Malligavaneswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Malligavaneswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Malligavaneswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Malligavaneswarar and Mother is called as Kamakshi. This temple is situated in Chettikulam Silar Street.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. Balipeedam and Nandi can be found facing towards the sanctum. The temple consists of sanctum only. Presiding Deity is called as Malligavaneswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. As in other temples in Kanchipuram, there is no separate shrine of Parvathi as it is believed that Kamakshi of Kanchipuram Kamakshi Temple is the common Parvathi shrine for all Shiva temples.

Connectivity

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Malligarjuneswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Malligarjuneswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Malligarjuneswarar is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Malligarjuneswarar and Mother is called as Kamakshi. This temple is situated behind the Madha Koil.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. Balipeedam and Nandi can be found facing the sanctum. The temple consists of only sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Malligarjuneswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. As in other temples in Kanchipuram, there is no separate shrine of Parvathi as it is believed that Kamakshi of Kanchipuram Kamakshi Temple is the common Parvathi shrine for all Shiva temples.

Connectivity

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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.

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Kubera Lingeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Kubera Lingeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Kubera Lingeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Kubera Lingeswarar and Mother is called as Kamakshi. This temple is situated very close to Sathyanatheswarar Temple near Mamallan Nagar.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. Balipeedam and Nandi can be found facing towards the sanctum. The temple consists of sanctum only. Presiding Deity is called as Kubera Lingeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. As in other temples in Kanchipuram, there is no separate shrine of Parvathi as it is believed that Kamakshi of Kanchipuram Kamakshi Temple is the common Parvathi shrine for all Shiva temples. There are shrines for Vinayaga and Murugan in the temple premises.

Connectivity

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Romasarewarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Romasarewarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Romasarewarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Romasarewarar and Mother is called as Kamakshi Amman. This Temple is considered as one of the 108 Shiva temples mentioned in Kanchi Puranam. The Temple is also called as Romasaresam.

Legends

As per legend, Sage Romesa installed a Shiva Linga and worshipped Lord Shiva here. Hence, Lord Shiva came to be called as Romasarewarar.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. The temple consists of sanctum and mukha mandapam. The mukha mandapam is an asbestos shed. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing towards the sanctum in the mukha mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Romasarewarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. As in other temples in Kanchipuram, there is no separate shrine of Parvathi as it is believed that Kamakshi of Kanchipuram is the common Parvathi shrine for all Shiva temples.

Connectivity

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Kesaveswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Kesaveswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Kesaveswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Pillaiyarpalayam, a well-known locality in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Kesaveswarar and Mother is called as Kamakshi Amman. The temple is located close to the Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple.

Legends

As per legend, Lord Vishnu, also called as Kesava had worshipped Lord Shiva at this temple. Hence, Lord Shiva came to be called as Kesaveswarar.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing towards the sanctum. The temple consists of sanctum and ardha mandapam. Shrines of Vinayaga and Murugan can be found at the entrance of the ardha mandapam on either side. Presiding deity is called as Kesaveswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Chandikeswarar shrine can be seen in his usual location. As in other temples in Kanchipuram, there is no separate shrine of Parvathi as it is believed that Kamakshi of Kanchipuram is the common Parvathi shrine for all Shiva temples.

Connectivity

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Suryeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Suryeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Suryeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Suryeswarar and Mother is called as Kamakshi. The temple is situated in Dhamalvar Street in Periya Kanchipuram.

Legends

As per legend, Lord Surya worshipped Lord Shiva at this temple. Hence, Lord Shiva came to be called as Suryeswarar.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch. The entrance arch has stucco images of Lord Shiva and Parvathy flanked by Nandis. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing towards the sanctum. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum and ardha mandapam. Sub shrines of Vinayaga and Murugan with consorts Valli & Devasena can be seen at the entrance of the ardha mandapam on either side. 

Presiding Deity is called as Suryeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. As in other temples in Kanchipuram, there is no separate shrine of Parvathi as it is believed that Kamakshi of Kanchipuram is the common Parvathi shrine for all Shiva temples. Sundara Vinayagar can be seen on the left side of the entrance arch. 

