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Temples around Chennai (South)
Listed below are many of the ancient temples around Chennai that have great legendary signicance.
A few popular modern day temples are also listed alongside. This is a dynamic list and will be
constantly updated as and when information is got.
The Around Chennai page was becoming bulkier and so has been split into two parts as follows:
Around Chennai-South (this page) (South of Chennai Bangalore highways):
East Coast Road (ECR)
Marakkanam Tindivanam
Kelambakkam Vandalur
Thirupporur Chenglepat
Tambaram Chenglepat
Chenglepat
Chenglepat - Thirukkazhukundram
Chenglepat Tindivanam
Around Chenglepat
Chenglepat Kanchipuram
Walajabad Thirumaagaral
Kanchipuram Uthiramerur
Kanchipuram Manmapathi Vandavasi
Singaperumal Koil Oragadam
Vandalur Padappai Oragadam
Oragadam Walajabad (Kanchipuram)
Walajabad Sunguvarchathram (Sriperumpudur)
Oragadam Sriperumpudur
Sriperumpudur Kaveripakkam (Bangalore Highway)
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Around Chennai-North (North of Chennai Bangalore highways):
Thirumazhisai Thiruvallur
Mappedu Perambakkam Thakkolam
Kanchipuram Arakkonam
Kaveripakkam Sholingur
In and around Thiruvallur
Perambakkam Thiruvallur
Thiruvallur Thirvalankadu Arakkonam
Thiruvallur Thiruthani
Thiruvallur Poondi Uthukkoai
Redhills (Puzhal) Thiruvallur
Avadi Thiruvallur
Around Thiruthani
Arakkonam Sholingur
Uthukoai Thirupathi
Around Ponneri
Last updated : 15th May 2012
East Coast Road (ECR)
Kailasanathar Temple at Kovalam
A parihara sthalam for marriage obstacles. Girls having marriage obstacles tie mangalsutras directly
to the Ambal by themselves; boys with marriage obstacles tie mangalsutras to the Nandikeswar
opposite the Kailasanathar. There are three Ganapthis in the temple. Gubera Ganapathy is facing the
North (the direction of Guberan); Vijaya Ganapathy in another shrine gives success in exam and
profession; Sivasakthi Ganapathy is present in the Koshtam. Sri Venkatesa Perumal with boodevi,
Suryan, Mahalingam, Mahakali, Swarna Bairavar and Nagathamman are present in the mandapam.
Ramayana incident sculptures are present in the pillars. The pillar sculpture of Sivan kicking Yaman
to save Markandeyan is being worshipped by people for longevity in life.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/717045/Kailasanathar-Koil-Temple) Photos
(hp://www.ickriver.com/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157603923433424/) Weblink
(hp://temple.dinamalar.com/New.php?id=1150)
Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple at Thiruvidanthai
Signicance: One of 108 divya desams.
Location: In Chennai Mahabalipuram ECR, after Kovalam, about 10 kms before Mahabalipuram.
The temple arch can be seen on the ECR road itself on the right side.
Main deity: Lakshmi varaha perumal in standing posture.
Utsavar: Nithya kalyana perumal and Komavalli thayar.
Legend: Vara perumal married 360 daughters of Sage Klava and He is known as Nithya Kalyana
perumal. All 360 were united into one and named as Lakshmi and He has her on His lap, so the
name as Thiruvidanthai.
Theertham: Kalyana teertham & Varaha teertham.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/221817/DD62-Arulmigu-Nithyakalyanaperumal-Temple-
Thiruvidanthai-Kanchipuram-Tamilnadu-Divya-Desam-62) Photos (hp://www.ickriver.com
/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157623440039528/) Weblink1 (hp://www.dharsanam.com/2008/03
/thiruvidandhai-sri-nithya-kalyaana.html) Weblink2 (hp://prtraveller.blogspot.com/2008/03
/thiruvidanthai-nithya-kalyana-perumal.html)
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Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple at Thirukkadalmallai / Mahabalipuram (Divya Desam)
Signicance: One of 108 Divya desams.
Location: Near Mahabalipuram bus stand; 60 kms from Chennai; 11 kms from Thiruvidanthai.
