Nandeeswarar Temple, Adambakkam, Chennai
Nandeeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Adambakkam in Chennai City of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Nandheeswarar and Mother is called as Aavudai Nayagi (Gomathi in Sanskrit). The temple has two entrances one in the east, and another in the south. There is a tank situated outside the southern entrance, though not in use. The Temple is situated close to St. Thomas Mount Suburban Railway Station. The special feature of this temple is that on all Pradosham days a cow goes around the sanctum.
Legends
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History
This temple is the one of the oldest Temple in Chennai dating back to 950 AD. Although, it is believed that the temple was built by a Chola prince named Aadhani Chola and renovated by Kulothunga Chola III, there is no symbol of Chola's architecture found in the current structure of the temple. It completely looks like a temple built in the 20th century CE. Many stone inscriptions found in the Thiruvotriyur Temple refer to the existence of this temple about 800 years back. It includes land leases given by Third Kulothunga Chola. Many sculptures and carvings in the pillars, a fish carved on the ceiling all indicate the very old nature of this temple.
An 12th Century Inscription in this Temple dated to Kulothunga Chola III reveals that, this temple has a connection with Aavudai Nayagi Temple of Thiruvotriyur. The inscription also reveals that a land was donated to Sri Prabhahara Bhattar’s wife for raising the flowering plants for Thiruvotriyur Temple from this temple land. From the Inscription available at Thiruvotriyur Temple there was mention about this temple also. The temple became fame after Kanchi Sri Shankaracharya’s Visit.
The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 06.30 AM to 10.30 AM and 05.00 PM to 09.00 PM.
Poojas & Festivals
Special poojas are conducted on days like Pradoshams, Shivaratri and Somavaram (Mondays). Arudra darshan is yet another famous religious event here. Also, other special pujas are conducted on days significant to Lord Subramanya and Lord Ganesha. Pradosha pooja is very special here and a cow comes around during the Pradoshams even today. There will be lot of cows roaming around here. Cow represents Avudai and Bull represents Nandhi.
Prayers
People who are facing obstacles in getting married come here and worship and present two rose garlands to this temple for five Pradosham days. It is said these obstacles are removed and they get married soon.
Contact
Nandeeswarar Temple,
Adambakkam, Chennai – 600 088
Mobile: +91 9841006251
Connectivity
The Temple is located just opposite to St. Thomas Mount Railway Station and St. Thomas Mount Railway Station Bus Stop. The Temple is located at about 200 meters from St. Thomas Mount Metro Station, 19 Kms from Chennai Central Railway Station, 14 Kms from Egmore Railway Station, 8 Kms from Chennai International Airport and 17 Kms from Chennai. The Temple is well connected by MTC Buses, Metro Trains and Trains to rest of Chennai City. The Temple can be reached by the bus numbers M9M, 52K, 18D, B51, M51F, M14, M51S, M51M of the Metropolitan Transport Corporation.