Connectivity

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Kanganeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Kanganeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Kanganeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Kanganeswarar / Padhaleeswarar and Mother is called as Kamakshi. This Temple is considered as one of the 108 Shiva temples mentioned in Kanchi Puranam. The Temple is also called as Kanganesam / Padhaleeswarar Temple. The temple is situated in Kammala Street in Periya Kanchipuram.

Legends

As per legend, Once, Goddess Parvathy came to Kanchipuram to worship Lord Shiva. She installed a Shiva Linga, wore a gold string around her wrist and worshipped Lord Shiva to protect her against all evil. As Goddess Parvathy wore a gold string (Kanganam) around her wrist at this place, the place came to be called as Kanganesam.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch. The entrance arch has stucco images of Rishabaroodar flanked by Nandis. The temple is situated in a pit below ground level. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing the sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Kanganeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. He is also called as Padhaleeswarar as the Linga is situated below the ground level. Kamakshi Amman of Kanchi Kamakshi temple is considered as the consort of Lord Shiva here. Theertham associated with this temple is Kangana Theertham. It is situated opposite to the temple.

Connectivity

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Periyandavar Temple, Kanchipuram

Periyandavar Temple, Kanchipuram

Periyandavar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Periyandavar / Gurunatha Swamy. This Temple is considered as one of the five temples worshipped by Arjuna in Kanchipuram.

Legends

As per legend, Arjuna, the greatest archer and one of the five Pandavas before going to the Mahabharata war, wanted to obtain Pasupathastra from Lord Shiva. On the advice of Lord Krishna, Arjuna visited Kanchipuram and performed penance on Lord Shiva. On knowing about Arjuna's penance, Duryodhana sent a demon Mookasura to kill Arjuna. Demon Mookasura took the form of a wild boar to interrupt Arjuna's worship. On knowing this, Lord Shiva appeared there in the form of a hunter. It is also believed that the four Vedas followed the Lord in the form of dogs to protect Arjuna.

Arjuna shot an arrow on the boar and killed it. At the same time, Lord Shiva had also released an arrow from his bow. A scuffle arose between the two as to whose arrow had killed the boar. The scuffle leads to a fight and Arjuna broke Lord Shiva's bow since Arjuna fought with his Gandiva and Shiva came with normal bow but not Pinaka. Then both of them were involved in sword fight and wrestling. Lord Shiva sliced and stabbed Arjuna many times and blood started flowing out like a stream. Lord Shiva cut off Arjuna's sword due to which they began wrestling.

Lord Shiva lifted and threw down Arjuna many times. Still Arjuna raised and was ready to attack. At last Arjuna realised that the hunter was none other than Lord Shiva himself and begged his pardon. Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi gave darshan to Arjuna and blessed him with the Pasupathastra. Lord Shiva also taught him about the art of using the Pasupathastra. Hence, Lord Shiva acted as Guru to Arjuna, Lord Shiva came to be called as Guruswamy / Periyandavar.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Periyandavar / Gurunatha Swamy. He is housed in the sanctum along with Parvathy in sitting posture instead of his usual Lingam form. There is a shrine for Lord Vinayaga in the temple premises.

Connectivity

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Soleeswarar Temple, Pillaiyarpalayam, Kanchipuram

Soleeswarar Temple, Pillaiyarpalayam, Kanchipuram

Soleeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Pillaiyarpalayam, a well-known locality in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Soleeswarar / Samhara Bhairaveswarar and Mother is called as Kamakshi Amman. This Temple is considered as one of the 108 Shiva temples mentioned in Kanchi Puranam. The Temple is also called as Vairavesam. The Temple is famous for its shrines for Ashta Bhairavas in Linga form.

Legends

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History

The Temple was believed to be built by Pallavas in 8^th Century CE and was extensively renovated by Cholas and Vijayanagara Kings.

The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 08.00 am to 10.00 am and 05.00 pm to 07.00 pm.

Prayers

Devotees worships Ashta Bhairavas on Theipirai Ashtami day to get their wishes fulfilled. 

Connectivity

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