Kandhaswamy Temple, Cheyyur,
Chengalpattu
Kandhaswamy Temple is a Hindu
Temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located in Cheyyur Town in Cheyyur Taluk in
Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. The
temple is considered as Thirupugazh Sthalam as the presiding deity is praised
by Saint Arunagirinathar in his Thirupugazh hymns. The temple is currently maintained
and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of
the Government of Tamilnadu.
Legends
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History
The Temple was believed to be built by Cholas in 10th
Century CE. This town was known as Jayamkonda Chola Nallur and Virarajendra
Nallur during Chola period. The inscriptions from the Vijayanagar
Empire during the 15th century CE indicate that Muslims were
employed in the office of the kings. They also indicate that lands were endowed
to the temple by the Muslims. The shrine of Meenakshi was added by a benevolent
devotee in 1937. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu
Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 07.00 am to 11.00 am and 04.00
pm to 9.00 pm.
Worship Practices & Festivals
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Literary Mention
Arunagiri Nathar, a 15th century Saint, visited
Cheyyur and revered Lord Murugan of this temple is his Thirupugazh Hymns. The
verses of the Thirupugazh are found inscribed in the wall of the Artha Mandapam.
Also, there is an idol of Saint Arunagirinathar in the temple. Andhaka Kavi
Veeraraghava Mudaliyar has composed the Cheyyur Murugan Pillai Thamizh and
Cheyyur Kalambakam. Cherai Kaviraja Pillai has composed Cheyyur Murugan Ula, Sri
Murugadas Swamigal has composed Cheyyur Murugan Pathigam and Sivaprakasa
Swamigal has composed Nenju Vidu Thoothu.
Prayers
During Theipirai Ashtami, the devotees worship
the Vedalam representing their Nakshatra (birth star). Special archana is
performed to Vedalam with Sevvarali flowers. Finally, special pooja is
performed to Bhairava with 8 different types of flowers. This day is considered important
for Bhairavar worship, as Bhairavar is considered as authority of Vedalams.
Devotees believe that worshipping Lord Bhairava and Vedalams on this day, will
make Bhairava to convey their wishes to Lord Murugan and their wishes will be
fulfilled by Lord Murugan subsequently. People worship Shiva Guru Nathar in
Koshta for blessings of Guru and Brahma Sastha in Koshta for changing their ill
fates.
Contact
Kandhaswamy Temple,
Cheyyur – 603 302
Chengalpattu District
Mobile: +91 94447 29512
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 500 metres from Cheyyur
Bus Stand, 5 Kms from Cheyyur ECR Junction Bus Stop, 16 Kms from Alamparai Fort,
23 Kms from Melmaruvathur, 23 Kms from Melmaruvathur Railway Station, 27 Kms
from Maduranthakam, 50 Kms from Mahabalipuram, 50 Kms from Chengalpattu, 57 Kms
from Puducherry, 102 Kms from Chennai Airport and 104 Kms from Chennai. Direct
buses are available from Maduranthakam to reach Cheyyur. Devotees can also take
ECR bound buses to Puducherry and need to get down at Cheyyur ECR Junction Bus
Stop or Ellaiamman Bus Stop after Koovathur. The temple is situated at about 5
Kms from this Bus Stop. Share Autos are available from this Bus Stop to reach the
temple.
