Swayambeeswarar Temple,
Illalur, Chengalpattu
Swayambeeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Illalur Village in Thiruporur Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Swayambeeswarar and Mother is called as Karpagambal.
The Temple
This temple is facing towards east. The temple consists of sanctum, ardha mandapam and mukha mandapam. Nandi and Balipeedam can be seen in the mukha mandapam, facing towards the sanctum. Presiding deity is called as Swayambeeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Shiva Lingam. Lord is a Swayambhu Moorthy (self-manifested). The ancient lingam is said to be a Maragatha Lingam and was stolen in July 2017.
Vinayaga, Dakshinamoorthy, Lingodbhava, Brahma and Durga
are the koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar shrine
can be seen in his usual location. Mother is called as Karpagambal. There is a
shrine for Navagrahas in the temple premises. The temple tank is situated next
to the temple.
Festivals
Shivarathri, Aippasi Annabishekam, Karthigai Deepam, Somavaram
and Pradoshams are the festivals celebrated here.
Contact
Swayambeeswarar Temple,
Illalur – 603 110
Thiruporur Taluk,
Chengalpattu District
Mobile: +91 91768 22119 /
94450 05635
Connectivity
The temple is located at about 3.5 Kms from Thiruporur,
4 Kms from Thiruporur Bus Stand, 11 Kms from Kelambakkam, 23 Kms from Chengalpattu
and 25 Kms from Chengalpattu Junction Railway Station. The temple is situated at
about 3.5 Kms from Thiruporur on Thiruporur to Chengalpattu route.
