Ramanatheeshwarar Temple in Chennai - Porur Navagraha temple in Chennai – Guru Parihara Kshetram. The Ramanatheeshwarar temple in Porur is associated with Shri Rama, who prayed to Lord Shiva to pardon him from the sin of, touching the Shiva Linga with his feet unknowingly. Porur was also known as Uttara Rameshwaram. Lord Rama was wandering in the forest in search of Sita when he came to the area now known as Porur, and was resting under a Nellikai ( Amla)(Phyllanthus Emlica or Indian Gooseberry) tree. He realized that there is a Shivalingam beneath his feet, under the ground and his feet had touched the head of the Shivalinga unknowingly. In order to atone from this sin (Guru Dosham) & to bring the Shivalinga out of the ground, Lord Rama prayed to the Shivalinga for 48 days, eating only one Nellikai every day as his food. Lord Shiva pleased with the devotion came out of the earth and gave his Vishwaroopa Darshan to Shri Rama. He also guided Shri Rama to the place where Sita was held captive by the Asura hordes of Ravana. As Shri Rama was guided by Lord Shiva, he worshipped Lord Shiva as his Guru & hence the place is also known as Guru Sthalam in the Navagraha Temple sequence in Chennai. As Rama had worshipped Lord Shiva, hence he is known as Ramanatheeswarar. Lord Shiva is worshipped as the Guru Bhagawan. There isn’t a separate shrine for Guru Bhagawan in this temple. The current concrete structural temple was built by Kulothunga Chola II during the later half of the 12th century. And hence the temple is more than 800 years old. The temple built by Kulothunga Chola had only the Garbhagriha, Amman Sannidhi and the open Nandi Peetham in the Praharam. The sanctum sanctorum ( Garbha Griha ) is apsidal or “D” shaped (Gajaprishta Garbhagriha) (also described as shaped like the back of a sleeping elephant), (Thoonganai Maadam ) like some of the Chola temples in and around Chennai. The Garbhagriha is placed on a raised platform of 2 feet. The Shivalinga is 6 Ft in height from the Avudayar to the head of the lingam and faces the east. Sandigeshwarar is seen in a peculiar position facing the South. The goddess is known as Sivagama Sundari and her shrine also faces south. This is probably the only Shiva temple were theertham and Sadari (Kridam) are offered to devotees, which is a very common practice in Vishnu temples. All other construction including the Mukha Mandapam, Rajagopuram, Vimana over the Garbhagriha,additional shrines to various gods and goddesses, including Vinayaka, Valli,Devayanai sametha Kumaran,Nataraja,Kalabhairava, Navagraha and Shaneeswara shrines have been built only in the last 10 to 15 years. The temple’s Rajagopuram is 5 tiered, which leads into a compound. On entering the compound you can see the Dhwaja Sthamba and Nandi. Navagraha Temples in Chennai Kundrathur There is a cluster of Navagraha temples in Chennai, erstwhile Thondai Nadu in and around Kundrathur. • Agatheeswarar Temple - Suryan – Kolapakkkam – 4.8 KM from Porur. • Somanaadheeswarar Temple - Chandran – Somangalam - 25 KM from Porur. • Vaidheeswaran Temple - Angaragan - Poovirundhavalli( Poondhamalli) – 7.4 KM from Porur • Sundareswarar Temple - Budhan – Kovur – 5.4 KM from Porur • Ramanaadheeswarar Temple - Guru – Porur – 1.1KM from Porur • Velleeswarar Temple - Sukran – Mangadu – 7.4 KM from Porur • Agatheeswarar Temple - Shaneeswaran - Pozhichalur • Neelakandeswarar Temple - Kethu – Gerugambakkam – 8.8 KM from Porur • Nageshwarar Temple - Rahu – Kundratthur - 9.3 KM from Porur. This was founded by Thiyagaraja Gurukkal and Bhuvaneshwari and their family published a small sized book of Navagraha sthala puranam in Chennai. Timing : 06.00 to 11.30 & 05.00 to 08.30.

