Built on the wishes of Sri Chandrasekara Saraswati Swamigal, the famous Ashtalakshmi temple is one of the important landmarks in Chennai. Established in 1976, this lovely temple has attracted innumerable devotees and tourists from all parts of the country and even abroad. If you are staying in any of the good hotels near Chennai airport, this wonderful temple can be reached within thirty minutes of drive.
History: It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi had surfaced from the ocean when it was swirled during the fight between Devas and Asuras who represent good and evil respectively. The goddess came to give wealth and prosperity to her devotees. Also, Vishnu who married this goddess in eight forms and hence this temple got the name Ashtalakshmi, where the term ‘Ashta’ refers to number eight.
Architecture: This temple takes pride in standing gracefully adorning the colourful Sanctorum. It was built in the shape of the sacred symbol Om and has been built in accordance with the Ashtanga Vimana style consisting of eight parts. Dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, and Vishnu at the second level this shrine has many forms of Lakshmi at different levels.
Four - level construction. The entire temple was constructed with four levels. One can also see Vishnu at every level in different postures. People who stay in budget hotels in Chennai can visit here as this place is well connected by all kinds of transport from all corners of the city.
Being a gateway to south India, Chennai has been blessed with many famous temples in Indian history. It can be said that a visit to Chennai is incomplete if one fails in visiting this magnificent temple in Chennai.
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