A temple is a place to find peace. They also help attract a lot of positivity and good vibes. While there are a lot of religious beliefs behind going to a temple, there are scientific reasons for it as well. There are thousands of temples across India and being in the southern region; which is the hub to heritage and culture, we have countless of them – you turn to a street, you will find a temple. We also have temples that were built thousands of years ago.
Visiting temples is a practice in many Indian Hindu households. However, many people are unaware of the reasons behind it.
Let’s see some of the benefits of going to a temple:
- The god’s idol is placed at a place where the earth’s magnetic forces are highest. This lets out a lot of positive energy.
- The bells in the temples have a reason as well when a bell is rung, it activates the right and left parts of the brain. The sound emitted leaves an echo for at least a few seconds. This stimulates the seven chakras of the body.
- The flooring in the temples is made of granite which is an excellent medium tool for acupressure. When our barefoot touches it, it activates all the nerves that generate blood circulation.
- The essence of flowers and camphor along with incense sticks give out a mild fragrance that activates your mind.
- Applying kumkum or vibhuthi on the forehead puts a pressure on the Adnya-chakra that stimulates concentration and good blood-flow.
There are various other reasons why one should visit temples frequently. We already know that there are close to a few thousands of temples all over the country.
Let’s dive in to identify the temples in our place – Porur
Here’s a list of temples that you can find in Porur:
- Shivan Temple
- Murugan Temple
- Raamanatheshwarar Temple
- Sethu Khetram
- Kamakshi Temple
- Jain Temple
Here’s what you need to know about all these temples:
#1. Shivan Temple
This temple is called Sri Adi Kubera Jalakandeswarar temple initially. However, the locals call it the Porur Shivan temple. The temple is located right next to the Porur lake and has a good view. This temple is particularly crowded on pradosham and is believed to have a very sacred significance.
- Temple Timings – 06:00 AM to 11:30 AM / 05:00 PM to 08:30 PM
- Address – Mount Poonamalle High Rd, Porur Lake, Jaya Nagar, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600116
#2. Murugan Temple
This Murugan temple is also called Baala Murugan Temple and is located in the Easwaran Koil Street of Porur. The idol worshipped here is Lord Murugan. It is Porur’s biggest standalone temple. It is very auspicious to visit this temple on Sashti and Karthigai.
- Temple Timings – 07:00 AM to 12:00 PM / 04:30 PM to 08:00 PM
- Address – Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600125
#3. Ramanatheswarar Temple
The idol worshipped in this temple is Shivan who is believed to be taken his form as Ramanatheshwarar with his consort Sivakama Sundari. The temple is so sacred that it is also considered as Uttara Rameshwaram. This means those who desire to worship the lord in Rameshwaram but is unable to travel can seek his blessings from here. This temple is believed to be built during the period of Cholas. The sthala puranam states that Lord Rama worshipped the Shiva idol here while on his way to search Lady Sita who was captured by Lankapathi Ravan.
- Temple Timings – 06:00 AM – 11:30 AM / 05:00 PM to 08:30 PM
- Address – 19, Eswaran Koil St, RE Nagar, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600116
#4. Sethu Kshetram
This temple was constructed in the year 1964. It is said that Shri Shankaracharya of Shringeri has laid the foundation for the temple construction. The WS industries built it. The main deity here is Lord Ganesh. However, there are also smaller sanctum sanctorum for Lord Ayyappa, Lord Shiva, Lord Rama and Lord Hanuman. There are also shrines for Shiridi Baba and SatyaSai Baba.
- Temple Timings – 06:00 AM to 08:30 PM
- Address – Mount Poonamalle High Rd, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600116
#5. Kamatchi Amman Temple
Goddess Kamakshi is the form of Lalitha Maha Thripurasundari. She is considered to be the goddess who is equal in stature to Lord Shiva. Kamakshi Amman is worshipped widely across the state and is a primary deity in goddesses. The Kamatchi Amman temple in Porur is located in Lakshmi Nagar. Devotees believe that the temple is very auspicious and will help you get out of any agony.
- Temple Timings – 08:00 AM
- Address – Lakshmi Nagar, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600116
#6. Jain Temple
Sri Muniswarat Swami Swetamber Jain Temple is situated in Porur, Karambakkam. This temple has quiet surroundings.
- Temple Timings – 06:30 AM to 01:00 PM / 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM
- Address – 166, Jain koil St, Karambakkam, Samayapuram Nagar, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600116
South India is rich in heritage and beautiful temples. We can almost say that some of the temples are our pride – this is because it shows the architectural intelligence our ancestors had. Take, for example, the Chidambaram temple or the Tanjore Temple – these were built when there was zero technology. Sometimes it makes us wonder if a man could create such masterpieces.
When you visit a temple, make sure you sit there for some time. Temples are constructed such that it captures positivity. When you sit down to meditate, you are likely to take in those vibes that will help you clear your mind and find mental peace. Also, most temples are surrounded by a lot of trees that generate vast amounts of oxygen, thus purifying the air in that area. A temple is more than just a building. There are practical reasons for visiting them. It’s not always that things are to do with religion or blind faith.
As humans, we lack obedience and order. To instigate some good and effective practices, people since time immemorial, have used a supreme power as a yardstick to channel our actions and behaviour. This is how people ended up creating blind faith and beliefs. Honestly speaking, there’s always a reason for why things happen, and it only takes deeper reasoning and understanding to it. So, the next time you visit a temple, sit down and analyze the scientific notes than brushing off the beliefs put around it.
What’s your favorite temple in Porur? Do let us know in the comments section below.
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