Kangeeswarar Temple, Kangeyanallur, Vellore
Kangeeswarar
Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Kangeyanallur in
Vellore District of Tamilnadu. This Temple was built during the time of Chola
rulers, as testified by inscriptions here. Much of the present structure is the
result of renovations in the 20th century. The annual Brahmotsavam here is
celebrated in the month of Panguni, one month after that at the Subramanyar
temple; other festivals celebrated here include Arudra Dharisanam, Aani
Tirumanjanam and Maha Shivaratri.
The
Temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Kangeyanallur Road Bus Stop, 5 Kms from
Katpadi, 4 Kms from Vellore, 27 Kms from Arcot, 25 Kms from Ranipet and 140 Kms
from Chennai. Nearest Railway Stations are located at Katpadi (4 Kms) and
Vellore (8 Kms). Nearest Airport is located at Chennai (130 Kms).