Main deity: Sthala sayana perumal in sleeping posture; Bujanga sayanam with his right hand on his
chest as Upadesa mudra; Thaayaar Nilamangai Thaayaar
Theertham: Pundareeka Pushkarini, Garuda river.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/1272406/Sthalasayana-Perumal-temple-Thirukkadal-
mallai) Weblink (hp://prtraveller.blogspot.com/2008/03/thiru-kadan-mallai-sthala-sayana.html)
Sri Ranganathar Temple at Nathamedu
The temple is a small one and Sri Ranganathar, who is usually seen in a sayana posture, is seen here
in an unusual siing posture and that too in a very stylish and relaxed posture. Seems to be relaxing
after a big war / task. (When you go, it would be nice to take some oil also for lighting deepams the
temple needs it).
Just opposite the temple across the main road, there is a small old Shiva temple as well but
modernised with bathroom tiles.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/10173218/Sri-Ranganathar-temple-NATHAMEDU) Photos
(hp://www.ickriver.com/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157624759284993/)
Sri Malaimandala Perumal temple at Sathurangapainam (Sadras)
This was originally a Lakshmi Narayana temple. Later, with Varadaraja Perumal appearing here as a
Swayambu Murthy, Lakshmi Narayana is said to have given way for Lord Varadaraja. Though this is
not one of the Divya desams, this temple has a rich legend and signicances behind.
Sridevi is looking at the earth and Boodevi is looking at us (usually it will be the other way). All
graha / vasthu doshas are expected to be cleared here since boodevi is looking at us.
The conch (sangu) at the hands of Lord Varadarajar is in a posture of ready for prayoga in a
Gajendra moksha swaroopam.
Sridevis slightly higher than Boodevi as told by sasthra.
Narasimhar is on top of the entrance to sanctum (usually Gaja Lakshmi will be present).
The Garudazhwar is called Ashta naga garudan and having eight nagars around his body.
The Anjaneyar idol was specially designed by Sankaracharyar and is a rare one.
The real fact that the sanctum sanctorum is on an elevated hillock (as the name malai mandalam
suggests) came to light during sunami.
The rst of the Azhvaars, Bhoothath Azhvaar, is said to have stayed at this place. He is seen in a
Gnana Mudra Posture similar to the one at Thiru Kadal Mallai Divya Desam.
The outer entrance door is many hundred years old with copper inscriptions in it.
Sri Raghavendhra Swamigal stayed in this region for quite some time and conducted regular
discourses in this temple and there are records at Manthralaya for this.
A Raghavendhra Mrithika Brindhavan is present very near this temple.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/13187908/MALAI-MANDALA-PERUMAL-KOVIL-
TEMPLE) Photos (hp://www.ickriver.com/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157624759576507/) Weblink
(hp://prtraveller.blogspot.com/2010/07/sathurangapatnam-malai-mandala-perumal.html)
Shiva Temple at Sathurangapainam
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An ancient temple
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/117482/ShivaTemple) Photos (hp://www.ickr.com/photos
/rajushanthi/sets/72157632904205496/)
Sri Premika Vial temple at Vialapuram
This is located on the ECR, after Mahabalipuram, 2 km from Pudhupainam. Built by the
representative of the Vijayanagara King Krishna Dhevarayar (1507-1529), this is being maintained by
Archeological Survey of India (ASI). Unlike the other Panduranan temples, 5 feet tall Vial here is
seen with Rukmani and Sathyabama. There is a separate shrine for Santhana lakshmi thayar as well.
There are shrines for Srinivasa Perumal, Varadharaja Perumal, Ramanujar and Viswasenar.
On every Ekadasi day, poojas are taking place in a grand scale from morning 9AM to 1PM with
Samprdhaya nama sankeerthana bhajans. Muralidhara Swamigal is closely associated with this
temple.
A beautiful temple, very neatly maintained, sincere bhaars, highly vibrant bajans and poojas what
else we need? Though the temple is open from 7 AM to 11 AM in the morning, it is best to visit by 9
AM for the morning pooja and be there till it is over by 9:45 or so. The namasankeerthans and bajans
are sung during everyday pooja and everyone will love it.
Contact: 92458 94065
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/6700431/Shri-Pramiki-Viala-Temple) Photos
Bairahi madam
Located at about 3 kms from Vialapuram and has a legend connection with the Perumal temple of
Sathurangapatnam.
Thirupuleeswarar and Vaikuntanatha Swamy (Shiva-Vishnu) Temple in Voyalur
Voyalur is located just before the big Palar bridge, 4 kms away from Kalpakkam and the temple is on
the left side of the ECR while going from Chennai at about 300 meters inside. Lile information
about the temple states that the temple was constructed by Mahendravarma Pallavan during 400 AD.
