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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|Hindu temple in Chennai}}<br />
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|name = Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Egmore <br />
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|coordinates = {{coord|13.075505|N|80.254582|E|display=inline,title}}<br />
|country = [[India]]<br />
|state = [[Tamil Nadu]]<br />
|district = [[Chennai district]]<br />
|location = [[Egmore]]<br />
|elevation_m = 33 <br />
|festivals = Brahmotsav, Vaikunta Ekadasi, Pavithrotsav, Tamil New year day<br />
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|website = hrce.tn.gov.in<br />
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'''Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Egmore'''<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=Srinivasa+Perumal+Temple,+Egmore&tbm=bks |title=Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Egmore - Google Search}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Commission |first=India Hindu Religious Endowments |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3WfNAAAAMAAJ&q=srinivasa+perumal+temple,+egmore |title=Report, 1960-1962 |date=1962 |publisher=Government of India, Ministry of Law |language=en}}</ref> which is maintained under the control of [[Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arulmigu Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Egmore, Chennai - 600008, Chennai District [TM000051], Arulmigu Narayana perumal, Arulmigu Narayana perumal, Arulmigu Padmavathi Thayar |url=https://hrce.tn.gov.in/hrcehome/index_temple.php?tid=51 |access-date=2022-10-15 |website=hrce.tn.gov.in}}</ref> [[Government of Tamil Nadu]], is a [[Perumal temple]] situated in [[Egmore]] neighbourhood in [[Chennai district]] of [[Tamil Nadu]] in [[India]]. It was previously called as Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple and hence the name Lakshmi Narayana Perumal street, where the temple is located. This temple is 600 years old.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Much in common with Thirumala-Thirupati temples |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinions/2018/nov/15/much-in-common-with--thirumala-thirupati-temples-1898222.html |access-date=2022-10-16}}</ref> The presiding deity is Srinivasa Perumal. Goddess is Padmavathi. 'Vimanam' above the sanctum is said as 'Anantha Vimanam'. The temple tower is of 3 tiers. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam and Garudaazhwaar shrine are found facing the sanctum. The main deity is in the standing posture. Upper hand on the right side holds the Chakra, and on the left side, the sangu is held and on the lower hand at left side shows 'kati hasta' (rests on hip) and right side shows 'abhaya mudra'. Sages such as Visvamithra, Gowthama and Sthuthi worshipped this temple.{{citation needed|date=February 2023}}<br />
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== Location ==<br />
Located at an altitude of 33 m above the mean sea level, the geographical coordinates of this temple are: 13°04'31.8"N, 80°15'16.5"E (i.e. 13.075505°N, 80.254582°E).<br />
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== Commercial complex ==<br />
On Poonamallee High road, on the land of about 42,000 sq.ft., near [[Kilpauk Medical College metro station]],<ref>{{Cite news |author=Shanmughasundaram J.|date=12 Oct 2021 |title=Commercial buildings to come up on temple land in Tamil Nadu > Chennai News - Times of India |language=en |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/commercial-buildings-to-come-up-on-temple-land-in-tamil-nadu/articleshow/86955914.cms |access-date=2022-10-16}}</ref> where the land belonging to this temple, a commercial complex, would be constructed to ensure a steady income for the temple.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-08-04 |title=Colleges to come up on lands belonging to temples, says TN Minister |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/colleges-to-come-up-on-lands-belonging-to-temples-says-tn-minister/article35717859.ece |access-date=2022-10-16 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> At a cost of ₹50 crore, the commercial complex would be set up.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Tamil Nadu government to revive 'excess gold' scheme for increasing temples' revenues |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2021/sep/05/tamil-nadu-government-to-revive-excess-gold-schemefor-increasing-temples-revenues-2354476.html |access-date=2022-10-16}}</ref><br />
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