Kailasanathar Temple (Yama Lingam), Senneerkuppam, Thiruvallur

Kailasanathar Temple (Yama Lingam), Senneerkuppam, Thiruvallur

Kailasanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Senneerkuppam in Thiruvallur District of Tamilnadu. Senneerkuppam is western suburb of Chennai coming under Chennai Metropolitan Area. Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and Mother is called as Maragathambigai. This temple is found to the South of the Thiruverkadu Vedapureeswarar Temple.

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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 Yama Lingam, one of the Ashta Lingam associated with Thiruverkadu Vedapureeswarar Temple.

The Temple

This temple is found to the South of the Thiruverkadu Vedapureeswarar Temple. Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and Mother is called as Maragathambigai. This Temple is situated on the Poonamallee - Avadi Road. 

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Connectivity

This Temple is found to the South of the Thiruverkadu Vedapureeswarar Temple. The Temple is located at about 3.4 Kms from Tiruverkadu Vedapureeswarar Temple, 3.7 Kms from Thiruverkadu Bus Terminus, 3.6 Kms from Thiruverkadu Devi Karumariyamman Temple, 4.2 Kms from Thiruverkadu, 3.3 Kms from Poonamallee, 10 Kms from Ambattur Railway Station, 9 Kms from Avadi Railway Station, 18 Kms from Chennai, 17 Kms from Egmore Railway Station, 18 Kms from Chennai Central Railway Station and 17 Kms from Chennai Airport.

Location: Yama Lingam, Senneerkuppam