Muktheeswarar
Temple, Kanchipuram
Muktheeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. This Temple is also called as Kanchi Muktheeswaram. This temple is situated near Vazhakkuraitheeswar Temple. This Temple and Garudeswarar Shrine (Garudesam) in this temple are considered as one of the 108 Shiva temples mentioned in Kanchi Puranam.
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The Temple
This Temple is facing towards east with a three tiered Rajagopuram on the western side. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Artha Mandapam and Mukha Mandapam. Nandhi and Bali Peedam can be seen before Mukha Mandapam, facing the sanctum. The Sanctum is situated at about three feet below ground level. Presiding Deity is called as Muktheeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Swarna Rekha can be seen on the Lingam.
Kamakshi Amman of Kanchi Kamakshi temple is considered as the consort of Lord Shiva. There are shrines for Murugan with his consorts Valli & Devasena, Vinayaga, Garudeswarar, Kala Bhairavar, Saneeswarar, Navagrahas, Suryan, Naalvar and Thiru Kurippu Thonda Nayanar in the temple premises. Theertham associated with this temple is Shiva Theertham. It is situated in front of the sanctum.
Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 6.30 am to 12.00 noon and 5.00
pm to 9.00 pm.
Festivals
During the Tamil
month Chithirai, the nakshatra of Swathi is
observed as the birthday of Tiru Kurippu Thonda Nayanar in this temple. This temple
observes twin pradoshams; one at Garudeswarar Shrine and other at Sanctum. Maha
Shivaratri and Margazhi Thiruvadhirai are the other festivals celebrated here.
Prayers
People pray here for removing obstacles in marriage, for
excellence in education and becoming rich.
Contact
Muktheeswarar Temple,
Kanchipuram – 631 501
Mobile: +91 96009 99761
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