Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple, Tallakulam, Hindu temple in Tallakulam, Madurai, India.
Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple in Tallakulam is a Hindu temple with a main shrine dedicated to Lord Venkatachalapathy as its primary deity. The grounds also contain shrines and statues honoring Poodevi, Sridevi, and Anjaneya, arranged throughout the temple premises.
This shrine was founded roughly 600 years ago by King Mannar Thirumalai Naicker during an important period of regional temple construction. Today it is administered under the management of the Kallalagar temple.
The temple holds significance for worshippers who gather throughout the year to celebrate major festivals like the Tamil New Year and Purattasi Brahmotsavam. These seasonal celebrations shape the spiritual rhythm of the local community and draw visitors from surrounding areas.
The temple opens daily with extended hours from early morning until late evening and welcomes visitors without charge. Those coming should be prepared for the typical pace of temple visits and observe local customs when moving through the spaces.
This shrine faces south rather than the traditional east orientation found in most Vaishnavite temples, making it architecturally distinctive. It also contains a bell structure within the grounds that serves to synchronize the prayers and activities of worshippers.
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