Madhangeeswarar Temple,
Kanchipuram – The Temple
This Temple is facing towards west without any entrance arch. The temple is situated on a raised level and has nine steps to reach the temple. The architecture of this temple is similar to Kanchi Kailasanathar temple. There is a broken Nandi idol on pedestal in a corner near Peepal tree facing the Sanctum. There is no Dhwaja Stambha and Balipeedam in this temple. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Mukha Mandapam. The Mukha Mandapam is supported by four lion pillars and four lion pilasters.
Inscriptions can be seen on the upper portion of the lion pillars. The Ardha Mandapam is like a narrow passage connecting the Mukha Mandapam with the sanctum. It houses a small Nandi, facing the Lord. Presiding Deity is called as Madhangeeswarar and is facing west. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Lingam is having 8 stripes in it and is housed in round Avudaiyar.
Somaskanda panel can be seen on the rear wall behind the Lingam. It might be noted that Somaskanda is flanked by celestial beings on both sides. The Vimana over the sanctum is of three tiers. The Vimana follows combination of Nagara and Vesara style. As in other temples in Kanchipuram, there is no separate shrine of Parvathi as it is believed that Kamakshi of Kanchipuram Kamakshi Temple is the common Parvathi shrine for all Shiva temples.
Sculptures:
For brief details, please refer below link;
https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/01/madhangeeswarar-temple-kanchipuram-sculptures.html