The temple has lots of inscriptions in Sanskrit, Pali and ancient Tamil. In the temple compound, Shiva
and Vishnu have separate sanctum sanctorums. This beautiful temple is very well maintained by
Archeological Survey of India (ASI).
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/10210642/Thirupuleeswarar-Shiva-and-Vaikuntanatha-Swamy-
Perumal-Temple) Photos (hp://www.ickriver.com/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157608561663533/)
Kanakambigai sametha Kailasanathar temple at Natham Parameswara Mangalam
It is located immediately after Voyalur and the big Palar bridge, to the right (west) side of the ECR
while going from Chennai. The temple is located in a tiny rocky island on one side of the Palar river
in a beautiful environment. A small bridge across the palar has been constructed by the temple
authorities to reach the temple. Per inscription, the temple was built in 800 AD in the regime of
Nirpathunga varma Pallavan. The beautiful legend sculpture shows Kailasanathar in meditation in
rain, with a Rajanagam covering Him as an umbrella and a cow pouring milk on Him. Worshipped
by Sukha Brahmma rishi. The temple was renovated with calcium (sudhai) only without using
cement using REACH foundations expertise. The kumbabhishegam took place recently in Feb 2013.
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Contact: Mr. V.S.Ravikumar @ 97890 56615 / vsravikumar15@yahoo.com
Sri Sambakeswara Sivacharyar @ 97860 58325
Mr.Arjunan @ 98439 16069 / Mr.Arul @ 99529 51142
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/13817044/Natham-Parameswara-mangalam-Kailashanathar-
temple) Photos (hp://www.ickriver.com/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157624759216773/)
Sri Sowmya dhamodhara Perumal temple at Natham Parameswara Mangalam
Sri Vasthu Lakshmi, Bhoomi devi thayar sametha Sri Sowmya dhamodhara Perumal temple is
located on the way to the Kailasanathar temple and the Kumbabhishegam took place along with the
Kailasanathar temple in Feb 2013. This is a new temple with ancient deities and inscriptions. The
Perumal and the Thayars were housed in a thatched shed for so long and a proper temple has been
constructed now. A very rare urchava idol had been found during renovation which is now kept in
the Archaeological museum. It is considered that all vasthu related problems will get solved by
worshipping the Perumal and Thayars here.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/27087157/Vasthu-Lakshmi-Boomi-Devi-Thayar-sametha-
Sowmya-Dhamodhara-Perumal-Temple) Photos (hp://www.ickr.com/photos/rajushanthi
/sets/72157632904108306/)
Shiva temple at Parameswari Mangalam
This is an ancient Pallava period Temple and a treasure house for history lovers.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/13817702/Easwaran-Temple) Photos (hp://www.ickr.com
/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157632899811003/)
Kandhaswamy Temple at Nergunapau
This is located in a branch o road from ECR to Maduranthaham. While going from Mahabalipuram
on the ECR, after the big palar bridge, there is a road to the right to Maduranthakam. Take that road
for about 2 kms, you will reach the temple. Its a small temple but with a great legend behind.
Chidhambaram Swamigal, before going to Thirupporur, got permission from this Murugan only.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/10210571/Kandaswamy-Temple) Photos
(hp://www.ickr.com/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157607986612382/)
Sanyasi hill
From Nergunapau, this is about 6 kms. There is a big lingam atop a small hillock with Nandhi in
front in open space surrounded by other hillocks. There are water streams on top. A massive banyan
tree and a village God temple underneath gives a picturesque atmosphere. Sidhars are believed to
worship Lord Shiva here; Girivalm on a full moon day is famous here.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/19820719/Sanyasi-Hill) Rajus Temple visit travelogue
(hp://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/2008/10/13/sanyasi-hill/)
Cheyyur
Cheyyur (Dont confuse this with Cheyyar which is near Kanchipuram) is mid-way between
Mahabalipuram and Marakkanam in the ECR. One of the roads from Maduranthakam lso joins ECR
here. Cheyyur junction is 27 kms from Madurantakkam and 110 kms from Chennai. This village was
developed during the reign of Veera Rajendra Chola and Kulothungan-III.
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1) Kandaswamy Temple
Located in the middle of the Cheyyur town, Shivas 27 bootha ganangal worshipped Murugar here.
