Sekkizhar Temple, Kundrathur, Chennai
Sekkizhar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Sekkizhar, epic poet lived during Kulothunga Chola II, located at Kundrathur, a suburb of Chennai in the Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. This Temple is in addition to the Manimandapam near Nageswarar Temple. Sekkizhar, who wrote the history of 63 Saivite Nayanmars as Periyapuranam, one of the 12 Saiva Thirumurai Pathigams, was born in Kundrathur. The Temple is located just opposite to the Kandazheeswarar Temple.
History
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The Temple
It is a rare and unique temple dedicated to an old Tamil scholar and poet, Sekkizhar. This small temple is located in a lane opposite to Nageswarar Temple. The temple has a prakara around the sanctum. The idol of Sekkizhar is enshrined in the sanctum. Sekkizhar appears in a standing form with Akshara Mala and his epic. On the Poosam star day, the day he reached the Lotus feet of Lord Shiva, special pujas are performed. It is also noteworthy that the rays of Sun fall on the Saint Poet in the Tamil month of Masi (February-March) from 17 to 21. The temple has idols of Saivite Acharya Umapathy Sivachariyar (author of Sekkizhar Puranam) and King Anabaya Chozhan who helped the writing of Peria Puranam.
Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 8.00 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Festivals
Sekkizhar Guru Puja is celebrated in the Vaikasi month (May-June) for 11 days beginning from the Poosam star day. On the third day, the celebration covers the event of Sekkizhar assuming charge as the Minister of King Anabaya Chola and comes in procession in his ministerial attire. On the fourth day, the divine poet visits the Thirunageswaram Shiva Temple built by him and performs Shiva Puja. The sixth day covers his authoring the Peria Puranam. He comes in procession with Lord Nataraja. The eighth day is the staging of Periyapuranam (Arangetram) and the darshan granted to him by Lord Muruga followed by a procession with the Lord. The 10th day covers his attaining the Lotus Feet of Lord Shiva which is very devotionally celebrated.
Prayers
Parents pray here for the educational excellence of their children. Devotees light ghee lamps on realizing their wishes.
Contact
Sekkizhar Temple,
Kundrathur,
Chennai – 600 069
Phone: +9144 2478 0436
Mobile: +91 93828 89430
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