Mukkatteeswarar Temple, Achirappakkam, Kanchipuram
Mukkatteeswarar
Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Achirappakkam in Kanchipuram
District. This Temple is located at a distance of 3 Kms from Achirappakkam
Town. Government Buses like 77 C, T 13 plies the in Achirappakkam – Alappakkam
route.
Legends
There is
a popular belief among the villagers that Lord Siva, who borrowed a huge sum of
wealth from Lord Kubera at the time of his marriage with Goddess Parvathi Devi,
could not repay that wealth in time. Hence, he came to this village and lived
in disguise. Lord Kubera, who was searching Lord Siva, happened to visit this
village.
At that
time, Lord Siva took the form of a villager, covered his face with a
cloth and pretended to be busy working in a paddy field. Lord Kubera
failed to identify him and left the place. Thereafter, Lord Siva, in the
form of a villager, stayed in this village itself. Even today, one can see the
Main deity, Mukkatteeswarar‘s head covered with a shape of a head
cloth.
The
Temple
Presiding
deity is called as Mukkatteeswarar and Mother is called as Mukthaambigai. Lord
Siva, the main deity is Suyambu lingam. Sthala Vriksham of this temple is
Vilva tree. Separate Sannathis for Lord Krishna, Garudalwar and Sapthakanni
Devis are present. Temple pond in the name of ‘Kallaakulam’ is also
available. One time pooja is being performed every day.
Contact
Mukkatteeswarar
Temple,
Achirappakkam,
Kanchipuram
Mobile: 97913 13184
Connectivity
This
Temple is located at a distance of 3 Kms from Achirappakkam.
Achirappakkam is a panchayat
town in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamilnadu. As Achirappakkam lies on the Busy NH45, this place is
easily reachable from any part of the state. TNSTC – VPM operates buses between
Achirappakkam and major parts of the district, and also to some deep interior
villages.
Although
long distance buses (SETC & others) don't stop here at Achirappakkam, due
to its proximity to Melmaruvathur, one can easily access Achirappakkam by
alighting at Melmaruvathur. Both government and private buses serve
Achirappakkam.