Thursday, May 10, 2018

Kailasanathar Temple, Egattur, Thiruvallur

Kailasanathar Temple, Egattur, Thiruvallur
Kailasanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Egattur near Thiruvallur Town in Thiruvallur District of Tamilnadu. This is an East facing temple with entrance from south. Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and is facing east. Mother is called as Kamatchiamman and is facing south. Shrines of Vinayaka, Muruga on peacock with consorts, Bairavar, Navagrahas, Nrithya Ganesa, Dakshina Moorthy, Vishnu, Brahma and Arutprakasa Vallalar can be found in the Temple premises.

The Temple is believed to be 500 years old. Sthala Vriksham is Vilvam Tree. The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Egattur Railway Station, 6 Kms from Thiruvallur Railway Station, 6 Kms from Tiruvallur Bus Stand, 6 Kms from Thirupachur, 7 Kms from Thiruvallur, 49 Kms from Chennai and 48 Kms from Chennai.