Rudrakodeeswarar Temple,
Pillaiyarpalayam, Kanchipuram
Rudrakodeeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Pillaiyarpalayam, a well-known locality in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Rudrakodeeswarar and Mother is called as Kamakshi. The temple is situated opposite to Chidambareswarar Temple.
Legends
As per legend, it is believed that one crore (Kodi in Tamil)
Rudras, followers of Lord Shiva, worshipped Lord Shiva here.
History
The temple was believed to be built by Pallavas and
extensively renovated by Vijayanagara Kings.
The Temple
This Temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch
followed by a single tiered Rajagopuram. Balipeedam and Nandi can be found
immediately after Rajagopuram facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists
of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and frontal porch. Presiding Deity is called as Rudrakodeeswarar
and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam.
There are no Koshta idols located around the sanctum
walls. Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his usual location. Kamakshi Amman
of Kanchi Kamakshi temple is considered as the consort of Lord Shiva. A standing
lion (Vyala) sculpture from Pallava period can be seen in the temple premises.
Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 08.00 am to 10.00 am and 05.00
pm to 07.00 pm.
Connectivity
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