Murugar gave dharshan to Arunagirinathar here. It is said that there were 9 Vinayagar shrines
around this temple worshipped by the Navagrahas but now only 6 remains. Lord Murugar is seen in
the sanctum with Abhaya hastham along with Valli and Devayanai. Unusually, Murugar Himself
shows up in all the koshtams in ve dierent forms.
Priest: Sakthidharan 94447 29512
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/16200512/Kandhaswamy-Temple) Photos
2) Kariya Manicka Perumal temple
Bhaar: Muralidhara Bhaar 97875 81323
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/16200542/Karia-Manicka-Perumal-Temple) Photos
3) Vanmikinathar Shiva temple
Priest: Sakthidharan 94447 29512
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/16200610/Mukthambihai-sametha-Vanmiki-nathar-temple)
Photos (hp://www.ickriver.com/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157623956490194/)
Kadukkaloor
While coming from Chennai, this is about 10 kms on the right side (west) of Kadappakkam on the
ECR, after Midway restaurant and ECR-Inn restaurant; before the road to Alamparai fort. This can
also be reached from Madhuranthaham via Soonambedu. There is a Perumal temple and a Shiva
temple separated by a beautiful temple tank. The temples, tank and the huge trees form a beautiful
and serene village atmosphere for worship. A very good place to visit.
1) Sri Ambujvalli sametha Sri Aadhi Kesava Perumal Temple
This is a 400 year old very beautiful temple and well maintained. Gigantic Adikeshava Perumal with
Thayar, typical of a Divya desam, are very beautiful. The adjacent temple tank also is very huge with
full of water. Vimanam is Aadhi Vimanam. Many priests of Thirupathi temple are from this place.
Contact: Sri. S. Manivanna Baachariyar Ph: 98653 14072 / 98439 01224 / 99430 90385 / 98428 29919
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/27341835/Perumal-Temple) Photos (hp://www.ickr.com
/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157633333827879/) Weblink (hp://rameshjs.wordpress.com/2008/04
/20/visit-to-kadukkalaoor-sri-adikeshava-perumal-devasthanam/)
2) Sri Mukthambihai sametha Sri Agastheeswarar Temple
This is also a many centuries old Shiva temple. As the temple was not in good condition the entire
temple was brought down and reconstructed. Very nice temple with Gopuram, Separate Sannidhi for
Thayar and a beautiful Nandhi.
Contact: Sri.D.Balakrishna Reddiyar @ 99437 31155 / Kandhaswamy Gurukkal @ 94435 96370
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/27341844/Shiva-Temple) Photos (hp://www.ickr.com/photos
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/rajushanthi/sets/72157633310565430/)
Vedaal Shiva temple
Situated near the Vedaal lake, one of the biggest lakes of Kanchipuram district, this temple was built
during the Raja Raja Chola period. The historical name of the village being hola Kerala
Chathurvethi mangalam, a village donated to the brahmins for vedic chanting.
The temple is more ancient than 994 A.D per archaeological ndings and is a treasure trove for the
history lovers. It has many unique forms of dierent deities. The temple is a Thoonganai maada
temple with Gajaprashta vimanam. Though in a dilapidated condition, daily poojas are taking place.
The main detity is Sri Vadavaamughaneeswarar as a 6 feel high lingam facing east on padma
peedam. The Lord is in Agni swaroopam and so Sandal abhishegam and curd rice prasadam are
special for Him. The Ambal is Sri Vasanthanayagi facing South in a separate shrine. There are two
ambals in the shrine. One is slightly damaged and so when aempts were made to replace the
damaged one with a new one, the Lord appeared in the Kings dream and asked him to keep it by the
side itself.
The Nandhi is beautiful on a 4 feet tall pedastal.
Vinayagar is very special with Elephant as the vahanam.
Murugar is seen with Rudhraksham and Pasa ayudham without His usual Vajrayutham and Sakthi
ayutham. He is special to worship for education related boons.
Dakshinamoorthy is seen with His right leg folded instead of the usual left leg.
Jeshta Devi is also present in the temple. She is the wife of Saneeswarar and was the prime deity
worshipped during the Chola period. Worshipping Her for Sani related dhoshams is said to give
good results.
