Rama Temple

Rama Temple is an ancient Vaishnavite temple located near the Koyambedu Market in Chennai. The deity is seen in standing position. The temple also has a shrine for Kanakavali. Belief is that the place was once the ashram of sage Valmiki. The temple holds a rare image of sage Valmiki holding Lav and Kush, the sons of Lord Ram. It also houses the inscriptions of Ramayana in palm leaf.

Updated on 7th June, 2005