Friday, June 29, 2018

Soleeswarar Temple, Perambakkam, Thiruvallur

Soleeswarar Temple, Perambakkam, Thiruvallur
Soleeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Perambakkam near Thakkolam in Thiruvallur District of Tamilnadu. This Temple is reputed to be a Parihara Sthalam for nervous disorders. The temple is situated at the northeast part of the village Perambakkam.



Legends
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History
Kulothunga Chozha the 1st had constructed this temple on the banks of the Coovum river in 1112 AD. The archaeological department had discovered over 14 inscriptions at various places around the temple. Over the years the name Perumbakkam has changed into its present form Perambakkam. Initially the temple was called as Kulothunga Sozheeswararamudaiya Mahadevar Temple. now it is known as Soleeswarar Temple. A number of Telugu inscriptions unearthed close to the temple details the role of Vijayanagara rulers in building the temple. Those inscriptions also mention about the history of the temple and the gold and other donations offered by the kings for the daily pooja and maintenance of the temple.



The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 09.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 05.30 PM to 7.30 PM.
Poojas
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Festivals
On Mondays and other important days such as Somavara Pradosham, normal Pradosham, Kiruthigai, and Chathurthi, special poojas are performed at the temple.
Prayers
The temple is famous for curing nervous disorders like paralysis, Neuro disorders, brain disorders etc.
Contact
Soleeswarar Temple,
Eswaran Koil St, Perambakkam,
Thiruvallur District – 631 402
Mobile: +91 94431 08707 / 94451 27892 / 94430 67204
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 600 meters from Perambakkam Bus Stand, 8 Kms from Manavur Railway Station, 9 Kms from Kadambathur Railway Station, 13 Kms from Thakkolam, 13 Kms from Thiruvalangadu, 18 Kms from Thiruvallur, 26 Kms from Arakkonam, 55 Kms from Chennai and 54 Kms from Chennai Airport.
Those who travel by train need to get down at Kadambathur station and avail either bus or share auto service to reach the temple. Direct bus services are available from T. Nagar (Bus. No 591) and Koyambedu (Bus.No.591A). Buses are also available from Kanchipuram, Thakkolam, Chennai, Arakkonam and Thiruvallur.