Parasurameswarar
Temple, Palur,
Chengalpattu
Parasurameswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva located in Palur Village in Chengalpattu Taluk in Chengalpattu
District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Parasurameswarar and Mother
is called as Parvatha Vardhini / Mangalambikai. The temple is situated on the northern
bank of river Palar.
Legends
As per legend, Sage Jamadagni had his ashram in this
village. He lived with his wife and his children here. Parasurama, son of Sage
Jamadagni, installed a Shiva Linga here in
memory of his parents. Hence, Lord Shiva came to be called as
Parasurameswarar and the village came to be called as Parasurameswaram.
History
The villagers knew about the existence of this ancient
temple ruins situated on the banks of Parasuraman Kulam (Thamarai Kulam) at
about 1 Km from Palur Pathangeeswarar Temple. Only the Linga top portion was
visible. When the villagers tried to excavate, it was too long and found to be
the Swayambhu Linga. The ancient remains indicate the temple might have been a
bigger temple complex in ancient times. The Villagers came to know about the
name of Lord Shiva as Parasurameswarar from Deva Prasannam.
The Temple
This temple is facing towards east. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing the
sanctum, in the Mukha Mandapam. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum,
Ardha Mandapam and Mukha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as
Parasurameswarar and is east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of
Lingam.
Lord is a Swayambhu Moorthy (self-manifested).
Chandikeswarar shrine can be seen in his usual location. Mother is called as
Parvatha Vardhini / Mangalambikai. She is housed in a separate south facing
shrine. Her shrine is situated in Mukha Mandapam to the left side of the
sanctum. There is a large temple tank situated adjacent to the temple.
Contact
Parasurameswarar Temple,
Palur, Chengalpattu Taluk,
Chengalpattu District – 603 101
Mobile: +91 96267 91234 /
98651 28219 / 90954 59585
Mobile: +91 77087 05705 /
96001 98817
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Palur Railway
Station, 11 Kms from Singapperumal Koil, 13 Kms from Chengalpattu Junction
Railway Station, 13 Kms from Walajabad, 14 Kms from Chengalpattu, 28 Kms from
Kanchipuram, 40 Kms from Chennai Airport and 59 Kms from Chennai. Palur is situated
on the Chengalpattu to Kanchipuram route. All the buses from Chengalpattu
to Kanchipuram and Walajabad passes through Palur. Lot of buses both private
and Government buses are available to reach Palur from Chennai, Chengalpattu,
Kanchipuram and Arakkonam. Trains running from Chennai Beach Station to Thirumalpur
passes through Palur.
