Etteeswarar
Temple, Paiyanoor, Chengalpattu
Etteeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Paiyanoor Village in Thiruporur Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Etteeswarar and Mother is called as Ezhilarkuzhali. The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention about this Temple. Karunakara Perumal Temple is situated adjacent to this Temple.
Legends
For
brief details, please refer below link;
https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/02/etteeswarar-temple-paiyanoor-legends.html
History
The temple was built by Vijaya Nandhi Vikrama Pallava in 773 CE. There are about three ancient inscriptions available in this temple. Lord Shiva of this temple was mentioned as Paiyanoor Etteeswaram Udaya Nayanar and the place was mentioned as Rajakesari Chaturvedi Mangalam in one of the inscriptions available in this temple. As per an inscription, Kangeyan, a chieftain of Kulothunga Chola I helped in solving a dispute about the temple land in 1098 CE and also donated lands for the maintenance of the temple.
The Temple
For
brief details, please refer below link;
https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/02/etteeswarar-temple-paiyanoor-temple.html
Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 6.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. and
from 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Festivals
Shivaratri is the most famous festival celebrated here.
Monthly pradoshams are also observed here.
Prayers
Those seeking justice in litigations and those seeking
prosperity pray to Lord Etteeswarar and Mother Ezhilar Kuzhali here. Devotees
perform abishekam to Lord & Mother and offer vastras.
Contact
Etteeswarar Temple,
Paiyanoor, Thiruporur Taluk,
Chengalpattu District – 603 104
Mobile: +91 99415 34893
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 400 metres from Paiyanoor
Junction, 8 Kms from Mamallapuram, 10 Kms from Thiruporur, 29 Kms from
Chengalpattu, 30 Kms from Chengalpattu Railway Station, 44 Kms from Tambaram,
50 Kms from Chennai Airport, 54 Kms from Chennai Central Railway Station, and
55 Kms from Chennai. Paiyanoor is situated on Chennai to Mamallapuram via
Thiruporur (OMR Road). Devotees travelling on this route after crossing
Arupadai Veedu Engineering College, at Paiyanoor junction turn right and travel
for about 400 meters to reach this temple. Bus facilities are available from
Chennai, Chengalpattu and Mamallapuram.