Friday, October 8, 2021

Bhoothagireeswarar Temple, Sirudavur, Chengalpattu

Bhoothagireeswarar Temple, Sirudavur, Chengalpattu

Bhoothagireeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Sirudavur Village in Thiruporur Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Bhoothagireeswarar / Palvannanathar and Mother is called as Vedavalli / Aaranavalli. The Temple is situated on Thiruporur to Thirukazhukundram route.





Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/10/bhoothagireeswarar-temple-sirudavur-legends.html

History

The Temple is believed to be built in 8th century CE by Pallava Dynasty. The temple received extensive patronage from Rajaraja Chola I, Kulotunga Chola II, Kulotunga Chola III, Vijayaganda Gopala Choda, Veerapandya, Sundara Pandya, Raja Narayana Sambuvarayar and Vijayanagara Kingdom. The inscriptions of the Kings talk about gifts, grants and renovations carried out in this temple.





The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/10/bhoothagireeswarar-temple-sirudavur-temple.html

Temple Opening  Time

The Temple remains open from 08.00 AM to 10.00 AM and 05.00 PM to 06.00 PM.

Festivals

Maha Shivaratri is the most famous festival celebrated here. Monthly pradoshams are also observed here.

Contact

Bhoothagireeswarar Temple,

Sirudavur, Thiruporur Taluk,

Chengalpattu District – 603 105

Mobile: +91 98404 78789 / 86105 74537

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 750 metres from Sirudavur Vinayagar Kovil Bus Stop, 1.5 Kms from Sirudavur Junction Bus Stop, 7 Kms from Thiruporur Bus Stand, 8 Kms from Thiruporur, 15 Kms from Thirukazhukundram, 16 Kms from Mamallapuram, 24 Kms from Chengalpattu, 26 Kms from Chengalpattu Junction Railway Station, 42 Kms from Tambaram, 50 Kms from Chennai Airport and 52 Kms from Chennai. Sirudavur is situated on Thiruporur – Thirukazhukundram Road. Buses are available from Tambaram and Thiruporur.

Location