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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

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 12th 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 12th 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