Vanmeeganathar
Temple, Kanchipuram
Vanmeeganathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Vanmeeganathar and Mother is called as Kamakshi. This is one of the 108 Shiva temples mentioned in Kanchi Puranam. The Temple is also called as Vanmeeganathesam. The Temple is situated in Salabogham area in Pillaiyar Palayam in Kanchipuram.
Legends
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The Temple
This temple is facing towards east amidst paddy fields. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum and Ardha Mandapam. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found in the Ardha Mandapam facing the sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Vanmeeganathar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam.
Lord is a Swayambhu Moorthy. Shrines of Vinayaga and Murugan can be found at the entrance of the Ardha Mandapam. Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his usual location. Kamakshi Amman of Kanchi Kamakshi temple is considered as the consort of Lord Shiva.
Connectivity
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