Contact: K.Velu, the temple priest lives nearby and can be contacted at 99443 26789 / 96269 26789
/ 94430 74074 / 99439 11541
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/18552875/ESWARAN-Temple-KOVIL) Photos
(hp://www.ickr.com/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157633310418162/)
Agutheewar temple at Puthirankoai
Built by Rajendra Chola III
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/23904898/Agutheewar-temple)
Villipakkam Agastheeswarar temple
A cat got moksha at this temple. From Vennangupet, take the road to Soonambed and travel for 5
kms.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/25479738/Agaththeshwarar-Temple-Villippakkam)
Shiva Temple at Soonambedu
An ancient temple
Boominatheswar temple at Marakkanam
This ancient temple, more than 1000 years old, is on the ECR itself just before Marakkanam.
Boomeeswarar with Girijambihai. Manmathan and Sage Kanvar worshipped here.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/10124304/Bhoomeeswarar-Temple-Age-Old-Temple-belongs-
to-Chola-Period) Photos (hp://www.ickriver.com/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157612884302492/)
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Marakkanam Tindivanam
Munnur
This village is about half way between Marakkanam and Tinidivanm, around 20 kms from either side
and has two ancient temples built by Pallavas, Cholas and Vijayanagara empire.
1) Sri Aada valleswarar Shiva Temple
The temple facing south is a Guru Parihara Sthalam and has three thayars Sri Bragannayagi,
Easwari and Kamakshi.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/16773509/munnoor-ADAVALLESWARAR-TEMPLE-%E0%AE
%AE%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%A9%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A9%E0%AF%82%E0%AE%B0%E0
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%B0-%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%B2%E0%AE%AE%E0%AF%8D-guru-navagraga-parkAra-thalam-
munnur)
2) Sridevi, Bhoodevi Ssmedha Sri Arulala Peruma Temple
In this temple facing West, unusually Lakshmi is in a standing posture as VAISHNAVI as
worshipped in North. During the renovation of the temple recently, an idol of YOGA
NARASIMHAR was unearthed and has been installed now in the temple during the
Samprokshanam which was held in Jan 2011. Kumudham Jyothidam A.M.R, has special interest in
this temple.
Contact: 94441 03813, 94440 24751, 98412 12145, 044-22470545
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/23863925/MUNNUR-SREE-ARULALAPERUMAL-TEMPLE)
Athchipakkam Jain Hillock
1.5 km North of Mannur
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/23846801/Athchipakkam-Jain-Hillock)
Bhuvaneswarar Shiva Temple at Mannur
Goddess Bhavaneswari, located at 4 kms east of Keezh Sevur.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/13421803/%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%80%E0%AE%B4%E0
%AF%8D-%E0%AE%AE%E0%AE%A3%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A3%E0%AF%82%E0%AE%B0
%E0%AF%8D-Keezh-Mannur)
Jambunatheswarar Temple at Keezh Sevur
A Swayambu lingam; 15 kms North-East of Tindivanam.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/13434394/Keezh-Sevur)
Brammadesam
Located at 14 kms east of Tindivanam, there is an ancient Shiva temple here
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Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/11617550/Brammadesam)
Perumukkal
Located at 10 kms east of Tindivanam, there are two temples, one at the hill base and the other on the
hill; Seetha cave on hilltop and a beautiful temple tank at the hill base. Now the place is under the
control of Archeology survey of India (ASI) (ASI should take care of the this hillock temple as nearby
stone quarries are functioning).
Signicances:
It is believed that Sita devi gave birth to the twins Lava and Kucha here only and Kanchi
MahaPeriyavar got the Dhiksha here.
1) Saleeswarar Temple at the hill base
A Swayambu lingam
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/19804029/Ruined-Shiva-Temple)
2) Mukthialeeswarar Temple on hill top
Beutiful temple situated at the top of the Perumukkal Hill. This temple which was in brick originally
was converted onto stone temple during the period of Vikrama Chola (1183-1235 A.D). The deity of
the temple is known Thiruvanmikai Eswaramudayar as well as Perumukkal Udayar in Tamil and
Mukthialeeswarar in Sanskrit. The donations made by the Chola, Pandya, Sambuvaraya and
Vijayanagara rulers have been recorded in more than 60 inscriptions found on the rocks. A cave
found on the western hillock is called seetha cave. There are some carvings and Vaezhuthu (Tamil
circle leers) inscriptions dating back to 7th century A.D. In the boom of the hill, nice feet carvings
are found. Hence this may be a jain temple earlier. Also a damaged Vinayaga idol is there at the
boom of the hillock.
