Bhairava Temple,
Thiruvadisoolam, Chengalpattu
Bhairava Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Eechankaranai Village near Thiruvadisoolam in Chengalpattu Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. The Temple was constructed by Sri Bhairava Siddhantham Swamigal from Nagercoil. The Temple is situated close to Thiruvadisoolam Gnanapureeswarar Temple.
The Temple
This Temple is facing towards east and is circular in plan. The interior is designed like a Shiva Lingam. The circular sanctum is of two levels. The upper level can be accessed through flight of twelve steps. The twelve steps represent the twelve zodiac signs (Rasis). It is a belief that devotees climbing the twelve steps to reach the sanctum will be relieved from the doshas. Padi Pooja is performed on Chitra Pournami day every year.
The upper level of the sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Bhairava. The idol is enshrined in a transparent glass enclosure. The stairs behind the sanctum to reach the presiding deity is designed in such a way that no devotees show their back while leaving the sanctum. The lower level of the sanctum enshrines the Ashta Bhairavas, Saptha Rishis in the form of stones and Saptha Kannigais in the form of brass lamps.
Shrines of Pancha Mukha Anjaneya, Pratyangira Devi, Subramanya with his consorts Valli & Devasena, Rudra Vinayaga, Vaishnavi Devi, and Naga Rudra Eswara can be seen in the temple premises. Sthala Vriksham is Peepal Tree. A trident is installed in front of it. Lighting lamps or camphor is strictly prohibited in this temple.
Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 06.00 AM in the mornings
till 08.00 PM in the evenings.
Religious Practices
The Temple has a unique custom of providing Vaikkarisi
as Neivethanam. People cannot predict their end and cannot avoid their
sufferings during their end. To avoid the sufferings, one must donate rice as
Vaikkarisi during their life time. Hence, people visiting the temple will bring
rice and offer it to the Bhairava to minimize the sufferings during their end.
Contact
Bhairavar Temple,
Bhairavar Nagar, Eechankaranai,
Thiruvadisoolam, Chengalpattu Taluk,
Chengalpattu District – 603 002
Mobile: +91 99403 92913 / 94444 60759 / 95000 83182
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 8 Kms from Chengalpattu,
9 Kms from Chengalpattu New Bus Stand, 10 Kms from Chengalpattu Old Bus Stand,
10 Kms from Chengalpattu Junction Railway Station, 19 Kms from
Thirukazhukundram, 29 Kms from Thiruporur, 43 Kms from Chennai Airport and 58
Kms from Chennai. Devotees should get down at the main gate of Mahindra
City and reach the Temple by taking an auto. Autos are also available from
Thiruvadisoolam