Kailasanathar Temple, Kurukkathancheri, Cuddalore
Kailasanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord
Shiva located in Kurukkathancheri Village in Thittagudi Taluk in Cuddalore
District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and Mother
is called as Meenakshi. The temple is situated on the southern banks of Vellaru
River.
The Temple
The Temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch.
Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum
consists of Sanctum and Artha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as
Kailasanathar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of
Lingam. Mother is called as Meenakshi. She is housed in an east facing shrine.
Her shrine is situated to the left side of the sanctum. There are shrines for
Vinayagar, Murugan, Navagrahas and Chandikeswarar in the temple premises.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 4 Kms from Murugankudi, 9
Kms from Pennadam New Bus Stand, 11 Kms from Pennadam Railway Station, 14 Kms
from Virudhachalam, 23 Kms from Thittagudi, 75 Kms from Cuddalore and 121 Kms
from Trichy Airport. Devotees need to travel in Thittagudi to Virudhachalam
Route and take a left turn at Murugankudi, then cross the Vellaru River to
reach this Temple.
Location
