Shiva Vishnu Temple, Kondamangalam, Chengalpattu

Shiva Vishnu Temple, Kondamangalam, Chengalpattu

Shiva Vishnu Temple is a group of Hindu Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu located in Kondamangalam Village in Chengalpattu Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. The temples are believed to be built in 7^th century CE by Pallavas but the temples have been lost completely. The villagers dug out the idols from the ground and built the temples recently.

The Temples

There are two temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu located adjacent to each other. Both the temples are facing towards east and consists of sanctum, ardha mandapam and mukha mandapam. The sanctum of the Shiva shrine enshrines the presiding deity, Esana Dharbaranyeswarar in the form of Shiva Lingam. His consort, Pranambigai is housed in a separate south facing shrine.

Her shrine is situated in the mukha mandapa of the Shiva shrine. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing towards the Shiva shrine. Chandikeswarar shrine can be seen in his usual location. The sanctum of the Vishnu shrine enshrines an image of Kariya Manicka Perumal with his consorts Sridevi & Bhoodevi. Garuda can be seen facing towards his sanctum. There are two temple ponds associated with these temples.

Contact

Shiva Vishnu Temple,

Kondamangalam,

Chengalpattu Taluk,

Chengalpattu District – 603 209

Mobile: +91 99411 34695 / 95511 43024 / 97102 30154

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1 Km from Kondamangalam Bus Stop, 7 Kms from Singaperumalkoil, 8 Kms from Singaperumalkoil Bus Stop, 8 Kms from Singaperumalkoil Railway Station, 10 Kms from Nellikkuppam, 14 Kms from Chengalpattu, 23 Kms from Thiruporur, 36 Kms from Chennai Airport and 56 Kms from Chennai. The temple is located at about 7 Kms to the east of Singaperumalkoil on Singaperumalkoil to Thiruporur route via Nellikkuppam. Buses (82, M60) from Singaperumalkoil pass through this village.

Location

Kamala Narayana Perumal Temple, Kayar, Chengalpattu

Kamala Narayana Perumal Temple, Kayar, Chengalpattu

Kamala Narayana Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Kayar Village in Thiruporur Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Kamala Narayana Perumal and Mothers are Sridevi & Bhudevi.

History

The temple is believed to be built by the Pallavas in 8^th century CE and later extensively renovated by Cholas. The temple was completely renovated in recent years in such a way that its ancient features are lost permanently except the two stone slabs with Chola period inscriptions, There are two undated inscriptions belonged to the Cholas in this temple. These inscriptions refer the temple as Urudaipperumal Thiru Metralidevar at Kayaru in Kumulinadu, a subdivision of Amur Kottam. The village was also called as Kamala Narayana Chaturvedi Mangalam in ancient times.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. Balipeedam and Garudan can be seen in front of the temple facing towards the sanctum. The temple consists of sanctum, artha mandapam and mukha mandapam. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity Kamala Narayana Perumal. He is seen in standing posture flanked by his consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi. Vinayaga, Lakshmi Narasimha, Vishnu, Lakshmi Hayagreeva and Durga are the koshta idols located around the sanctum walls.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 250 metres from Kayar Bus Stop, 5 Kms from Kattur, 9 Kms from Thiruporur, 10 Kms from Thiruporur Bus Stand, 11 Kms from Kelambakkam, 23 Kms from Guduvanchery Railway Station, 25 Kms from Vandalur, 25 Kms from Chengalpattu, 27 Kms from Chengalpattu Junction Railway Station, 30 Kms from Tambaram, 34 Kms from Chennai Airport and 47 Kms from Chennai. The temple is situated at about 9 Kms from Mambakkam Junction on Vandalur to Kelambakkam route. MTC Bus No 555M from Tambaram to Thiruporur passes through Kayar and Mambakkam. Share Autos and Autos are available from Mambakkam Junction and Thiruporur.

Location

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

Maha Kaleeswarar Temple, Pazhayanur, Chengalpattu

Maha Kaleeswarar Temple, Pazhayanur, Chengalpattu

Maha Kaleeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Pazhayanur Village in Madurantakam Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Maha Kaleeswarar and Mother is called as Maragathavalli. The Temple is situated on southern banks of Palar River.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with a dilapidated entrance arch. The pillars and foundations of the arch can be seen. Shrines of Murugan and Ganesha can be seen at the entrance arch. These shrines are of recent origin. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing the sanctum though a hole. The Temple consists of sanctum, ardha mandapam, maha mandapam and open mukha mandapa.

Presiding Deity is called as Maha Kaleeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Lord is a Swayambhu Moorthy (self-manifested). The sanctum is in the form of Gajabrusta, the shape of an elephant in its sitting posture. Tripuranthaka, Dakshinamurthy, Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva Durga are the koshta idols located around the sanctum walls.

