The Parthasarathy temple is a magnificent religious building of the VIII century, situated in the ancient city of Chennai (Madras), the capital of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The temple was created in honor of one of the main Gods of the Hindu Pantheon – Krishna.

The name 'Parthasarathy" translates from Sanskrit as "the charioteer of Arjuna (Arjuna – one of the heroes of the Hindu epic, "Mahaabhaarat").

The temple is one of the most ancient buildings in all of Chennai. It was created during the reign of a powerful dynasty by Pallavas, by order of one of the kings Narasimhavarman I. Later it was expanded, first by the Chola dynasty, and then in the times of the kings of Vijayanagara. About 1564, the temple was reconstructed. With time around the temple broke the gardens, there were towns and villages.

Parthasarathy consists of two main towers, which are called gopuram and five vimanam – small towers, which houses the Shrine of the temple. Chief among them are two located opposite each other: the main – Parthasarathy – "looks" to the East, the second – Narasimha is facing West. The idol of Parthasarathy in one hand holds a sword, while the other is folded in a gesture Varada-Wise, who is the embodiment of compassion, mercy and kindness. In addition, the temple has 4 statues of the avatars, or incarnations of Vishnu: Narasimha, Krishna, Rama and Varaha.

During the year, in Parthasarathy conducted several big festivals. So one of the most famous, bright and beautiful among them is the water festival Theppam, also known as Theppotsavam, which lasts seven days.