Rudra Kodeeswarar Temple,
Thirukazhukundram, Chengalpattu
Rudra Kodeeswarar Temple is a
Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thirukazhukundram, an outskirt of Chennai City in
Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding
Deity is called as Rudra Kodeeswarar and Mother is called as Pennin Nallal /
Thirupurasundari. The
Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention
about this Temple. This Temple is located at about half a km east of Vedagiriswarar Temple. This temple situated at the foot of the hill near the Sangu Theertham.
This temple is the oldest of the three temples in Thirukazhukundram. The locals
know it as Rudran Koil.
Legends
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The
Temple
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Poojas
& Festivals
During the Tamil Calendar
month of Aani, a holy wedding ceremony (Thirukalyanam) will be held between
Lord Shiva and Goddess. This temple is famous for worshipping the Lord during
the days of Prathosham (thirteenth day of every fortnight in Hindu Calendar). All
the annual functions pertaining to a Sivan temple are being celebrated in this
temple. At present, one-time pooja is being performed in this temple, every
day. Since it is not known to many, the no. of devotees visiting this temple is
very less compared to the hill temple in Thirukazhukundram.
Literary
Mention
The Temple is considered as
Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Appar had a mention about this
Temple. The Temple is mentioned in 6th Thirumurai in 70th Patikam in 8th Song.
உஞ்சேனை மாகாளம் ஊறல் ஓத்தூர்
உருத்திர கோடி மறைக்காட் டுள்ளும்
மஞ்சார் பொதியின்மலை தஞ்சை வழுவூர்
வீரட்டம் மாதானங் கேதா ரத்தும்
வெஞ்சமாக் கூடல்மீ யச்சூர் வைகா
வேதிச்சுரம் விவீச்சுரம் வொற்றி யூருங்
கஞ்சனூர் கஞ்சாறு பஞ்சாக் கையுங்
கயிலாய நாதனையே காண லாமே
Prayers
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Contact
Rudra Kodeeswarar Temple,
Thirukazhukundram – 603 109
Chengalpattu District,
Mobile: +91 98941 27930
Connectivity
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