Nestled in the historic part of Porur, it's a historic temple with a big Sivalingam. Apsidal temple plan with Sivalingam in Garbhagudi it has a very interesting Pranala(exit pipe for Abhishek water). The huge temple entrance gateway(gopuram) is built with a domical roof, very unique in South Indian Temple.

One of the old Shiva temple located near porur. Here specially for guru and saniswarar separately kept. Atmosphere is very calm and neat.

• Sree Ramanatheeswarar temple located nearby the porur signal. • Nearly 700years old temple. • Base Lord Shivan Temple. • Inside the temple we have lord Shivan, Kaala bhairavar, Murugan, Navagraha, separate sanishwaran, Natarajan, seperate Shivan and nandhi, Vinayagar. • Inside the temple we have Stage facilities for Barathanattiam performance on Shivarathiri day. • Parking facilities not available. • Only street parking available. • Outside the temple we have Pooja shops where we can buy coconut, Banana, flowers, sticks, camphor, Ghee dheepam and leave our footwear. • In Few shops payment accepts only cash. • Temple opens 9 am to 9 pm. • Tap water facilities are available. • No token needed for archanai. • Temple located next to murugan temple.

Excellent temple with good vibes. Here Aavudai and lingam are big

This siva temple is but unique. You will get vibuthi as well as theertham(and they will keep sadai in your head) as prasadham. This is because shivan helped ramar to find his way to Lanka. (Same as Rameshwaram) You can also visit couple of brass article shops nearby.

Temple is managed by government of Tamil Nadu and pooja are done as per the prescribed timings. The temple is managed clean and tidy. The concert stage and all main mandapam is kept well. The queue management needs more improvement and during the Covid time the precaution items are placed at the enterance.. Since this is inside the colony, the awareness is lesser fot the temple.

This temple is so beautiful, by watching the carvings done on the walls of the temple a person can make an estimate about the hard work that has been put into the making of this template. A must visit place if you are in Chennai.

Guru Sthalam in Chennai.. One of the oldest temple in the city. Well built.. you can feel positive vibe.. Congested area and its Difficult or we can say impossible to find a car parking near by so recommend to come via 2 wheeler/ hire cabs..

One of the calmest temple i have visited.This Temple is for one who wants to succeed in their educational and business carrier to great heights , The Guru Sthlam . The temple is managed perfectly by the taxes they collect for their land

A very good place for Guru Sthalam in Chennai. There are special poojas are conducted on Sundays for KalaBhairavar very grandly.

One of the oldest temple renovated with new look ! Sivaya nama ❤️

Powerful sivan temple. In most of the sivan temple, lingotbhavar will be present besides the karpa graha of sivan. But in this temple, Lord vishnu is there behind Lord siva. You can feel positivity whenever u visit this temple.. Om Nama Sivaya... 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Very nice temple. Ramanatheeswarar moolavar is big and beautiful. What you prey you get it. Those who are not able to go Tanjur can visit this temple as Gurusthalam. Must visit and get blessed

A small ancient temple, now neatly renovated with a newly constructed rajagopuram, which faces east. Very surprised to see such a big temple gopuram in such a congested place. Also cant view the temple gopuram from the Porur - kundrathur main road, even though the rajagopuram is so tall. One of the navagraha temples in the heart of chennai city. Temple for Guru, since Lord shiva was like a guru for Lord ram, when he came down searching for Sita. The moolavar viman typical of the chola architecture. A minor sad point is the way the sannadhi doors are placed, it is very difficult to get a good darshan from one side. looks like the doors are offcentred and they hinder the view of the lord from one side of the aisle. Definitely worth a visit.

Very Old purathana temple ! Excellent Deities with raja gopuram constructed very well.Might be my experience,couple of times i have been there In-side temple , regulars do a constant chat about language politics lobbying which i feel is disturbing peace and not right place or forum.

Such a wonderful temple. It's on of the lord Rama and Sita visit the place. It's historical moment.

It is very well maintained and vibrant place to visit, built in chola architecture and said to be built before centuries. And it is said as rameshwaram in chennai. So a must visit Shiva temple.

