Sri Parthasarathy Temple

Built by the Pallavas in the 8th century, Sri Parthasarathy is one of the oldest temples in Chennai, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The structure that we see at present is the result of renovations and upgrades made by the kings of the Vijayanagar Empire in the 16th century. The main highlights of the temple are five icons depicting the forms of Lord Vishnu – Rama, Krishna, Narasimha, Ranganatha, and Gajendra. With elaborate carvings on the towers and pillars, the temple is amongst the 108 sacred centers of Sri Vaishavites and is swarmed by devotees throughout the year.