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| name = Anjaneya Temple, Alamelumangapuram | |||
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| country = [[India]] | |||
| state = [[Tamil Nadu]] | |||
| district = [[Chennai]] | |||
| location = [[Chennai]] | |||
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| deity = [[Hanuman]] | |||
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| year_completed = 1986 | |||
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The '''Anjaneya Temple''' at [[Tiruchanur|Alamelumangapuram]], a part of [[Mylapore]] in [[Chennai]], [[India]] was constructed at the directions of [[Jayendra Saraswathi]], the [[Shankaracharya]] of [[Kanchi matha]]. | The '''Anjaneya Temple''' at [[Tiruchanur|Alamelumangapuram]], a part of [[Mylapore]] in [[Chennai]], [[India]] was constructed at the directions of [[Jayendra Saraswathi]], the [[Shankaracharya]] of [[Kanchi matha]]. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The idol was installed on 31 March 1985 and consecrated on 26 June 1986.{{citation needed|date=December 2016}} | The idol was installed on 31 March 1985 and consecrated on 26 June 1986.{{citation needed|date=December 2016}} | ||
== Architecture == | == Architecture == | ||
The temple has the tallest statue of [[Hanuman]] in [[Chennai]] – about 14 foot high. The idol was made and installed at the request of [[Jayendra Saraswathi]]. At present, there are shrines for [[Hayagriva]], Garudar, [[Ganapathy]], a small shrine for two seated and one standing Anjaneya idols, a shrine for Kothandaramar with Sita and Lakshmana. | |||
The temple | The temple is known for its ''koti archana'' wherein one crore names of Hanuman are being recited over a period of two years. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
* {{cite book|title=Temples of South India|author=Ambujam Anantharaman|publisher=East West books|year=2006|id= | * {{cite book|title=Temples of South India|author=Ambujam Anantharaman|publisher=East West books|year=2006|id=|pages=12–13|isbn=8188661422}} | ||
{{Chennai topics}} | {{Chennai topics}} | ||
{{Hindu temples in Tamil Nadu}} | |||
{{Places of worship in Chennai}} | {{Places of worship in Chennai}} | ||
[[Category:Hindu temples in Chennai]] | [[Category:Hindu temples in Chennai]] | ||
[[Category:Hanuman temples]] | [[Category:Hanuman temples]] | ||
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| Anjaneya Temple, Alamelumangapuram | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Chennai |
| Deity | Hanuman |
| Location | |
| Location | Chennai |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
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| Architecture | |
| Completed | 1986 |
The Anjaneya Temple at Alamelumangapuram, a part of Mylapore in Chennai, India was constructed at the directions of Jayendra Saraswathi, the Shankaracharya of Kanchi matha.
History[edit | edit source]
The idol was installed on 31 March 1985 and consecrated on 26 June 1986.[citation needed]
Architecture[edit | edit source]
The temple has the tallest statue of Hanuman in Chennai – about 14 foot high. The idol was made and installed at the request of Jayendra Saraswathi. At present, there are shrines for Hayagriva, Garudar, Ganapathy, a small shrine for two seated and one standing Anjaneya idols, a shrine for Kothandaramar with Sita and Lakshmana.
The temple is known for its koti archana wherein one crore names of Hanuman are being recited over a period of two years.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- Ambujam Anantharaman (2006). Temples of South India. East West books. pp. 12–13. ISBN 8188661422.
