Friday, October 21, 2022

Maheswarar Temple, Thandalam, Chengalpattu

Maheswarar Temple, Thandalam, Chengalpattu

Maheswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thandalam Village near Thiruporur Town in Thiruporur Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu Presiding deity is called as Maheswarar and Mother is called as Maheswari. The temple is situated on the banks of the temple tank.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. It is completely newly built temple. The temple consists of sanctum, ardha mandapam and mukha mandapam. The ardha mandapam and mukha mandapam are open mandapam. Idols of Vinayaga and Murugan can be seen at the entrance of the sanctum. Presiding deity is called as Maheswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Shiva Lingam. Mother is called as Maheswari. The vimana over the sanctum is in the shape of Shiva Lingam. Idols of Chandikeswarar and Jyestha Devi dating back to the Pallava period were found near the temple and were installed in the temple premises.

Contact

Maheswarar Temple,

Thandalam – 603 105

Thiruporur Taluk,

Chengalpattu District

Mobile: +91 87544 01805 / 97908 15110 / 95662 67461

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 250 metres from Thandalam Bus Stop, 1 Km from Thiruporur Bus Stand, 2 Kms from Thiruporur, 15 Kms from Mamallapuram, 25 Kms from Chengalpattu, 27 Kms from Chengalpattu Junction Railway Station, 42 Kms from Chennai Airport and 46 Kms from Chennai. The temple is situated on Thiruporur to Mamallapuram (OMR) route. All buses going to Mamallapuram in OMR passes through this village. Buses are available from Tambaram, Thiruporur and Chennai.

Location