CHENNAI: Paruthipattu, close to Avadi, in Thiruvallur district, on the outskirts of Chennai, has a Vishnu temple dedicated to Venkatavarada Perumal. Straight ahead is the principal sanctum for Venkatavarada Perumal flanked by Goddess Sridevi and Bhudevi. Perumal is in a standing pose, holding the Sankha and Chakra in the upper hands, with the right lower hand in abhaya hasta and …
