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Saturday, January 30, 2021

Rudrakodeeswarar Temple, Pillaiyarpalayam, Kanchipuram

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

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/01/rudrakodeeswarar-temple-pillaiyarpalayam-connectivity.html

Location