Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple

Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple is a Hindu shrine located on the northern bank of the Kaveri River in Tiruchirappalli. The complex features a main shrine housing a four-armed deity and additional spaces where worshippers participate in daily ceremonial practices.

The temple was established roughly 600 years ago during the reign of King Thirumalai Naicker, who founded it following a divine encounter with the deity. Since its founding, the site has remained an important religious center for the region.

The temple serves as a spiritual center where devotees gather to offer prayers and participate in daily worship rituals that structure the religious life of the community. Visitors witness how the sacred space brings people together for personal reflection and shared faith.

The temple gates open in the early morning and remain accessible at different times throughout the day, with a midday break and reopening in the late afternoon. Visitors should dress modestly and remove their shoes before entering, following customary practices at sacred sites.

Inside the complex stands a statue of Hanuman in an unusual angry posture, departing from the typical calm depictions of this figure. Additionally, the main shrine faces south, which is atypical for Vaishnavite temples and differs from the standard eastern orientation found in traditional designs.

Location: Tiruchirappalli district

Website: http://gunaseelamtemple.com

GPS coordinates: 10.90205,78.56778

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:43