Very ancient temple which dates back to the ramayan period. You can browse the story of this sthalam. Government can do a bit more to improvise and maintain these ancient temples. A must visit place in Chennai. A highly powerful diety. Try to visit the 8 pm pooja. Car parking space is unavailable.

We visited the temple not expecting if it would be big or special. But when we entered inside, there was a positive feeling for us. The ambience was good and the temple was neatly maintained. The history of the temple is believed that - During Rama's search for Sita, Rama walked his way from Ayodhya down south. As he walked through this place and his leg hit something which he later found out to be Lord Shiva 's idol. To apologise for his mistake, he does penance and asks for forgiveness to Lord Shiva. The pleased Lord Shiva appeared and gave forgiveness. He also directed Lord Rama towards Sita in Ceylon ( Now Sri Lanka). He then turned into a 6 ft high Shivalinga. Thus this temple is called Ramanatheeshwarar temple and it is believed to be equivalent to Rameshwaram temple.

Sree Ramanatheeswarar temple with very beautiful temple in Porur Chennai and powerful god in place

Sri Ramanatheeswara Temple, located in pour,chennai renowned for its historical and cultural significance. Devotees praise its intricate architecture and the spiritual ambiance within. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is an essential pilgrimage site for Hindus. Visitors often appreciate the religious rituals, serene surroundings, and the unique pilgrimage experience it offers. For the latest reviews or specific details, I recommend checking recent online sources or travel platforms.

It's a 100 years old temple and installed by God. Must visit temple in Chennai. Morning 6 am and evening 8pm pooja has to attend. Swamy darshanam in that time will become life time memory

A Wonderful Hindu temple situated in porur, Chennai. If you can't go to rameshwaram,this temple is an alternative one you can visit here and get blessings from Ramanadhishwar. Pure divine calm ambience will give you some more happiness and peace for your mind and body.

Very old temple but neatly maintained and loaded with positivity...The main deity sits so majestically in the centre of temple and almost 6feet tall.. Lots of small deitys are there, all around the main deity's sanctum..The Navagrahas are seated with their wives which was something different from other temples.. if they had mentioned the names of deitys (especially Navagrahas wife)it would have been more informative.. History of the temple is clearly written on the walls and it was very interesting to read... A must visit temple for all..

It's beautiful, very peaceful and devotional. Even tye priests and staff are polite. I would say it's a must visit if you are Shiva devotee especially, the nataraj statue is beyond beautiful.

Must visit..a temple you will want to revisit...guru stalam..lots of history...beautiful looking Lord Siva Lord Nandhi and Lordess ...

Very Nice Temple with Big Lord Shiva and Shivagami amma idol, having an Ancient history. Still following the tradional way and closing the Temple with palli-arrai pooja everyday.

One of the oldest temples of must worship Magestic deity lord Shiva Seperate sannidhi for bhairavar and saneeshwar Need a lot of maintenance,they are working on it slowly Parking 4 wheeler is difficult 🙏

Peaceful temple in the heart of city. Maintenance is good but no car parking facility. Good to visit by two wheelers.

Also called uthra(North) Rameshwaram. Very devine ambiance and Guru parihara shetram. Thursdays and Astamis are most auspicious days to do Pooja for the Thakishinamoorthy and Bhairavar at this temple.

Very nice temple.. pls go and get his blessings

Sri Ramanatheeswaren temple is considered as Guru sthala among the Navagraha sthalas in and around Chennai. Lord Siva guided Shri Rama in his search for Sita. Hence the name Ramanatheeswaren. One can see the Sthala puram in the temple. Visitng the temple during Pradhosha time is consider auspicious here. One can have darshan of Lord Ramanadeswara in 5ft Linga form in all its glory. Meditating near Amla tree in the temple is recommended for spiritual aspirants.

Godly. Good vibes. Very holy feeling place.

Very devotional and calm temple. Must visit temple for all siva devotees

Divine place !!! It's situated in the busy place. But inside temple you'll feel pleasant and blessed.. Every one will feel a change in ur life when u visit here.. Best time to attend: Sunday's 4.30pm (Kaala bhairavar poojai)..