built some 1000s of years ago. Sri Ramanuja , the great devotee of Sri Maha Vishnu, propagated "Vishishta Advaita" to the masses. This town is blessed with Sri Ramanuja's Birth here. The temple has marvelous sculptures and carvings , you will be amazed once you enter inside.

The divinity is intact. Not commercialised. They collect modest fee (Rs 2) for Archana etc.

There is a cute Temple Elephant at the Gudi Gopuram (Mukha dwaram) , blessing all the devotees :)

Do visit this temple when you are in this area.