Chennakesava Perumal Vellakuttai

Vaishnavite Temples, Vellore District

God

Chennakesava Perumal, facing east with consorts

Goddess

Mahalakshmi, facing east

Other Deities

Garudan, Aandal, Nammazhwar, Ramanujar, Manavala Mamunigal, Chakrathazhwar

Chennakesava Perumal Vellakuttai is a small east facing temple which is entered from the northern side through a entrance arch and gate. The small single prakaram houses all the deities and shrines. There is a small Vinayaka temple to the east of Chennakesava Perumal Vellakuttai. The temple is nicely located near coconut groves.

Holy Water (Theertham) – No information

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information

History

Chennakesava Perumal Vellakuttai is an ancient temple said to be about 800 years by the priest, but the historical information is unavailable as of now.

Legend

No information

Directions

Chennakesava Perumal Vellakuttai is about 11 Kilometers south east of Vaniyambadi off the road going to Alangayam. At about 6 kilometers take the left going to Vellakuttai. Do not go up to the village, but take a left before and reach Chennakesava Perumal Vellakuttai.

Stay and Food

None locally except tea shops. Closest is Vaniyambadi, Ambur or Vellore.

Vaishnavite Temples

Chennakesava Perumal, Vellakuttai