Kala Bhairavar Temple, Vembedu,
Chengalpattu
Kala Bhairavar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva, located in Vembedu Village in Thiruporur Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. It is said that devotees should visit this Temple first before visiting Kattur Uthira Vaidhya Lingeswarar Temple. This Temple is situated on a hillock called Bhairavar Malai near Kattur Uthira Vaidhya Lingeswarar Temple.
Legends
As per legend, Sage Agastya installed Bhairava on eight directions in this region. It is said that this temple is considered one among the eight temples.
The Temple
This Temple is situated on top of a 300 feet high hillock. There are about 101 steps to reach this temple. Several Stone idols of Elephant can be seen in front of the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum and Ardha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Kala Bhairava and he is housed in the Sanctum. There is a shrine for Vinayaga at the back side of the Sanctum.
Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 04.00 PM to 06.00 PM in the
evenings. The Temple remains open full day on Ashtami days.
Prayers
People pray to Kala Bhairava to get relief from
Navagraha Doshas in particular Sani Dasa.
Contact
Kala Bhairavar Temple,
Vembedu,
Thiruporur Taluk,
Chengalpattu District – 603 108
Mobile: +91 98847 24093
Connectivity
The temple is located at about 1
Km from Ammapettai Bus Stop, 2 Kms from Vembedu Bus Stop, 7 Kms from Thiruporur,
8 Kms from Thiruporur Bus Stand, 12 Kms from Manampathy, 23 Kms from Chengalpattu,
24 Kms from Chengalpattu Junction Railway Station, 29 Kms from Tambaram, 37 Kms
from Chennai Airport and 51 Kms from Chennai. The temple is situated on
Thiruporur to Guduvanchery Route close to Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and
Research Institute. MTC Bus No 551 from Velachery to Manampathy passes through this
place. Buses and Share Autos are available from Thiruporur.
