Neelakandeswarar Temple, Gerugampakkam, Chennai
Neelakandeswarar
Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Gerugampakkam near
Porur in Chennai City in Tamilnadu. This temple is one of the Navagraha temples
of Chennai (or Thondai Mandalam) devoted to Kethu Bhagavan. Presiding Deity is
called as Neelakandeswarar and Mother is called as Adi Kamakshi. The temple is
believed to have been built during Chola Kings period. Special Poojas and
Homams are performed to Kethu Bhagavan during the Rahu Kethu Peyarchi. Thee
temple is a popular Parihara Sthalam for those afflicted by Kethu Dosha.
The
Navagraha Temples around Chennai are:
Legends
As per
Hindu Mythology, Siva swallowed the “Hala Kaala” poison that appeared out when
churning of the milky ocean. Mother Parvathi held Lord Shiva’s neck and
prevented the poison from descending. Because of this incident his neck became
blue. Hence Lord Shiva is called Neelakanda. The word ‘Neela’ in Tamil means
blue while ‘Kanda’ denotes the neck.
The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The
Temple remains open from 09.00 AM to 11.00 AM and 04.30 PM to 07.00 PM.
Festivals
All
Shiva related festivals are celebrated here with much pomp and glory. Monthly
Pradoshams are also observed here.
Contact
Neelakandeswarar
Temple,
Gangaiamman
Koil Street, Balakrishnan Nagar,
Balaji
Nagar, Tharapakkam,
Gerugampakkam,
Chennai
– 600 122
Phone: +91 44 2478 0124
Mobile: +91 99404 38264 / 96771 55245 / 94431 07809
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 600 meters from Gerugampakkam Bus Stop, 4 Kms from Porur,
5 Kms from Porur Junction, 8 Kms from Mangadu, 6 Kms from Kundrathur, 9 Kms
from Thiruneermalai and 20 Kms from Chennai.
The temple is situated in between Porur and Kundrathur. On the
Porur Kunrathur road before the intersection of the Byepass you will see
Gerugampakkam bus stand take a left here and along the narrow cement track take
the second left road and the right turn at the Y intersection you will stumble
upon the temple. Nearest Railway Station is located at Tambaram (14 Kms),
Meenambakkam (15 Kms), Chennai Central (22 Kms) and Egmore (20 Kms). Nearest
Metro Station is located at Meenambakkam (15 Kms). Nearest Airport is Chennai
International Airport (14 Kms).
