Kailasanathar Temple, Uthiramerur, Kanchipuram
Kailasanathar
Temple at Uthiramerur in Tamil Nadu is believed to be more than 1,250 years
old. The temple dedicated to Shiva had developed serious cracks and was
restored by REACH Foundation. Rural Education and Conservation of Heritage
(REACH) is involved in the restoration and preservation of the sculptural
heritage of India. They have successfully restored numerous ancient
temples in Tamilnadu.
The
Kumbhabhishekam was performed recently after the renovation done by REACH
foundation. Iraivan is Sri Kailasa Nathar & Iraivi is Sri
Kamakshi Amman. From two inscription it was observed that if anybody
obstruct the normal functioning of the temple poojas and lighting of lamps
received through gifts (By way of gold, Land, bullock) to temple, it will be
equivalent to killing their father and mother and Killing a cow on the banks of
Gangai river.
Also
there was a measurement marked at the base of the temple in two lengths of each
11 feet. Vijayanagara Kings Royal emblems of Kattarai and Sun had been
inscribed on the pillars. The temple belongs to Nandivarman Pallava
period. The temple was constructed with bricks during Pallavas and latter
built with stone during Chozhas.
Moolavar
is little large and there is passage called Saantharam, through this passage we
can circumambulate Lord Shiva. Also technically the two walls hold the entire
weight of Moolavar Vimanam.
A Sudhai
Sirpam of Somaskandar was constructed behind Moolavar which is unique only in
this temple. There is no Dwajasthambam and Rajagopuram. There is no
moortham installed in the koshtam niches.
Uthiramerur
is well connected by bus from Tambaram. Tambaram to Uthiramerur is about one
and half hours journey. Plenty of buses are there – roughly every half an hour.
After Mamandur on the GST, the bus takes a right turn. Once we leave the GST,
it is pristine country side with occasional granite factories.
The town
is very busy and has very good bus facilities to Kanchipuram and Chengalpet. Uthiramerur
can be reached either from Chengalpet side from the NH 45. It is about 18 kms
from Bukathurai. Buses are available from Chennai, Kanchipuram.
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