Chidambareshwarar Temple, Koovathur, Kanchipuram
Chidambareshwarar
Temple is located in Koovathur, which is about 8 KM from Kalpakkam on the ECR
road. It is 1000 years old Pallava temple. There is a 7 stage Rajagopuram. The
Pallava kings erected this Temple at Koovathur. The lord is looking towards
east. As is the custom in Siva temple, the Goddess Sri Sivagamasundari is
facing the south. The long corridors adorn the temple.
Besides
Duwarabalas, there are shrines for Sri Vinayagar, Murugan with consorts,
Bairavar, Chandikeswarar, Sooriyan, four Saivite saints and Navagraham. The
sculptures in this temple are astonishing in beauty and realism. The temple
roof has a unique sculpture of Ashtadhik Balagars. One Time Pooja is conducted
in this Temple.
Contact
Chidambareshwarar
Temple,
Koovathur,
Kanchipuram
Mobile: 9787271053 /
9894789875
Mobile: 989489885 /
9443414431
Connectivity
Koovathur
is 9 km far from Kalpakkam on the Chennai – Pondicherry East Coast
Road. All buses from Chennai to Pondicherry on ECR will stop at Koovathur.
Nearest Railway Station & Airport is located at Chennai.
