Aadikesava Perumal Chintadripet
Vaishnavite Temples, Chennai District
God
Adhikesavaperumal with sreedevi and bhoodevi facing east
Goddess
Aadhilakshmi facing east
Other Gods
Ramanujar, Hanuman, Chakrathalwar-Narasimhar, Alwars and Andal. The small idols of Ranganath and Tumbikkai Alwar (Ganesha) are found in one pillar.
Aadikesava Perumal Chintadripet is an east facing with a common temple tank in the east front with the adjoining Shiva temple.
Holy Water – No information
Holy Tree – No information
History
Aadikesava Perumal Chintadripet was built by an agent (dubash) working under the British East India Company in 1740s with the company’s support. Hence, these twin temples which are dedicated to Adipureeswarar (Shiva) and Adi Kesava (Vishnu) are called as Company shrines.
Legend
No information
Directions
Aadikesava Perumal Chintadripet is at the left after you cross the Coovum bridge into Chintadripet from Egmore side. Also visit the adjacent Shiva temple.
Food and stay
Chennai has several hotels and restaurants across all tiers.
