Anandeeswarar Temple, Chitherikarai, Pakkam,
Thiruvallur
Anandeeswarar
Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Chitherikarai in
Pakkam Village near Thiruninravur in Thiruvallur District of Tamilnadu.
Presiding Deity is called as Anandeeswarar and Mother is called as Anandhavalli.
The Temple is considered as Guru Parihara Sthalam. The place was called as Kalila
Chaturvedimangalam during ancient times. The temple is situated in a pleasant
and green environment.
Legends
Agasthya worshipped Lord Shiva here:
Sage
Agasthya had worshipped in many temples and also created Shivalingas for his
worship. This Temple is considered one among them.
Anandeeswarar:
Lord
blessed the serpent here with poison power, hence the name of Lord Anandeeswarar.
Siddhas & Sages visit this Temple invisibly:
It is
believed that great Siddhas and sages visit the temple invisibly.
Kallala Tree:
There
was a Banyan tree in the Temple. It is believed that Lord Dakshina Murthy
taught Vedas to four Sanakathi Maharshis under this Tree.
History
Epigraphic
evidences show that the temple was renovated by Rajendra Chola, son of Raja
Raja Chola in the year 1022. The place was then known as Kalila Chaturvedimangalam
in the Eekkadu Kottam, Puliyur Nadu. After necessary renovations, the
consecration of the temple was celebrated on May 11, 2014.
The
Temple
Presiding
Deity is called as Anandeeswarar and Mother is called as Anandhavalli. The 10
pillar Maha Mandapam is built aesthetically. The temple has no
sub-deities-Parivara Murthys. The temple has no shrine for the Navagrahas the
nine planets except one for Jupiter-Guru Bhagwan. Sthala Vriksham is Banyan
tree. It is believed that Lord Dakshina Murthy taught Vedas to four Sanakathi
Maharshis under this Tree. There is also a two faced Rudraksha tree. Theertham associated
with this Temple is Agasthya Theertham.
Temple
Opening Time
The
temple remains open from 07.00 a.m. to 12.00 Noon and from 04.00 p.m. to 08.30
p.m.
Festivals
The
temple celebrates every year the Wedding Festival, performs 108 conch abisheks
on Karthikai star days, Maha Shivarathri occurring in February-March (Masi
Tamil month), Agasthya Guru Day, Pradosha days (13th day of new moon or full
moon days), special pujas on each Thursday for Guru Baghwan, and Poornima pujas
regularly. Nithya Kala pujas are also performed properly.
Prayers
Devotees
pray to Guru Bhagwan for child boon, wedding, job opportunities, to own a
house, mental peace, happiness and a good education for the children. Realizing
their wishes, perform abhishekam to Anandeeswarar and light Deepas to Lord
Dakshinamurthy under the banyan tree. Those blessed with a child offer sugar
candy and/or coins equal to the weight of the child.
Contact
Anandeeswarar
Temple,
Chitherikarai,
Pakkam Gramam,
Via Thiruninravur,
Tiruvallur
District
Phone: +91 97900 09123 / 89393 96625 / 89393 13191
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Pakkam Village Bus Stop, 3 Kms from
Pakkam Junction Bus Stop, 5 Kms from Thiruninravur Railway Station, 6 Kms from Thiruninravur,
17 Kms from Thiruvallur, 38 Kms from Chennai and 36 Kms from Chennai Airport.
Buses serving Pakkam from Chennai are 65C
(Ambattur Ind. Estate to Pakkam), 563 (Ambattur Estate - Periyapalayam via Pakkam), 580 (Avadi – Arani), 580p (Poonamallee
to Periyapalayam via Thiruninravur), 65D (Avadi to Melkondaiyur via Nathamedu
Road Jn, Pakkam Village, Sirukalathur) & M65H (Avadi via pakkam to Redhills
via Thamaraipakkam).