Thanks to Mr.Saravanakumar for the information.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/22130090/Mukthialeeswarar-Temple-perumukkal-
malai) Photos (hps://www.facebook.com/media
/set/?set=a.566642496719336.1073741828.554527851264134&type=1)
Thirupporur Kaur
Sri Yoga Anjaneyar Temple and Ashram at Sengadu
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/13579432/Sri-Yoga-Anjaneyar-Temple-Sengadu)
Sri Aadhikesava Perumal Temple at Illalur
About 5 kms before Thirupporur, turn right (West) and travel further for about 3 kms. Its a small old
temple renovated recently located beautifully in an elevated position with a cleanly maintained
temple tank by the side.
There is an ancient shiva temple also nearby.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/6470177/Aadhikesava-Perumal-Koil-Temple-Illalur-Illalur-
Village) Photos (hp://www.ickriver.com/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157623688519959/)
Sri Vaidhyalingeswarar temple at Kaaur
The ambal name is Thaiyal nayaki and the temple is being called Uthra Vaitheeswaran koil. An old
temple renovated recently.
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Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/7356947/Uthra-Vaidyalingeswaran-Koil-Uthra-
Vaitheeswaran-Koil) Photos (hp://www.ickriver.com/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157623688416101/)
Bairavar hill temple at Ammapeai
An exclusive bairavar temple on a hillock near the Kaur Validyalingeswar temple.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/5585663/Ammapeai-Sri-Bairavar-Malai-Koil)
Kelambakkam Vandalur
Shiva Temple at Pudupakkam
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/15582423/Puduppakkam-Sri-Shiva-Temple)
Sri Veera Anjaneyar Temple at Pudupakkam
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/13152395/Pudupakkam-Sri-Veera-Anjaneyar-Temple) Weblink
(hp://dharsanam.blogspot.com/2008/06/pudhuppaakkam-sri-veera-anjaneyar.html)
Muruga Natheeswarar Shiva Temple at Mambakkam
Goddess Deiva Nayagi sculpture is in similar to Thirukkadiyur Abirami ambal. There is a beautiful
pond.
Contact: V.Siva Iyer 94449 24525 / 94447 79245
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/3469290/Muruga-Natheeswarar-Temple)
Shiva Temple at Ponmar
Sakthipureeswarar temple is an ancient temple
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/20833299/RAJARAJAN-NAGAR-SIVAN-TEMPLE)
Agastheeswarar Temple at Kolapakkam
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/13346394/AGATHEESWARAR-TEMPLE-Kolapakkam)
Sri Kodandaramar temple at Oonamanjeri
This is a Vijayanagar temple. This temple has a deepastamba instead of dwajastamba. Seems lamps
were lit in the deepastamba to illuminate the temple. A temple tank is also there. A sculpture of
Varaha with Sun, Moon and a dagger can be seen here. This was the royal emblem of the
Vijayanagara dynasty. Copper plate inscriptions belonging to the Vijayanagaras are still there in this
temple.
The best time to visit this temple is before 7:30 am since the temple priest leaves by that time after
performing the pooja!
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/16928193/ta/Kodandarama-temple-Oonamanjeri)
Virudhagireeswarar Temple at Oonamanjeri
An ancient temple
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/6337059/Virudhagireeswarar-Temple)
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Thirupporur Chenglepat
Sembakkam Jambukeswarar Temple
This ancient, beautiful and cleanly maintained Shivasthalam is located in a calm village called
Sembakkam, 7 km from Thirupporur and 20 km from Chenglepat. This is called North
Thiruvanaikka (South Thiruvanaikka is near Srirangam, a Pancha bootha sthalam for Water). Per
legend, great legends like Indiran, Naradar, Agasthiyar, Navagrhagangal, Naga Kings like
Adhishesan, Anandan, Vasuki, Karkodagan, 32 Naga Kanniargal and Sithargal (Saints) came here
and worshipped Lord Jambugeswarar and other Deities. The temple has divinity by which the
devotees got blessings and salvation for their sins or get out of the curse of the God/saints.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/5910831/Sembakkam-Arulmigu-Jambugeswarar-Temple)
Rajus Temple Visits Travelogue (hp://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/2007/12/03/visit-
to-sembakkam-and-thiruidaichuram-temples/) Weblink (hp://www.srijambugeswarar.com/)
Agora Veerabadra Swamy (Shiva) temple at Hanumanthapuram
The temple can also be reached from Singaperumalkoil and is located at 10 kms east of
Singaperumalkoil. This temple is famous to cure mentally ill people and there will be many such
people wandering over. The road to the temple is deserted with Govt reserved forest area for a few
kms. So you may not want to visit during the nights.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/5864573/Agora-Veerabathra-Swamy-koil) Weblink
(hp://www.dharsanam.com/2008/03/hanumanthapuram-agora-veerabadhrar.html)
Shiva Temple at Tiruvidaisoolam or Thiruvidaichuram
Signicance: One of the 275 sacred temples gloried by the Thevara hymns; 7
th
Century temple.
