Srimushnam

Swayamvyaktha kshetram
Adivaraha avatar. The idol is a very small one. Known to be very powerful.
This village is approximately 20 kms from Vriddhachalam. The temple town can be found on a detour route between Vriddhachalam to Kumbakonam. One must take a detour after travelling 10-12 kms on Vriddhachalam-Kumbakonam road and travel 8 kms , road signs are clear.

Rajagopal Swamy, Mannargudi

This temple is so special to my family. We have a bond with the name of the bond in such a way that we had named kids in our family as Rajagopal.
The temple is MASSIVE ! Structure.  This is almpst as huge as Srirangam temple (probably next biggest to Sriranga, temple in terms of Vishnu temples are concerned)
The temple tank is a sight to cherish. I havent seen as big as this one.
This town is good 35-40kms from Kumbakonam.  The drive along the cauvery canals especially in rainy season will be a memorable one.

This drive is as good as the Konaseema, AP drive.
The temple is piously maintained. The temple elephant is a cute and welcoming one.

SriRangatha Temple, Sri Rangam, Trichy

Temple: Sri Ranganatha Temple

Location: Srirangam, Near Trichy, Tamil Nadu

Direction: 5 Kms from Trichy, 300KMs from Chennai

Main Deities: Sri Ranganatha

DivyaDesam: The 1st Divya Desam.

Description: The epicenter for Vishnu Bhakti!! To me this temple is a magnet of Vishnu Bhakthi. Never in my life I have seen such a magnificent temple. One should visit this temple in their life. The details of this temple can be found across the internet. If you need any specific information, I am always happy to serve you.

Sri Subramanya Swamy , Vallakottai, Near Chennai

Temple: Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple

Location: Vallakottai, Between Chennai - Sri Perumbudur, Mudichur Road, Tamil Nadu

Direction: 35 Kms from Chennai, Mudichur Road towards SriPerumbudur.

Main Deities: Sri Subramanya Swamy, Valli , Deva Sena

Vinayaka Temple. Sakthi Temple also inside the Temple

History: This temple is built some 1000 years ago. The deity is a good 6 feet tall. The lord is known to be very powerful. Just outside the entrance of the Temple. You will find a huge Vinayaka, sitting very happily and blessing the devotees :) , The deity is also 6 Feet. Adjacent to this temple, you can also visit Perumal Temple as well.

P V Kalathur, Near Chengalpattu , TN

Temple: Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple

Location: P V Kalathur, Near Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu

Direction: 15 Kms from Chengalpattu, off NH45.

Main Deities: Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple (Santha Roopam / Peaceful )

History: This temple is built some 1000 years ago. When a Tsunami like Cyclone Hit Mahabalipuram Coast, There were 9 Vishnu Temples, of which 8 got washed away, one still remaining now known as "Sthalasayana Perumal Temple". Lord Vishnu has ordered "Garuda" to find a suitable place for his temple. Garuda has circled on this region and Sri maha Vishnu has settled in this place. It is known that Lord Vishnu will fulfill all your wishes. Though the deity is Narasimha Swamy , he is not in his Lion face. He is seen smiling and very peaceful.

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.