Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Madhangeeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Madhangeeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Madhangeeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Madhangeeswarar and Mother is called as Kamakshi. This Temple is considered as one of the 108 Shiva temples mentioned in Kanchi Puranam.



Legends

Sage Madhanga worshipped Lord Shiva of this temple. He received a boon which made him to gain control over his five senses. Hence, Lord Shiva came to be called as Madhangeeswarar.



History

The temple construction was started during Rajasimha Pallava and got completed during the rule of Nandivarman Pallava II. This temple is under the control of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).



The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/01/madhangeeswarar-temple-kanchipuram-temple.html

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/01/madhangeeswarar-temple-kanchipuram-connectivity.html

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