Thripuranthakeswarar Temple, Thiruvirkolam, Coovum – Connectivity
Thiruvirkolam is presently called as Koovam. The
temple is situated almost at the source of the Cooum with its sparkling, clear
waters. The Temple is located at about 3 Kms from Perambakkam, 7 Kms from Mappedu,
28 Kms from Arakkonam, 18 Kms from Tiruvallur, 11 Kms from Kadambathur, 41 Kms
from Kanchipuram, 19 Kms from Sriperumbudur, 18 Kms from Sunguvarchathram and
54 Kms from Chennai.
Other Paadal Petra Shivasthalams near Thiruvirkolam are
Ilambaiyangkottur (10 kms), Thiruvenpakkam (32 kms), Thakkolam (17 kms),
Thiruvalangadu (20 kms) and Thirupachur (19 kms).
By Road:
The temple is located about 1 Km. from Koovam Bus Stop. Direct
buses are available from Chennai, Sunguvarchathram, Kanchipuram, Thiruvallur,
and Poonamallee and Sriperumbudur. Share Autos are available to reach the
temple from Perambakkam. Chennai-Perambakkam buses pass through Cooum. If
proceeding from Chennai, take the right at Empee Distilleries near Sriperumbudur.
This road is Arakkonam Road. The road is not very well maintained and hence
vehicles can only progress slowly.
While coming from Mappedu enroute Perambakkam, at about
4 kms from Mappedu, after the Kalaimagal College of Engg at right side, you must
take a left turn to reach Coovum. If coming from Sunguvarchathram through
Sogandi, Maduramangalam, Ekanapuram and Sellampattidai, it would have to be a
jeep ride over non-existent village roads.
By
Train:
Nearest Railway Station is Kadambathur Railway Station
(10 Kms).
By Air:
Nearest Airport is located at Chennai (53 Kms).