Kandhaswamy Temple, Aanur, Chengalpet, Kanchipuram
Kandhaswamy
Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Hindu God Muruga who is present in the
form of Brahmma Sastha when he took control of Lord Brahmma’s responsibilities.
This Temple is located in Aanur Village near Chengalpet in Kanchipuram District
of Tamilnadu. This Temple has been renovated recently.
Aanur
has 3 ancient temples. They are the Asthra Pureeswarar Shiva temple in
dilapidated condition; the Vedha Narayana Perumal temple, also in dilapidated
condition and the Kandhaswamy temple that was renovated recently. Kootruva
Nayanar and Poet Pugazhendi lived here.
Aanur is
located at around 13 kms South of Chengalpet. While going from Chennai, we have
to go through the Chengalpet town and after passing the Chengalpet court in the
outskirts of the town, we have to go straight towards Pon Vilaintha Kalathur
and then further go straight beyond P.V.Kalathur for another 4-5 kms to reach
Aanoor which is located on the Eastern bank of Palar river.
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