The Hindu’s book on Parthasarathy Perumal Temple released-OxBig News Network

Nirmala Lakshman, Chairperson, The Hindu Group, releasing the book Thiruvallikeni – Divine Abode of Lord Parthasarathy in Chennai on Thursday.
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As part of The Hindu Group’s Shrine Series, a book on Sri Parthasarathy Perumal Temple in Triplicane was released here by Nirmala Lakshman, Chairperson, The Hindu Group Publishing Private Limited. The book, titled Thiruvallikeni – Divine Abode of Lord Parthasarathy, has well-researched articles on the history of the temple, the puranic accounts, and has stunning visuals captured over the years by The Hindu’s photographers.  

The temple is unique in many ways — it has five deities, all of whom have been praised in the Nalayira Divya Prabandham. Sri Balarama is enshrined along with Lord Krishna, which again is a unique feature of this temple, which has two Brahmotsavams, one for Lord Parthasarathy — the presiding deity — and one for Lord Yoga Narasimhar.  

The book has articles on the five deities, the Brahmotsavams, the prasadams, unique aspects of Balarama worship, an illustrious family which was associated with V.O. Chidambaram Pillai’s Swadesi Steam Navigation Company, the Bhattars of the temple and much more to read and savour. Articles on a tussle between the trustees of the temple and the municipality sometime in the early 1900s; how the area takes its name Thiruvallikeni from the temple tank; the Vivekananda connect, the pasurams and kritis on Parthasarathy are included in the book.

Sridhar Aranala, Vice-President (Sales and Distribution) of The Hindu Group, said, “On this auspicious occasion of Vaikunta Ekadasi, the release of Thiruvallikeni – Divine Abode of Lord Parthasarathy is a valuable addition to The Hindu Group’s Shrine Series. This book, with its rich blend of historical research, puranic accounts, and stunning visuals, exemplifies The Hindu Group’s commitment to presenting authentic versions of our shrines.”  

The cover price of the book is ₹399 and a special offer of ₹300 is available till January 20, 2025 on account of Vaikunta Ekadasi, Pongal and Makara Sankranti festivals. The book can be bought through The Hindu Group’s online bookstore https://publications.thehindugroup.com/bookstore