Thirukameeswarar Temple, Vellur, Trichy
Thirukameeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva located at Vellur Village near Musiri in Trichy District of
Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Thirukameeswarar and Mother is called
as Shivakamasundari.
Legends
It is believed that Shiva Linga in this Temple was
installed and worshipped by Mother Mahalakshmi.
The
Temple
The Temple has two entrances; one from south and the
other from east. Nandhi, Balipeedam and Dwaja Sthambam are located after the
entrance facing sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Thirukameeswarar.
Dhakshina Moorthy, Mahavishnu, Brahma and Vishnu Durga are the niche idols
around the sanctum walls.
Mother is called as Shivakamasundari. She is housed in a
separate south facing shrine. Shrines for Vinayagar, Valli-Devasena-Subramanya,
Chandikeswarar, Navagrahas can be seen in the temple corridors. Sculptures of
Musukundha worshipping Shiva and Manmadan & Rathi worshipping Shiva in this
temple shows the artistic splendor of yesteryears.
Temple
Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 09.00 AM to 11.00 AM and
06.00 PM to 07.30 PM.
Connectivity
The Temple is situated off Trichy Salem Highway. The
Temple is located at about 7 Kms from Musiri, 14 Kms from Kulithalai, 14 Kms
from Kulithalai Railway Station, 11 Kms from Gunaseelam, 30 Kms from Srirangam,
37 Kms from Trichy and 42 Kms from Trichy Airport.