Sri Rajagopalaswamy Temple -Manimangalam

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Sri-Rajagopalaswamy-Temple is a Lord Vishnu temple in Manimangalam-town near Chennai in Kanchipuram District.

It is an ancient temple of Chola period covering over 2 acres of land amidst a village setting, which is disappearing fast due to urbanization.

Popularity Rating

★★★★★

Parking Difficulty : Easy

Walking Needed : Less than 100 meters inside the temple

Time Needed : 20-30 minutes

Open Timings : 5.00 AM to 12:00 Noon and from 4.00 PM to 8.00 PM

Still Photography : Not Allowed inside the Inner Sanctum

Video Photography : Not Allowed inside the Inner Sanctum

Moolavar : Thirumeninaathar / Sornamalai

Sthala Vruksham : Arasu /Punnai

Theertham : Bhagaveri River (Gundaaru)

Traditional Name: Thiruchuzhi

Padal : Sundarar

Tropical Climate for most part of the year. Wear Cotton (March-November)

Wear Traditional Dress. Cover yourself decently

Avoid Shoes

Nearest Railway Station : Kodai Road Railway Station

Nearest Airport : Madurai Airport

Nearest National Highway : NH32

Nearest Landmark : Kodai Market

According to legends, the Rajagopala swamy is showing the pose of Lord Krishna in Mahabaratha war, depicting Conch in his right hand.

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