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.