Vaaleeswarar Temple, Koovathur, Kanchipuram
Sri Vaaleeswarar
temple is located in Koovathur, which is about 8 KM from Kalpakkam on the ECR
road. Koovathur on the eastern coastal road has the distinction at having two ancient
Siva temples named as Sri Vaaleeswarar Temple & Chidambareshwarar Temple
and Sri Adhi Kesava Perumal Temple dedicated to Vishnu.
The
Goddess is called Sri Thiripurasundari, meaning lord of three worlds. The Shiva
linga is unique in that it has sixteen faces on it (Pattai lingam). The Lord is
looking towards the Eastern direction. There are Shrines for Vinayagar,
Subramaniyar, Bairavar, Sooriyan and Chandikeswarar in this Temple.
The old
temple is presently being renovated with splendid colours. All the auspicious
festivals that belong to Siva temple are celebrated. Besides the temple there
is a tank for devotees to bathe. The sacred tree that is revered here is
Pavalamalli. At present pujas are performed twice a day.
Contact
Sri
Vaaleeswarar temple,
Koovathur,
Kanchipuram
Mobile: 9787271053
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.
