Parthasarathy Temple - a great religious building the VIII century, located in the ancient city of Chennai (Madras), the capital of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The temple was built in honor of one of the most important gods of the Hindu pantheon - Krishna.

The name "Parthasarathy" in Sanskrit means "the charioteer of Arjuna" (Arjuna - one of the heroes of the Hindu epic "Maharabharata").

The temple is one of the most ancient buildings around Chennai. It was created during the reign of the powerful dynasty Pallavas, on the orders of one of the kings Narasimhavarma I. Later it was expanded, first Chola, and then in the days of the kings of Vijayanagara. Around 1564 the church was renovated. Over time, around the temple gardens were divided, appeared towns and villages.

Parthasarathy consists of two main towers, called gopuram and five Wieman - a small tower, which houses the shrine of the temple. Chief among them are considered to be two facing each other: the main - Parthasarathy - "looks" to the east, and the second - Narasimha - facing west. Idol Parthasarathy in one hand holding a sword and the other folded in a gesture Varadi-wise, which represents compassion, compassion and sincerity. In addition, the temple has four statues of avatars, or incarnations of Lord Vishnu: Narasimha, Krishna, Rama and Varaha.

During the year, Parthasarathy conducted several large festivals. So one of the most well-known, bright and beautiful among them is Theppam water festival, also known as Theppothsavam, which lasts seven days.