Angala Parameshwari Temple, Koovathur, Chengalpattu

Angala Parameshwari Temple, Koovathur, Chengalpattu

Angala Parameshwari Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to goddess Sakthi located in Koovathur Village in Cheyyur Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. This temple is believed to be built during the Vijayanagara period. This temple is situated on the southern bank of Palar River.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch. The entrance arch has stucco images of Angala Parameshwari flanked by Vinayaga and Murugan. Balipeedam, Dwaja Sthambam and lion vehicle can be seen immediately after the entrance arch facing towards the sanctum. The temple consists of sanctum, maha mandapam and mukha mandapam. The sanctum enshrines a four armed image of Angala Parameshwari. Shrines of Vinayaka, Muruga, Durga, Sapta Mathas, Navagrahas, Madurai Veeran, and Pavadai Rayan can be seen in the temple premises. Sthala Vriksham is Neem Tree.

Festivals

Chithra Pournami Oonjal Thiruvizha (Apr-May), Aadi Pooram (Jul-Aug and Masi Maha Shivaratri (Feb-Mar) are the festivals celebrated here with much fanfare.

Contact

Angala Parameshwari Temple,

Koovathur, Cheyyur Taluk,

Chengalpattu District – 603 305

Mobile: +91 97872 71053 / 98947 89875 / 98948 98857

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 500 metres from Koovathur Bus Stop, 15 Kms from Kalpakkam, 21 Kms from Cheyyur, 27 Kms from Mahabalipuram, 27 Kms from Thirukazhukundram, 29 Kms from Maduranthakam Railway Station, 31 Kms from Maduranthakam, 39 Kms from Chengalpattu, 70 Kms from Puducherry, 80 Kms from Chennai Airport and 83 Kms from Chennai. The temple is situated on Chennai to Puducherry route (East Coast Road). All the buses plying between Chennai and Pondicherry on the East Coast Road will stop at Koovathur.

Location

Vaaleeswarar Temple, Koovathur, Chengalpattu

Vaaleeswarar Temple, Koovathur, Chengalpattu

Vaaleeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Koovathur Village in Cheyyur Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Vaaleeswarar and Mother is called as Tripura Sundari. This temple is situated on the southern bank of Palar River.

Legends

As per legend, Vali, the elder brother of Sugreeva killed a demon named Mayavi after an intense fight in a cave. Due to the killing, Vali was afflicted with brahmahatya dosha. To get relief from the dosha, Vali worshipped Lord Shiva of this temple. As Vali worshipped Lord Shiva here, Lord Shiva of this temple came to be called as Vaaleeswarar and the theertham came to be called as Vali Theertham.

History

The original temple might have been built by the Pallavas as the Lingam in the sanctum is a Shodasa Lingam of Pallava style. However, the present might have been built along with the Aadhi Kesava Perumal Temple during the Vijayanagara period in 15^th century CE.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east with five tiered rajagopuram. Dwaja Sthambam, Balipeedam and Nandi can be seen immediately after the rajagopuram. The main shrine consists of sanctum, ardha mandapa and mukha mandapam. Dvarapalas can be seen at the entrance of the ardha mandapam on either side. Presiding deity is called as Vaaleeswarar and is facing east.

He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Shiva Lingam. The Lingam is a Shodasha Lingam (Lingam with 16 stripes). Vinayaga Dakshinamoorthy, Lingodbhava, Brahma and Durga are the koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar shrine can be seen in his usual location. Mother is called as Tripura Sundari. She is  housed in a separate south facing shrine.

Her shrine is situated in the mukha mandapa on the right side. Shrines of Vinayagar, Murugan with his consorts Valli & Devasena, Bhairavar, Suryan, Chandran and Saneeswarar in the temple premises. Theertham associated with this temple is Vaali Theertham. It is situated in front of the temple. Sthala Vriksham is Pavazhamalli.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 08.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and 05.30 p.m. to 07.30 p.m.

Contact

Vaaleeswarar Temple,

Koovathur, Cheyyur Taluk,

Chengalpattu District – 603 305

Mobile: +91 97872 71058 / 98947 89875

Mobile: +91 98949 18823 / 94440 35577

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 200 metres from Koovathur Bus Stop, 15 Kms from Kalpakkam, 21 Kms from Cheyyur, 27 Kms from Mahabalipuram, 27 Kms from Thirukazhukundram, 29 Kms from Maduranthakam Railway Station, 31 Kms from Maduranthakam, 39 Kms from Chengalpattu, 70 Kms from Puducherry, 80 Kms from Chennai Airport and 83 Kms from Chennai. The temple is situated on Chennai to Puducherry route (East Coast Road). All the buses plying between Chennai and Pondicherry on the East Coast Road will stop at Koovathur.

Location

Adhi Kesava Perumal Temple, Koovathur, Chengalpattu

Adhi Kesava Perumal Temple, Koovathur, Chengalpattu

Aadhi Kesava Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Koovathur Village in Cheyyur Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Aadhi Kesava Perumal and Mother is called as Maragathavalli. The temple is known for its eight wells representing the eight sacred rivers of India namely Ganga, Yamuna, Sarasvati, Sarayu, Godavari, Narmada, Tungabhadra, and Kaveri. This temple is situated on the southern bank of Palar River.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2024/07/adhi-kesava-perumal-temple-koovathur-legends.html

History

This temple was constructed by Sadashivayyadeva Maharaya, son of Saluva Manga Udayar Devamaharaya of Vijayanagara Dynasty as per the inscription in the nearby Angalamman Temple.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2024/07/adhi-kesava-perumal-temple-koovathur-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 06.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. and 05.00 p.m. to 08.00 p.m.

Festivals

Margazhi Vaikunda Ekadasi (Dec-Jan) is the most famous festival celebrated here.

Prayers

This temple is considered as Pithru Dosha Parihara Sthalam. Those suffering from Budha Doshas in their horoscopes worship here to get relief from their doshas. It is said that the devotees take bath in all the theerthams of this temple and worship Lord Adhi Kesava Perumal for relief from all their sins during the Vishnupathi Punyakala (from 2.30 am to 10.30 am) during the first day of Tamil months of Vaikasi (May-Jun), Aavani (Aug-Sep), Karthigai (Nov-Dec) and Masi (Feb-Mar).

Contact

Adhi Kesava Perumal Temple,

Koovathur, Cheyyur Taluk,

Chengalpattu District – 603 305

Mobile: +91 97908 46554 / 98410 44567

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 750 metres from Koovathur Bus Stop, 15 Kms from Kalpakkam, 21 Kms from Cheyyur, 27 Kms from Mahabalipuram, 27 Kms from Thirukazhukundram, 29 Kms from Maduranthakam Railway Station, 31 Kms from Maduranthakam, 39 Kms from Chengalpattu, 70 Kms from Puducherry, 80 Kms from Chennai Airport and 83 Kms from Chennai. The temple is situated on Chennai to Puducherry route (East Coast Road). All the buses plying between Chennai and Pondicherry on the East Coast Road will stop at Koovathur.

Location