Kadambanatha Swamy Temple, Kadambar Koil – The Temple

Kadambanatha Swamy Temple, Kadambar Koil – The Temple

This temple is facing towards east with three tiered rajagopuram. There is another three tiered gopuram at the western entrance. Dhwaja Sthambam, Balipeedam and Nandi can be found immediately after the rajagopuram, facing towards the sanctum. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala, ardha mandapam and maha mandapam. Presiding deity is called as Kadambanatha Swamy and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Shiva Linga on a circular avudaiyar.

Lord is a Swayambhu Moorthy (self-manifested). Vinayaka, Dakshinamurthy, Lingodbhava, Brahma and Durga are the koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. There are several inscriptions on the walls of the sanctum. Chandikeswarar shrine can be seen in his usual location. Mother is called as Avudai Nayagi. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated on the right side in the maha mandapam.

She is four armed and is in standing posture. She holds angusam & pasam in her upper hands and shows abhaya & varada hastha in her lower hands. There are shrines for Santhana Ganapathy, Shanmuga with his consorts Valli & Devasena, Navagrahas, Adhikara Nandi, 63 Nayanmars, Kala Bhairavar, Dwara Ganapathy and Surya in the temple premises. There is a mandapam immediately after the rajagopuram inside the temple. Sthala Vriksham is Kadamba  tree.

Chidambareswarar Temple, Kavanthandalam, Kanchipuram

Chidambareswarar Temple, Kavanthandalam, Kanchipuram

Chidambareswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kavanthandalam Village in Walajabad Taluk in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Chidambareswarar and Mother is called as Maruvar Kuzhali Ammai. The temple is situated on the northern banks of Cheyyar River.

History

The temple is believed to be built in 12^th century CE by the Cholas. The place was called as Jayamkonda Chozhamandalathu Utrukattu Kottaththu Thammanur Nattu Kavanthandalamana Chathurvethi Mangalam during the Chola period.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards west. Balipeedam and Nandi can be found facing towards the sanctum. The temple consists of sanctum and ardha mandapam. Idols of Vinayaga and Murugan can be found at the entrance of the ardha mandapam. Presiding deity is called as Chidambareswarar and is facing west. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Shiva Lingam.

There are no koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar shrine can be seen in his usual location. This shrine enshrines a bas relief image of Chandikeswarar. Mother is called as Maruvar Kuzhali Ammai. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. There is an image of Durga in the temple premises. This image can be dated to 12^th century CE.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Thirumagaral Bus Stand, 14 Kms from Walajabad, 14 Kms from Walajabad Railway Station, 18 Kms from Kanchipuram, 19 Kms from Kanchipuram Railway Station, 19 Kms from Uthiramerur, 61 Kms from Chennai Airport and 79 Kms from Chennai. The temple is situated at about 2.5 Kms from Thirumagaral on the Kanchipuram to Uthiramerur route. Government Bus No D 34 plying between Kanchipuram and Uthiramerur passes through Kavanthandalam village.

Location

Sathyapureeswarar Temple, Ponmar – The Temple

Sathyapureeswarar Temple, Ponmar – The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. The temple consists of sanctum, ardha mandapam and maha mandapam. The maha mandapam can be accessed from the southern side. Nandi can be found in the maha mandapam facing towards the sanctum. Presiding deity is called as Sathyapureeswarar / Sakthipureeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam.

There are no images on the niches around the sanctum walls, but idols of later period are kept under the niches. The vimana over the sanctum is of vesara type. Utsava idols and Nataraja are kept in the ardha mandapam. Mother is called as Sathyapureeswari / Sakthipureeswari. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated in maha mandapam to the left side of the sanctum.

She is four armed. Her upper hands hold angusa & pasa and lower hands shows varada & abhaya hastha. The head of the goddess is tilted little towards the left as if she is willing to listen to your prayers. There is a shrine for Kasi Viswanathar at the back side of the Sakthipureeswari shrine. Idols of Valampuri Vinayaga, Subramanya with his consorts Valli & Devasena and Kala Bhairava can be seen in the maha mandapam.

The maha mandapam is supported by four pillars. These pillars are intricately carved with sculptures of Nardana Ganapathy, Bikshadana, Mahishasura Mardhini, Ashta Bhuja Durga, Simha Vahini, Agastya, Bhima, Kamadenu performing milk abhisheka to Lingam, Rama, Hanuman, Narasimha, Krishna with Gopis, Nandi, Swan, Ganda Berunda (Emblem of Vijayanagara Kingdom), lotus etc.

The ceiling of the mandapa has a sculpture of fish. There is also another sculpture in the ceiling depicting a snake engulfing the moon in three progressive steps representing the lunar eclipse. Theerthams associated with this temple are Kubera Theertham and Chandra Theertham. These temple tanks are situated in the front and the back of the temple. Sthala Vriksham is Vilva Tree and Vellerukku (Sodom Apple).

Sathyapureeswarar Temple, Ponmar, Chengalpattu

Sathyapureeswarar Temple, Ponmar, Chengalpattu

Sathyapureeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Ponmar Village in Vandalur Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Sathyapureeswarar / Sakthipureeswarar and Mother is called as Sathyapureeswari / Sakthipureeswari. The temple is situated on Ponmar to Navalur route.

Legends

As per legend, Lord Chandran excavated a tank, took a holy dip and worshipped Lord Shiva of this temple to get relief from his sins.

History

The temple was built in 1520 CE during the reign of Sadasivaraya of Vijayanagara Kingdom. There is an inscription dating back to 1520 CE during the reign of Sadasivaraya of Vijayanagara Kingdom can be found in the jagati and kumuda of the plinth. This inscription records the endowment of Poyilicheri village for the pooja and worship of Poyileesvaramudaiya Nayanar and Veerabhadra Nayanar. The village was mentioned as Jayamkonda Chozha Mandalathu Puliyur Kottathu Kaalvai Naatu Thyaga Vinodha Nallurana Ponmaaru. The ruined shrine on the northern side of the temple is the Veerabhadra temple mentioned in the inscription. There are several inscriptions dating back to reign of Vijayanagara Kingdom can be found in the temple premises.

The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

There is no fixed timing for this temple, but the temple is kept open for certain time during the morning and evening hours. The priest need to be contacted for darshan.

Prayers

Devotees pray Sathyapureeswarar for relief from stomach pains. Devotees believe performing abhishekam to goddess Sathyapureeswari with turmeric will provide cure to thyroid problems in ladies.

Contact

Sathyapureeswarar Temple,

Ponmar, Vandalur Taluk,

Chengalpattu District – 600 130

Mobile: +91 91760 67723 / 99402 62654 / 94444 13193

Mobile: +91 98845 81931 / 9884381927

Mobile: +91 99625 94861 / 99627 32427

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 750 metres from Ponmar Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Mambakkam, 6 Kms from Navalur, 9 Kms from Medavakkam, 15 Kms from Tambaram Railway Station, 16 Kms from Tambaram, 19 Kms from Vandalur, 20 Kms from Chennai Airport, 33 Kms from Chennai and 38 Kms from Chengalpattu. Devotees need to travel in Medavakkam to Mambakkam route and then take a turn at Ponmar towards Navalur for about 750 metres to reach this temple. Buses (51T & 551A) are available from Tambaram to Ponmar. Bus (51J) from Koyambedu to Mambakkam and Buses (51J, J51 & 51T) from T Nagar via Medavakkam passes through the Ponmar village. Autos are available from Mambakkam to reach this temple.

Location