The Presiding Deity of this Temple is Soumya Damodara Perumal and He is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He Blesses His Devotees along with His Consort Amirthavalli Thaayar. This Temple is believed to have been built in the Tenth Century by the Pallava Kings since Fish Symbols can be found on the roofs of this Temple, but anyhow there are no official records about its origin. This Temple is located near Villiwakkam Bus Terminus and very close to Agasteeswarar Temple. This Presiding Deity has a Scar on His stomach and it is believed that it was due to a rope tied by Yasodha. Since Asuras were killed here this area was referred as Konnur. Hence the name Konnur High Road, which is still used in this part of Chennai. This Temple is also called as Samhara Puri Kshetram since the Asuras downfall began here. There are Sub Shrines for Lords Rama, Krishna, Anjaneya and Saints like Andal and Azhwars. There is a Madapalli or Temple Kitchen in this Temple. This Temple is located on the busy streets of Villivakkam. Vaikasi Bramothsavam, Chithirai Thiruvonam, Aani Thiruvonam and Krishna Jayanthi is celebrated in a grand manner in this Temple.
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Temple Timing: 6 AM to 11:30 AM and 5 PM to 8:30 PM
Distance from Ayanavaram to Villivakkam is 4 Kms
Distance from Madhavaram to Villivakkam is 8 Kms
Distance from Perambur to Villivakkam is 6 Kms
Distance from Padi to Villivakkam is 3 Kms
Distance from Anna Nagar to Villivakkam is 5 Kms
Distance from Ambattur to Villivakkam is 8 Kms
Distance from Avadi to Villivakkam is 17 Kms
Distance from Tiruvallur to Villivakkam is 42 Kms
Distance from Kancheepuram to Villivakkam is 72 Kms
Distance from Sriperumbudur to Villivakkam is 37 Kms
Distance from Kaveripakkam to Villivakkam is 95 Kms
Distance from Arcot to Villivakkam is 112 Kms
Distance from Pallikonda to Villivakkam is 154 Kms
Distance from Singaperumal Koil to Villivakkam is 51 Kms
Distance from Thirumalai Vaiyavoor to Villivakkam is 75 Kms
Distance from Uthiramerur to Villivakkam is 87 Kms
Distance from Maduranthakam to Villivakkam is 83 Kms
Distance from Thennangur to Villivakkam is 110 Kms
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