Chandikeswarar shrine can be seen in his usual location. Mother is called as Maragathavalli. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. There are shrines for Sakthi Ganapathy, Sadasiva Brahmendra, Maha Kali, Veera Ganapathy, Pralayantha Bhairava and Murugan in the temple premises. There is an inscriptional slab in the temple premises.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Padalam, 2.5 Kms from Padalam Railway Station, 2.5 Kms from Kolambakkam, 15 Kms from Maduranthakam, 15 Kms from Chengalpattu, 16 Kms from Chengalpattu Junction Railway Station, 16 Kms from Chengalpattu New Bus Stand, 55 Kms from Chennai Airport and 74 Kms from Chennai. The Temple is situated at about 2.5 Kms from Kolambakkam off the Chengalpattu to Madurantakam route.

Location

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

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/10/soleeswarar-temple-pillaiyarpalayam-legends.html

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

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/10/soleeswarar-temple-pillaiyarpalayam-temple.html

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

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/10/soleeswarar-temple-pillaiyarpalayam-connectivity.html

Location

Mathaleswarar Temple, Melachery, Villupuram

Mathaleswarar Temple, Melachery, Villupuram

Mathaleswarar Temple is a Hindu Cave Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Melachery Village near Gingee Town in Gingee Taluk in Villupuram District of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple was called as Shikari Pallaveswaram in ancient times. Presiding Deity is called as Mathaleswarar and Mother is called as Brihan Nayagi. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

History

The temple was called as Sri Shikarai Pallaveswaram as per the inscription on the northern wall of the cave temple. Though the name of the temple has Pallava in it, the cave temple did not follow any of the Pallava architectural style. The inscription mentions a king named Chandraditya. This King is not identified with any Pallava Kings. He might be the vassal of Pallava King. Shikari mentioned in the inscription might be the wife of the Pallava Vassal, Chandraditya. She would have excavated this cave temple named after his Pallava Overlord.

The Temple

This cave temple is excavated in the western face of a small granite boulder, located to the north of the village. The Temple is popularly known as Mathaleswarar Temple by locals. This cave temple is facing towards west. A stone Dhwaja Sthambam, Balipeedam and Nandi can be found outside facing the sanctum. The rock cut cave shrine is hidden by a newly built Mandapam from the ruins of an earlier Mandapam.

The Sanctum Sanctorum (Cave Temple) consists of Sanctum and Mukha Mandapam. The Mukha Mandapam consists of two pillars and two pilasters. The pillars and pilasters are square in shape. This arrangement divides the cave into three partitions of equal size. Presiding deity is called as Mathaleswarar and is facing west. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam.

The Lingam and Avudaiyar are carved from the living rock, a feature never seen in Pallava Cave temples. There is a lotus carved on the ceiling just above this Lingam. There are no Dvarapalas guarding the sanctum. Mother is called as Brihan Nayagi and is facing south. She is carved on the northern wall of the cave and housed inside a niche. This carving looks like later addition.

There is a carving of Lord Ganesha in the southern wall of the cave temple. There are few shrines built opposite near to this cave temple. There are shrines for Lord Murugan, Ganesha and few other gods facing the cave temple. There is a huge pond in front of the cave temple. A newly built Murugan temple can be seen in the nearby hill top.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 3 Kms from Singavaram, 6 Kms from Gingee, 6 Kms from Gingee Bus Stand, 13 Kms from Malaiyanur, 34 Kms from Thindivanam, 35 Kms from Thindivanam Railway Station, 41 Kms from Thiruvannamalai, 47 Kms from Villupuram and 139 Kms from Chennai Airport. The temple is situated on Gingee to Malaiyanur route.

Location

Erikarai Kailasanathar Temple, Sevilimedu, Kanchipuram

Erikarai Kailasanathar Temple, Sevilimedu, Kanchipuram

Erikarai Kailasanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Sevilimedu village near Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram Taluk in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and Mother is called as Kamakshi. This temple is also called as Merku Kailasanathar Temple / West Kailasanathar Temple. The place was called as Shiva Linga Medu in ancient times and got corrupted to Sevilimedu to the present day.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/06/erikarai-kailasanathar-temple-sevilimedu-legends.html

History

The temple is believed to be around 1000 years old built by Pallavas. The temple was completely lost due to nature’s fury. The area was covered under bush and Lingam got buried in the earth. Locals in 20^th century found the Lingam and built this temple under the guidance of Kanchi Maha Periyava of Kanchi Kamakoti Peedam. The temple was consecrated by Maha Periyava in 1989.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/06/erikarai-kailasanathar-temple-sevilimedu-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 09.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 04.00 PM to 08.00 PM.

Religious Significance

Sevilimedu has 4 Shiva Lingas namely West (Merku) Kailasanathar, East (Kizhakku) Kailasanathar, North (Vadakku) Kailasanathar and South (Therku) Kailasanathar. Out of these three Shiva Lingas, three of them namely West (Merku) Kailasanathar, North (Vadakku) Kailasanathar and South (Therku) Kailasanathar are housed in Erikarai Kailasanathar Temple. The remaining Lingam namely East Kailasanathar is housed in a separate temple called Kizhakku Kailasanathar temple, situated in the midst of the Village.

Prayers

This temple is considered as Rahu Ketu Parihara Sthalam. Devotees worship here for relief from Pitru Dosha, & Kalathira Dosha, child boon, relief from diseases and relief from family problems.

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/06/erikarai-kailasanathar-temple-sevilimedu-connectivity.html

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