Sri Bakthavatsala Perumal temple is a Hindu temple, located at Thiruninravur near Chennai, India. It is one of the 108 Srivaishnavite divyadesams. The temple is built during the Pallava era, and is estimated to be 1500 years old.

The Temple Architecture

The temple has a 5 stage gopuram at the entrance. The Moolavar (presiding deity) of the temple is Lord Bakthavasala. The Moolavar is at a standing position facing east. The height of the Moolavar is around 10 feet.

The Utsavar the (procession deity) is called Patharaavi is made of panchaloka and is accompanied by two consorts as in most Srivaishnavite temples. There is a separate sannidhi for Ennai Petra Thayar also called Sudhavalli, the consort of Lord Bakthavasala. The temple also has separate sannidhis for Andal, Chakkarathazhwar, the Alwars and Sri Ramanuja.

Festival

The temple follows the Pancharatra Agama and belongs to the Thenkalai sect. The annual brahmotsavam (temple festival) is celebrated in the tamil month of panguni.
 

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