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Hindu Temple near Trichy in Tamil Nadu Famous for treating Mental Illness

Sri Prasanna Venkatachalapathi Temple is popularly known as the Gunaseelam Temple or Perumal Temple located near Trichy in Tamil Nadu is famous for treating those suffering mental illness. It is widely believed that mentally challenged people get relief after praying at the temple.

The temple management runs an institute exclusively dedicated to mentally challenged people. Along with medical treatment, faith also plays an important part in curing mentally challenged people.

People who have mental illness are given accommodation in the temple for 48 days. Sacred water from the temple is sprinkled on the mentally challenged people at noon and night for 48 days. Belief is that one will get cured if they sincerely offer their prayers to the Sri Prasanna Venkatachalapathi.

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