Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple, in Thirunindravur in Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to Bhaktavatsala Perumal, a form of Vishnu about 10 feet tall facing east, with consort Sudhavalli, also called Ennai Petra Thayar. It is also known as Thiruninravur Perumal Temple, Bakthavatsala Perumal Temple.
One of the 108 Divya Desams, the Vishnu temples glorified in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham composed by the Alvar poet-saints, and praised in verses by Thirumangai Alvar. Temple legend holds that the god Varuna worshipped Vishnu at this site, and the temple tank is known as Varuna Pushkarni Constructed during the Pallava period, with inscriptional evidence from the 9th century CE reign of Nripatungavarman, and subsequently expanded under the Chola and Vijayanagara dynasties
Tamil Nadu carries a distinct temple identity of its own: Land of towering gopurams and living Dravidian temple traditions, from the Chola masterpieces to the great Pancha Bhoota Sthalas.
Darshan hours and daily worship
| Session | Timing (as published) |
|---|---|
| Morning | 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Ushatkalam, Kalasanthi and Uchikalam rituals) |
| Evening | 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (Sayarakshai, Irandamkalam and Ardhajamam rituals) |
Six daily poojas are performed. Visiting hours can vary, verify locally before visiting
Poojas and daily rituals
Ushatkalam (7 AM), Kalasanthi (8 AM), Uchikalam (12 PM), Sayarakshai (6 PM), Irandamkalam (7 PM), Ardhajamam (8:30 PM)
Festivals and special-day timings
Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.
| Festival | Period | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Chitra Pournami | Chithirai (March-April) | Major annual festival observed at the temple |
| Krishna Janmashtami | Avani (August-September) | Celebrates the birth of Krishna |
History and architecture
Architecture
Dravidian style temple with a five-tiered rajagopuram, granite enclosure walls, and two temple tanks. The processional (utsavar) deity, known as Patharaavi, is cast in panchaloha
History
Constructed during the Pallava period, with inscriptional evidence from the 9th century CE reign of Nripatungavarman, and subsequently expanded under the Chola and Vijayanagara dynasties
Planning your visit
How to reach
The temple is at 3 South Mada Street, Thirunindravur 602024, Tiruvallur district, about 2 km from Thirunindravur railway station on the Chennai Beach/Chennai Central to Tiruvallur/Arakkonam suburban line. MTC bus routes 54A (from Poonamallee) and 71E (from Parry's Corner) serve the temple, and autos are available from the station
Where this information comes from
Confidence: Medium. Entry fee, dress code and best time to visit could not be verified; some details such as distances and bus routes come from travel blogs rather than an official temple source