Sri Krishna Mannady

Vaishnavite Temples, Chennai District

God

Venugopala Krishna, facing east

Goddess

Lakshmi, facing east

Other Gods

Aandal, Srinivasa Perumal, Rama, Chakrathazhwar with Narasimha, Thumbikkai Azhwar, Nagarajar

Sri Krishna Mannady temple is a large and beautiful temple that displays the richness of the business people living here as do many temples in the area. The temple is east facing and entrance is through a 5 tiered Raja Gopuram. The insides are spacious and surprisingly clean and peaceful for such a crowded place.

Holy water (Theertham) – No information

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information

History

Some aspects of Sri Krishna Mannady temple indicate its antiquity, but no historic information is available as of now.

Legend

No information

Directions

Sri Krishna Mannady is Coral Merchant Street and can be reached from the High Court side or through Krishna Kovil Street opposite the Harbor after the Custom House and BSNL building.

Stay and Food

Chennai has hotels and restaurants across all tiers. Parry’s Corner and surrounding areas have good new restaurants including a few old ones like Shankar Cafe. There are several small eateries in the narrow lanes doling out delectable snacks throughout the day, but care has to be taken in selecting the shops.

Vaishnavite Temples