Twin temples of Tirumazhisai

Thirumazhisai is about 4 kms from Poondhamallee (Chennai) on the Tiruvallur High Road. It is just one KM away form Chennai-Bangalore High way. Sri Jagannatha Perumal Temple and Sri Vettrirundha Perumal Temple are two famous temples here. These temples are very anchient (more than 1000 years old) .
Sri Jagannatha Perumal Temple
This temple is Avarathastalam of Thirumazhisai Azhwar. The main deity in this temple is Sri Jagannatha Perumal in the sitting posture. A separate sannadhi is there for Thirumazhisai Azhwar. This temple is one of the three Jagannatha Kshetrams and is referred to as Madhya Jagannatha Kshetram. Puri is the Uthara Jagannatha Kshetram and Thirupullani is the Dakshina Jagannatha Kshetram.
Sri Veethirundha Perumal Temple
Anjaneyar carrying the Sanjeevi malai at the entrance is an inviting appearance to this temple.
In this temple Lord Vishnu is in sitting posture with his consorts on either side. The speciality of this temple is the Lord grants darshan with Ashtalakshmis. Four Lakshmis on the crown on all four sides, two Lakshmis i.e Sridevi And Bhudevi on either side. Don’t miss to have darshan of Ashtalakshmis.
Here Vinaya Anjaneya Swamy facing the north is a varaprasadi . It is believed that HE who fulfills the wishes of devotees and devoted worship of Him has reduced various kinds of sufferings of many people.
There is also a belief that without any doubt the prayers for visa are fulfilled in this temple.

Veetrirunda Perumal Temple in Nemili

Nemili is a small village situated 11 km from Thiruthani on the road to Nagalapuram. Here the

Lord is in sitting posture with Sridevi and Boodevi on either side. The Lord has "Prayoga Chakra" in His right upper hand, while the lower hand is in "Abhaya Hastha" pose. He wears big "Thirumann" on His forehead like the Lord in Tirumala.
The Utsavar is Vaikundavasar. Other idols seen are Venugopalar, Chakrathazwar and Kalinga Nardhana krishnar.
The speciality of this temple is Kalinganardhana idol. The Lord dances on the serpent's head and hold his tail by his left hand. In Rohini star of every tamil month, a Special "Thirumanjanam" and "Aradhana" are offered to this idol.
It is also a Rahu, Kethu parihara stalam. The temple was said to have been built in the ninth century by Aparajithan, the last of the Pallava rulers. The temple is also just three Km from Nallattur which is famours for its Jayaveera Mangala Anjaneyar temple.

Poondhamallee Varadharaja Perumal temple

Poondhamallee (in Chennai) is the birth place of Sri Thirukkachi Nambigal. a devotee of Varadharaja perumal of Kancheepuram. He used to travel daily from poondhamallee to Kancheepuram for Pushpa and Aalavatta Kainkaryam. At his old age, when he fell ill and could not go to temple, the Varadharaja perumal himself came down to his place to enable him to perform his duties. He had the power to speak with Varadharaja perumal.
There is a legend that the goddess Mahalakshmi rose from jasmine flowers and gave darshan to Sri Thirukachi nambigal. Sri Varadharaja perumal, Sri Venkatesa perumal and Sri Ranganatha perumal gave darshan to Sri Thirukachi nambigal at one place here.
The temple is around 1000 years old. There is a strong belief that sun god and Mars worshipped the Lord of this temple.
A festival for Thirukachi Nambigal is celebrated every year in the month of feb –march (that is tamil month of Masi) in a grand manner.
The main dieties are Sri Varadharaja perumal, Sri Venkateswara perumal and Sri Ranganatha perumal, Sthala Thayar is Pushpavalli Thayar. A seperate sannaidhi is also there for Sri Thirukachi nambigal. The temple is very near to poondhamallee bus stand.

Pudhupakkam - Sri Veera Anjaneyar temple

ஸ்ரீ ராம ஜெயம்

அஸாத்ய ஸாதக ஸ்வாமின் அஸாத்யம் தவ கிம்வத
ராம தூத க்ருபாஸிந்தோ மத் கார்யம் ஸாதயப்ரபோ

Every one knows that Anjaneyar is very powerful. Here, a few lines about the Veera Anjaneyar temple of Pudhupakkam.
Pudhupakkam is a small village located near kelambakkam (on the way - in Vandalur - Kelambakkam. Road) . The temple is located on the top of a small hill. There are also steps to climb up the hill.
According to legend, it is said that Sri Anjaneyar while carrying the Sanjeevini Hill, stopped in this place for a while to perform Surya Namaskaram. Hence, It is believed that Sri Veera Anjaneyar in this temple is very powerful.

I wish everyone to have darshan and blessings of Sri Veera Anjaneyar of this temple.

Nithyakalyana Venkatesa Perumal, Thiruverkadu

Thiruverkadu is the well known place amoung us for its Sri Karumariamman Temple. Recently I came to know about the Kubera Lakshmi Samedha Nityakalyana perumal temple of Thiruverkadu. I wish everyone to visit this temple and get the blessings of Lord Balaji. The temple is situated very near to Thiruverkadu bus terminus. The Venkatesa perumal in this temple is in “Kalyana Thirukolam”. The other deities in this temple are Lakshmi Varaha perumal, Garudar, Anjaneyar. The temple timings : 6.30 to 10.30 A..M and 5.00 Pm to 9.00 Pm.. For more details click here

Lakshmi Kuberar Temple

Lakshmi Kuberar Temple and Arai Kaasu Amman Temple - Ratnamangalam near Vandalore , Chennai.
The name Kubera,is known to everybody because according to Hindu mythology, Lord Venkateswara borrowed money from Kubera and is still paying only the interest.
Sri Lakshmi Kuberar Temple is located at Rathnamangalam, a village near Vandalur in Chennai In this temple, Lakshmi Kubera is the main deity. The idol of Lord Kubera is seen with his family. Goddess Lakshmi is the bestower of wealth and Kubera is the custodian of such wealth. Performing pooja to Lord Kubera is believed to enrich one's life. To have a wealthy and comfortable life, one has to perform Sri Lakshmi Kubera Pooja. . Poojas performed on Full Moon Day and half-moon days in November are supposed to bring the best results.
Very near to this temple, is 'Arai Kaasu Amman temple' 'Arai Kaasu Amman' is very very famous in relocating the lost or missed items or to remember where we have kept the things. There is a belief that She finds it for us and we just have treat her with some 'jaggery'. It has been true in most of my cases.
Sri Lakshmi Kuberar Temple is easily accessible from Tambaram (bus route No 55C) and is off the Vandalur-Kelambakkam Main Road. More information is available in the temple website. The temple Website: http://www.srilakshmikuberartemple.org/

Pancha Narasimha Kshetrams

Twelve Divya desam of 108 Divya Desam are in and around Thirunangur which is about 20 kms from Sirkazhi. Among the twelve, Thiruvaali and Thirunagari make up one Divya Desam. There are five Narasimha temples ( which are called pancha Narasimha Kshetrams) in and around Thiruvaali and Thirunagari. They are
Kuraiyalur -Ugira Narasimha,
Mangai Madam - Veera Narasimha,
Thirunagari - Yoga Narasimha, Hiranya Narasimha and
Thiruvaali - Lakshmi Narasimha