Othandeeswarar Temple, Thirumazhisai, Thiruvallur
Othandeeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva located at Thirumazhisai Town near Chennai City in Thiruvallur
District of Tamilnadu. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple was built during the 11th century by Chola king Kulothunga Chola II. Shiva is worshipped as Othandeeswarar and his
consort Parvathi as Kulirvithanayaki. A granite wall surrounds the
temple, enclosing all its shrines. The temple has a five-tiered Rajagopuram,
the gateway tower. The Vijayanagar and Nayak kings made further expansion to the temple during the
16th century. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious
and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Legends
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History
The
temple has many inscriptions from the Chola period during the 11th century. Kulothunga Chola II is believed to have built the temple and the
shrines in the current form. The temple exists before 11th century and
Somaskandar believed to be of Pallava Period. Historians believe that the
shrine of Vishnu seems to be later addition. The Vijayanagara kings, who ruled the region, have done benevolent endowments
to the temple. Sengunda Mudaliyars built many shrines in the temple and
refurbished the tank. The samprokshanam was performed in 1995. In modern times,
the temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment
Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The
temple remains open from 6.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Religious
Practices & Festivals
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Prayers
It is
believed that people who are left helpless in life, when prayed to lord here
gets a helping hand from him, for sure. The faith is strong among the devotees
that unity among the couple would be closer if they worship Lord Nataraja and
Mother Ambica both looking at each other ensuring happiness in life. People
pray for mental peace and forgiveness for wrongs committed. Devotees perform
special pujas to Lord offering vastras.
Contact
Sri
Othandeswarar Temple,
Thirumazhisai,
Thiruvallur
District – 600124
Mobile: +91 98415 57775
Connectivity
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