Varamuktheeswarar Temple, Erumai Vetti Palayam,
Thiruvallur
Varamuktheeswarar
Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Erumai Vetti
Palayam Village in Thiruvallur District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called
as Varamuktheeswarar and Mother is called as Kamakshi Amman. There is also a
Bhadrachala Ramar Temple on a Hillock in this Village. This temple in nearly
1,000 years old. This Village is called as Mahishasuramardhanam in olden
days.
The
Temple
The
Temple is east facing with four tiered Rajagopuram. Presiding Deity is called
as Varamuktheeswarar. On every Tamil new year, the rays of the sun fall on the
Shiva Linga. Vinayagar, Murugan, Dhakshina Moorthy, Durga and Brahma are
the niche idols found in the outer wall of the sanctum. Mother is called as Kamakshi
Amman. Since both Lord and Mother are facing the East direction, it is known to
offer solutions for the obstacles in getting married. There are separate
shrines for Bhairavar and Chandikeswarar can be found in this Temple.
Festivals
At
present, one-time pooja is being performed in this temple. Previously Pradhosha
Pooja was celebrated but due to reasons unknown, it has been
discontinued.
Prayers
For
getting married, devotees visit this temple for 12 Fridays and light ghee lamp.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 800 meters from Erumai
Vetti Palayam Bus Stand, 1.5 Kms from Bhadrachala Ramar Temple, 1.5 Kms from
New Erumai Vetti Palayam Bus Stop, 6 Kms from Karanodai, 8 Kms from Cholavaram,
13 Kms from Thamaraipakkam, 16 Kms from Periyapalayam, 17 Kms from Ponneri
Railway Station, 23 Kms from Thiruninravur Railway Station, 32 Kms from
Thiruvallur, 28 Kms from Chennai and 41 Kms from Chennai Airport. In Calcutta
Highway after Toll Plaza, there is a Karanodai over bridge. By the side of the
bridge towards left a rough road leads to Erumai Vetti Palayam. Buses are
available from Chennai High Court Stop and Koyambedu. Route No. 58 H. Autos
are available from Karanodai village.