Gauthameswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Gauthameswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Gauthameswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Gauthameswarar 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 Gauthamesam. This Temple is considered as seventh Temple in Saptha Sthana Temples of Kanchipuram.  

Legends

Once, Seven sages (Athiri, Kucha, Vasishta, Brighu, Gautama, Kashyapa and Angira) performed penance on Lord Brahma in Himalayas. Lord Brahma appeared before them and shared his divine knowledge with them. Lord Brahma, during the course of his divine advice to the seven sages laid emphasis on the greatness of Lord Shiva and Kanchipuram. Lord Brahma stated that a good deed done at Kanchipuram is equal to many good deeds done at other places. 

As per Lord Brahma advice, the seven Sages went to Kanchipuram, took bath in Sivaganga Theertham of Kanchipuram Ekambaranathar Temple and installed Shiva Lingas under their respective names. These temples are collectively called as Saptha Sthana Temples of Kanchipuram. It is said that Gauthama Rishi installed and worshipped Shiva Linga at this Temple. Hence Lord Shiva of this temple are called as Gauthameswarar. This Temple is considered as seventh Saptha Sthana temples of Kanchipuram.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east. Presiding Deity is called as Gauthameswarar and is facing east.  He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Bana Linga under Arasa Maram (Peepal tree). Nandi can be found facing the Linga. Few Idols like Vinayaga and Nagas can be found in the sanctum. Avudaiyar is housed in another shrine in front of the sanctum. 

Dakshinamoorthy, Brahma and Vishnu are the Koshta idols located around this shrine. This shrine consists of Sanctum and Mukha Mandapam. This shrine is situated in front of Gauthameswarar Shrine. 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

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/10/gauthameswarar-temple-kanchipuram-connectivity.html

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Bageeshwarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Bageeshwarar Temple, Kanchipuram  

Bageeshwarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Bageeshwarar / Bhargaveswarar and Mother is called as Tripura Sundari. The Temple is also called as Bhargavesam. This Temple is considered as one of the 108 Shiva temples mentioned in Kanchi Puranam. This Temple is considered as sixth Saptha Sthana temples of Kanchipuram.

Legends

Once, Seven sages (Athiri, Kucha, Vasishta, Brighu, Gautama, Kashyapa and Angira) performed penance on Lord Brahma in Himalayas. Lord Brahma appeared before them and shared his divine knowledge with them. Lord Brahma, during the course of his divine advice to the seven sages laid emphasis on the greatness of Lord Shiva and Kanchipuram. Lord Brahma stated that a good deed done at Kanchipuram is equal to many good deeds done at other places.

As per Lord Brahma advice, the seven Sages went to Kanchipuram, took bath in Sivaganga Theertham of Kanchipuram Ekambaranathar Temple and installed Shiva Lingas under their respective names. These temples are collectively called as Saptha Sthana Temples of Kanchipuram. It is said that Brighu Rishi installed and worshipped Shiva Linga at this Temple. Hence Lord Shiva of this temple are called as Bageeshwarar / Bhargaveswarar. This Temple is considered as sixth Saptha Sthana temples of Kanchipuram.

History

This Temple is believed to be built by Pallavas and was reconstructed without keeping any trace of antiquity. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/10/bageeshwarar-temple-kanchipuram-temple.html

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/10/bageeshwarar-temple-kanchipuram-connectivity.html

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Kucheswarar and Athreeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Kucheswarar and Athreeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Kucheswarar and Athreswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deities are Kucheswarar & Athreswarar and Mother is called as Kamakshi. The Temple are also called as Kuchesam and Athreesam. This Temple is considered as one of the 108 Shiva temples mentioned in Kanchi Puranam. This Temple is also considered as second and third Saptha Sthana temples of Kanchipuram. 

Legends

Once, Seven sages (Athiri, Kucha, Vasishta, Brighu, Gautama, Kashyapa and Angira) performed penance on Lord Brahma in Himalayas. Lord Brahma appeared before them and shared his divine knowledge with them. Lord Brahma, during the course of his divine advice to the seven sages laid emphasis on the greatness of Lord Shiva and Kanchipuram. Lord Brahma stated that a good deed done at Kanchipuram is equal to many good deeds done at other places.

As per Lord Brahma advice, the seven Sages went to Kanchipuram, took bath in Sivaganga Theertham of Kanchipuram Ekambaranathar Temple and installed Shiva Lingas under their respective names. These temples are collectively called as Saptha Sthana Temples of Kanchipuram. It is said that Athiri and Kucha installed and worshipped Shiva Linga at this Temple. Hence Lord Shiva of this temple are called as Kucheswarar and Athreswarar. This Temple is considered as second and third Saptha Sthana temples of Kanchipuram.

History

This Temple was believed to be built by Pallavas and completely rebuilt in 90s. The recent Kumbabhishekam was held in 2012.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Mukha Mandapam. Nandi and Balipeedam can be seen in the Mukha Mandapam facing the Sanctum. Presiding Deities are Kucheswarar and Athreeswarar. Both are housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam.

Athreeswarar Lingam can be seen on the left side and Kucheswarar Lingam can be seen on the right side of the sanctum. Vinayaga, Dakshinamoorthy, Lingodbhava, Vishnu and Durga are the Koshta Idols located around the sanctum walls. 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 Kamakshi Temple is the common Parvathi shrine for all Shiva temples. There is a shrine for Saraswathy, goddess of education, in the temple premises. This Shrine is newly added in the temple complex in 2012. There is a Navagraha shrine in the prakaram.

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/09/kucheswarar-and-athreeswarar-temple-kanchipuram-connectivity.html

Location