Kaaraneeswarar Temple, Mylapore, Chennai
Karaneeswarar Temple is a 12th century Hindu
Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Mylapore in Chennai City in
Tamilnadu. Karaneeswarar Temple is located at Bazaar road in the middle stretch
of the popular Kutchery road in Karaneeswararpet in Mylapore. It is about half
a kilometer from the Kapaleeshwarar Temple. Presiding Deity is called as Kaaraneeswarar.
Mother is called as Porkodi Amman / Sorna Lalithambigai.
Karaneeswarar
Temple is the first Sapta Sthana Shiva temple (most important seven temples) of
Mylapore in Chennai. Saptha Sthana Shiva Temples in Mylapore are;
1. Sri
Kaaraneeswarar Temple
2. Sri
Theerthapaleeswarar Temple
3. Sri
Velleeswarar Temple
4. Sri
Virupaksheeswarar Temple
5. Sri
Valeeswarar Temple
6. Sri
Malleeswarar Temple
7. Sri
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Legends
Kaaraneeswarar:
As per
the legend, there used to be a young Brahman in Mylapore area, who used to
perform poojas to Shiva Linga. Through his penance, he found out that Lord
Shiva was the cause of creation, protection and destruction of this universe.
Thereafter, he named the Shiva Linga (the main deity of this temple) that he
worshiped as Kaaraneeswarar. (Kaaraneeswarar means one who has causes).
Sage Vasishta worshipped Lord Shiva here:
Sage
Vasishta worshipped Lord Kaaraneeswarar here.
History
This temple belongs to the 12th century CE. Some historians disputes that this temple was built in mid-17th Century. However, the current structure has been rebuilt and renovated recently.
This temple belongs to the 12th century CE. Some historians disputes that this temple was built in mid-17th Century. However, the current structure has been rebuilt and renovated recently.
The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The Temple
remains open from 06.30 AM to 11.00 AM and 04.30 PM to 08.30 PM.
Prayers
Lord Kaaraneeswarar
is more than happy to grant material boons as well. The worship of Sri Kaaraneeswarar
and Mother Porkodi blesses one with a happy family life; there will be much
amicability amongst all members of the family. Mix coconut oil, sesame oil
(gingelly) and castor oil in equal parts and use this mixture to light oil
lamps in multiples of six (6, 12, 18, 24 and so on) in this temple.
Pradakshinam (circling the temple) is also very important here. The belief is
that a visit to this temple would cure you from all your diseases.
Contact
Karaneeswarar
Temple,
Bazaar Road,
Thyagarajapuram, Mylapore,
Chennai
– 600004
Phone: +91 44 24985112
Connectivity
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