Kurungaleeswarar Temple, Koyambedu, Chennai
Kurungaleeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in the neighbourhood of Koyambedu in Chennai City of Tamil Nadu. This temple is situated on the banks of river Cooum at Koyambedu. The temple encloses a large tank and dates from the Medieval Chola period. Presiding Deity is called as Kurungaleeswarar / Kuchalavapureeswarar and Mother is called as Dharmasamvardhini / Aram Valartha Nayagi.
This is also called as Kusalavapureeswarar Temple. This Temple along with Vaikuntavasa Perumal Temple are called as Twin Temples of Koyambedu. A perfect example of Shiva-Vaishnava unison, both these temples are located adjacent to each other and very near to the Koyambedu Bus Terminus. Both have legendary connection to the Ramayana. This Temple has been praised in Thirupugazh Hymns of Saint Arunagirinathar.
Legends
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History
The temple is believed to have been built by Kulothunga Cholan III during 12th century CE. The temple was renovated recently and the recent Kumbabishekam took place on February 11, 2000.
The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 5.30 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Festivals
Brahmotsavam in Chithirai (April – May) and Arudra Darshan (December – January) are the famous festivals celebrated here. Monthly Pradoshams are also observed with much fanfare. All other Shiva related festivals are also celebrated here.
Prayers
Those facing the anger of the Pithrus (departed elders of the family) pray to Lord, Goddess and the Navagrahas in this temple. Devotees offer Sari (Vastra) and perform abishek to the mother on realizing their prayers. As in the Meenakshi temple in Madurai, the Goddess is on the right of the Lord and has greater prominence. The belief is that worshipping Goddess on the right side of the Lord would expedite delayed marriages. Virgins worship the Goddess for early marriage life. It is said that the Goddess has taken the right position to come to the rescue of her devotees swiftly when they are in problems.
Contact
Kurungaleeswarar Temple,
Koyambedu,
Chennai – 600 107
Phone: +91 44 2479 6237
Connectivity
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