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| district = [[Chennai]]
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| deity = Lord [[Venkateswara]]
| year_completed = 15th Century
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'''Sri Prasanna Venkata Narasimha [[Perumal]]''' is a [[Hindu]] temple in [[Saidapet]], [[Chennai]], in the Indian state of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is dedicated to [[Venkateswara]], an [[Dashavatara|incarnation]] of the Hindu deity [[Vishnu]]. It was constructed during the 15th century, but, according to historical records and inscriptions found within the temple, may consist of elements dating back more than 1000 years. The temple was constructed during the era when the South India was under the rule of the [[Vijayanagara Empire]].

The temple is also known as "Prasanna Venkata Narshimar" due to the visit of Theliyasingher who is kovthugar{{clarify|date=June 2010}} of the temple.

Hindu Mythology states that Sri Prasanna Venkata Narasimha is [[Incarnation|incarnated]] with his divine consorts [[Lakshmi|Sridevi]] and [[Bhudevi]], facing east, in the Garbha Graha (''[[sanctum sanctorum]]'') of the temple.

==Important features==

===Deities===
* The greatest of [[Sri Rama]]'s devotees, [[Anjaneya]] is incarnated opposite to Sri Ramar Sannidhi and called Baktha Anjaneyar.
* Senai Mudhalaazhwar ([[Vishwaksena]]r) The divine commander of the forces of Sri [[Mahavishnu]].
* [[Nammalvar|Nammaazhwar]] and [[Thirumangai]] [[Azhwar]] incarnated in a Sannidhi adjacent to Sri Ramar.
* Sri Ramanujar, Sri Pillai Lokachariyar and Sri Manavaala Maamunigal.
* Also installed nearby is the king of Serpents, Aadhi Sesha, who removes the "Sarpa Dosham" of devotees.
* Sri Alarmelmangai Thaayar Sannidhi, situated on southern side; the installed idol is supposedly obtained from a "Paambu Puttru" as
a Swayambhu Moorthy.
* Sri [[Andal]] Sannidhi situated on the northern side of Perumal Sannidhi, facing east
* [[Pushkarani]] (Holy Tank) situated near the temple premises
* Unjal [[Mandapa]]m, where Unjal seva of the temple is performed during Brahmohsavam

===Vahanas===
[[Vahana]]s in the temple include:<ref group=VahanaNotes>All these vahana’s are 300 years old.</ref>
* SuryaPrabhai / ChandraPrabhai
* Hamsam Vahanam<ref group=VahanaNotes name=VahanaEye>For these particular vahanas, the eyes are made of Belgium stone to replicate
the exorbitant glory and liveliness.</ref>
* Karpagavriksham
* Garuda Vahanam<ref group=VahanaNotes name=VahanaEye/>
* Hanumantha Vahanam
* Sesha Vahanam
* Simma Vahanam<ref group=VahanaNotes name=VahanaEye/>
* Pallakku
* Yaali Vahanam<ref group=VahanaNotes name=VahanaEye/>
* Gaja Vahanam
* Thirutther
* Mangala Giri
* Kudhirai Vahanam
* PunniyaKodi Vimanam

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===Utsavams (festivals)===
* Maasi Magam - celebrated in [[Tamil calendar#Months|Maasi]]
* Thotta Utsavam: Maasi
* Panguni Uththiram: [[Tamil calendar#Months|Panguni]]
* [[Rama Navami|Sri Rama Navami]]: [[Tamil calendar#Months|Panguni]]
* Brahmotsavam: [[Tamil calendar#Months|Cittirai]]
* Vasanthotsvam: [[Tamil calendar#Months|Vaikāci]]
* Thiruadippooram: [[Tamil calendar#Months|Aadi]]
* Pavithrothsavam: [[Tamil calendar#Months|Aippasi]]
* Pagal Pathu and Era Pathu: [[Tamil calendar#Months|Mārkaḻi]]
* Azhwar and Acharyar's Thirunakshattrams

===Other observances===
On all Fridays, the statue of Sri Alarmelmangai Thaayar is taken for a procession inside the temple premises.

Also Sri Prasanna Venkata Narasimha Perumal and the Alwars and Acharyas are taken in a procession inside the temple on the Thirunakshattras which are special and specific to them.

Once a year, Sri Paarthasaarathy Perumal from Triplicane visits this temple in the month of February, during the Thotta Utsavam festival.

Also Mylapore Sri Aadhi Kesava Perumal visits this temple. During this visit a special Thirumanjam is performed for him.

==References==
{{Portal|India|Hinduism}}
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{{Chennai Topics}}
{{Places of worship in Chennai}}

[[Category:Hindu temples in Chennai]]

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