Veera
Vara Nathar Temple, Kinar, Chengalpattu
Veera Vara Nathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kinar Village in Maduranthakam Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Veera Vara Nathar / Veeravaneswarar / Nethrapureeswarar and Mother is called as Amba Nayagi / Kamba Nayagi. The temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Thirugnana Sambandar had a mention about this temple. The temple is situated between Palar river and Kiliyar river.
Legends
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History
The temple is believed to be built by the Pallava King Veera Varman (375 – 400 CE). He is said to have built this temple to commemorate his victory over Kanchipuram and surrounding region. He named the temple as Veera Varmeswaram and the presiding deity as Veera Varma Eswarar after his name. Later, the name of the presiding deity got corrupted to Veera Vana Nathar. The place was called as Thirukannar / Nethrapuram during ancient times. The temple was extensively renovated by the Cholas and Vijayanagara Kingdom. There are two inscriptions dating back to the Vijayanagara kingdom can be seen in the entrance mandapam.
The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 09.00 AM and 05.00
PM to 07.30 PM.
Festivals
Panguni Uthiram is the most famous festival celebrated
here. Pancha Moorthy procession will be conducted during this festival. Monthly
pradoshams are also observed here.
Literary Mention
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Prayers
Devotees worship Lord Shiva on Fridays to remove
obstacles in the marriage alliances. People worship Lord Shiva to get relief
from eye related problems.
Contact
Veera Vara Nathar Temple,
Kinar – 603 303
Maduranthakam Taluk,
Kanchipuram District
Phone: +91 44 2759 8259
Mobile: +91 94421 77959
Connectivity
The temple is located at about
3.5 Kms from Karunguzhi Railway Station, 5 Kms from Karunguzhi Junction Bus
Stop, 7 Kms from Maduranthakam Railway Station, 8 Kms from Maduranthakam, 8 Kms
from Maduranthakam Bus Stand, 21 Kms from Thirukazhukundram, 26 Kms from Chengalpattu,
70 Kms from Chennai Airport and 87 Kms from Chennai. The temple is situated at
about 5 Kms to the east of Karunguzhi Junction Bus Stop on Chennai to Trichy
highway. Town bus No T 3 from Madurantakam to Thirukazhukundram passes through
this village.