Chennai City, popularly known as the 'Madras', is surrounded by lots of Hindu Temples. Famous Divyadesams - Thiruvallikeni is one of the oldest Temples of Chennai. Pei Alwar, one among the 12 Alwars was born in Mylapore, Chennai.
Sri Rama and Sita Piratti are found on the Head of Sri Yoga Anjaneyar. Sri Yoga Anjaneyar is found along with four hands (Chaturbujam) holding Sangu, Chakram, Jaba Mala and with Jaba Muthra in sitting posture (Yoga Pose). He is about 3 feet height sitting on the top of well and facing His ThiruMugam towards North direction. The Utsava Murthy is Sri Bhaktha Anjaneyar.
The Moolavar of this sthalam is Sri Venkata Krishnan. Along with Rukmani Piratiyar, He holds sword in one hand, Varadha Muthirai on the other hand and his brother Balaraman on his right, Sathaki on his left, son Prathyumnan, Grand son Aniruthan are also found near the Moolavar. This is one of the Sthalam where the Perumal shows his seva along with his three generations. He is found in standing (Nindra thirukkolam) position and facing his Thirumugham towards East direction.
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