Komaleeswarar Temple, Pudupet – History
The temple was believed to be constructed by the King of
Chandragiri about 400 years before and latter Rajagopuram was added. An inscription dated 1816 AD is found on the
walls of this temple which mentions about the noble Kaingaryam (service) of a
lady named Kuppammal, who is the wife of Baba Sah, a Sourashtra silk merchant
from Triplicane. The temple is popular due to its association with the 18th
century dubash, Pachaiyappa Mudaliar. Vallal Pachaiyappa
Mudaliar who resided at this locality, had a routine of bathing in the Cooum
River daily before visiting this temple to worship the Lord.
A saint lady Sakkarathammal / Anandhammal or Sakkarai Ammaal,
a young widow lived in a madam outside this temple
and gained remarkable powers by worshiping Lord Shiva and practicing
yoga. With the powers she, used to fly around the temple during nights. On
hearing this many people had become her devotees and one Dr Nanjunda Rao
extended support with materials to her. She attained Jeeva Samadhi at the age
of 47 and her Samadhi was built near Kalakshetra in Thiruvanmiyur.
