Dakshinamurthy Temple (Guru Temple), Govindavadi,
Kanchipuram
Dakshinamurthy
Temple is located at Govindavadi Village near Agaram in Kanchipuram District of
Tamilnadu. Dakshinamoorthy an aspect of Shiva is the presiding deity for the
planet Jupiter or Brihaspati. The planet Jupiter shifts from one Zodiac sign to
the next once in a year and as such has a great influence on the fate of
people. There are, therefore, innumerable shrines for this benign planet which
is worshipped in the persona of Dakshinamoorthy, the Guru.
Govindavadi
is locally known for the Gurusthalam temple, a shrine dedicated to the Hindu deity Dakshinamoorthy. It is said that Govinda Swamy Perumal along with his
family was tutored the Vedas by Dakshinamoorthy at this Temple and hence the
name. Every Thursday is considered as a special occasion and devotees visit
this temple in large numbers on that day. Guru Preethi pooja may be done to
overcome any issues/obstacles posed by the influence of planet Guru.
This is
also the only exclusive shrine for Lord Dakshinamurthy. Normally in other
shrines the Lord is in the Southern side of the Main/presiding deity with no
gopuram/tower. However, at Govindavadi Temple the main presiding deity is Lord Dakshinamoorthy
with other deities around. It is a famous temple for Dakshinamurthy and a
Navagraha kshetra for Guru.
Another
important aspect exclusive to this temple is that devotees, whose marriage
proposals face hurdles because of the influence of Raghu, Kethu or Angaragan,
are allowed to perform Abhishekam to the naga kanni idols installed at the
north-west corner of the temple. After performing the anointment, they have to
worship Dakshinamoorthy to get their marriage proposals through.
Legends
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The
Temple
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Pooja
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Festivals
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Prayers
People
facing adverse effects of Jupiter aspects pray in the temple. Devotees light
lamps in coconut shells. Women perform Sumangali Puja to Mother for happy
wedding. Every Thursday is considered as a special occasion and devotees visit
this temple in large numbers on that day. Guru Preethi pooja may be done to
overcome any issues/obstacles posed by the influence of planet Guru. People
facing adverse effects of Jupiter aspects pray in the temple.
Contact
Sri
Dakshinamurthy Temple,
Govindavadi-
631 502,
Kancheepuram
District
Phone: +91- 44 - 3720
9615, 27294200
Mobile: +91 - 93809
57562, 9444754773, 9976975743, 7639940973
Connectivity
The temple
is situated in the village of Govindavadi on the Kanchipuram Arakonam state
highway. From the Chennai Bangalore highway cross the left turn to Kanchi
and proceed straight. You will see a railway road over bridge (called
Vellai gate railway gate locally). Do not go over the bridge instead proceed
below the bridge and turn right towards Pallavan engineering college and
proceed straight towards Arakonam. After about 15 kms you will see the saffron
arch of the village take a left turn here and in a couple of Kms you will reach
the temple.
Govindavadi
is near Agaram on the Kanchi-Arakkonam route, 1.5 km from the Kammavarpet
railway gate; 12 kms from Kancheepuram, towards Arakonam. The devotee has to
get down at Agaram bus stop and hire an auto. Buses from Chennai to
Kancheepuram via Arakonam pass through this place. Nearest Railway Station
is located at Kanchipuram and Nearest Airport is located at Chennai at a
distance of 70 kms.
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