Friday, September 8, 2017

Deivanayaka Easwarar Temple (Arambeshwarar Temple), Ilambaiyangkottur – Connectivity

Deivanayaka Easwarar Temple (Arambeshwarar Temple), Ilambaiyangkottur – Connectivity
The Temple is located right in the middle of wilderness. The Temple is located at about 15 Kms from Kadambathur, 20 Kms from Thiruvalangadu, 25 Kms from Kancheepuram, 45 Kms from Thiruvallur and 60 Kms from Chennai. Other Paadal Petra Shivasthalams near Ilambaiyangkottur are Thiruvalangadu (15 Kms), Thiruvirkolam (10 kms), Thiruvenpakkam (35 kms), Thakkolam (10 kms) and Thirupachur (22 kms).
By Road:
This village is about 25 kms from Kancheepuram town via Mahadevi Mangalam. While going from Madras to Kancheepuram on the Bangalore highway via Poonamallee, take a right after Chembarapakkam which reads Perambakkam. Travel in the road, you will hit Koovam village. From Koovam village, ask for Ilambaiyangkottur and locals will guide you through a small narrow road in a very bad condition which goes around the Koovam lake to the small village of Ilambaiyangkottur which is about 11 kms from there.
If going from Chennai turn right at the Empee Distilleries after Sriperumbudur. Take the Arakkonam road upto Koovam. Ilambaiyangkottur is about 11 kms from there. A small concrete road from the center of the village leads to the temple which is by the bank of the Coovum lake. Autos are available from Perambakkam. Buses are available from Poonamallee in Chennai to Perambakkam. Autos can be hired from this place to reach the temple. 
By Train:
Near Railway Station is located at Kadambathur (15 Kms).
By Air:
Nearest Airport is located at Chennai (59 Kms).