Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Indrasenapatheeswarar Temple (Indra Lingam), Vallikollaimedu, Thiruvallur

Indrasenapatheeswarar Temple (Indra Lingam), Vallikollaimedu, Thiruvallur
Indrasenapatheeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Vallikollaimedu in Thiruvallur District of Tamilnadu. Vallikollaimedu is western suburb of Chennai coming under Chennai Metropolitan Area. Presiding Deity is called as Indrasenapatheeswarar and Mother is called as Gnanambigai. The Temple is found to the East of Thiruverkadu Vedapureeswarar Temple at Vallikollaimedu and located close to the Karumariamman temple at  Thiruverkadu.
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PC: Ganesh Vembu
PC: Ganesh Vembu
PC: Ganesh Vembu
PC: Ganesh Vembu

There are following eight (Ashta) Lingams in eight directions around Thiruverkadu Vedapureeswarar Temple:
·        Kubera Lingam – North – Sundaracholapuram
·        Easanya Lingam – North East – Chinnakoladi
·        Indra Lingam – East – Vallikollaimedu
·        Agni Lingam – South East – Noombal
·        Yama Lingam – South – Senneerkuppam
·        Nirudhi Lingam – South West – Parivakkam
·        Varuna Lingam  – West – Mettupalayam and
·        Vayu Lingam – North West – Paruthipattu
This Temple represents the Indra Lingam, one of the Ashta Lingam associated with Thiruverkadu Vedapureeswarar Temple.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 1.6 Kms from Tiruverkadu Vedapureeswarar Temple, 400 meters from Thiruverkadu Bus Terminus, 850 meters from Thiruverkadu Devi Karumariyamman Temple, 550 Kms from Thiruverkadu, 6 Kms from Poonamallee, 9 Kms from Ambattur Railway Station, 8 Kms from Avadi Railway Station, 18 Kms from Chennai, 17 Kms from Egmore Railway Station, 20 Kms from Chennai Central Railway Station and 18 Kms from Chennai Airport.