Location: 9 kms from Chinglepat and 18 km from Tirupporur in the Chenglepat-Thirupporur road.
The village is in a beautiful location between two hills and so the name Idai-churam (churam
meaning a place of hills and forests).
Main deity: Swayambu Maragatha linga known as Idaichuranathar with Emayamadakkodi ammai in
separate shrines. Also known as Gyanapureeswarar and Govardhanambikai.
Legend: Goddess Parvathi came here as Kamadhenu (cow) with her brother Lord Vishnu and
worshipped Shiva by pouring milk on the Shivalingam. Sages Gowtama and Sanathkumarar
worshipped Shiva here.
Temple: Maragadha linga gliers during harathi time. Santhana prapthi (child boon) is the special
worship benet of this temple.
Theertham: Mdhura teertham.
Sthala vruksham: Padhiri.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/6052275/TN27-Gnanapureeswarar-Temple-
Thiruidaichchuram-Thiruvadisoolam-Thondai-Nadu-27-Devara-Temple) Rajus Temple Visits
Travelogue (hp://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/2007/12/03/visit-to-sembakkam-
and-thiruidaichuram-temples/) Weblink(Tamil) (hp://www.shivatemples.com/tnaadut/tnt26.html)
51 feet Devi Karumariamman temple
This is a temple of beautiful 51 feet Devi Karumariamman idol, a new one.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/18741151/Aadhi-Parameshwari-Devi-Sri-Karimari-Amman-
Peedam)
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Anjaneyar Temple on a hillock
This is an Anjaneyar temple on a hillock near the 51 feet karumariamman temple.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/19751540/JAI-Hanuman-kovil-Temple)
Tambaram Chenglepat
Ooraneeswarar Temple at Urapakkam
Ooraneeswarar Temple near the bus stand on the GST road itself to the eastern side. A small temple
but very devotionally being maintained. Pradhosha abhishehams are being done very systematically
and sincerely.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/18346409/Ooraneeswarar-Temple)
Sri Nandeeswarar temple at Nandivaram
Nandivaram is just half a kilometer east of Guduvancherry bus stand and this temple is very ancient
Thevara Reference Temple. Built by Pallava Emperor Nandivarman in 715AD, the temple is
worshipped by Palli.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/251276/DRTT-Nandisvarar-Temple-Guduvancheri-
Nandivaram-Nandikechchuram-Devara-Reference-Temple)
Sri Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Temple at Madambakkam
This temple is located at Madambakkam (this is dierent form the Madambakkam near
Rajakilpakkam/ Selaiyur) 2 km to the west of Guduvancheri. This is considered to be a Pallava
temple. Navagraha shrine normally not present in a Vishnu temple is seen here. In the sanctum
sanctorum, Sri Lakshmi Narayana Perumal is seen keeping Sridevi at his left lap embracing her.
Ladies do the Kedhara Gowri vradha the day after Deepavali; Marriage prayers are answered.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/13213518/Lakshmi-Narayanaswami-Temple)
Sri Kalyana Anjaneyar Temple at Guduvancheri
It is located between Guduvancheri and Potheri, near Valliammai Polytecnic. Anjaneya Swami is
seen with his wife Suvarchala, which is very rarely seen.
Contact: 94442 94783 / 99405 48119
More information here (hp://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip
/print.pl?le=2005010702891000.htm&date=2005/01/07/&prd=fr&)
Sri Kalatheeswarar temple at Kaankulathur
Those who are unable to visit Kalahasthi can do prayers here.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/2632574/Kalatheeswaran-koil)
Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple at Maraimalai Nagar
This temple is situated opposite Ford Car Factory at Vivekananda Nagar at Maraimalai Nagar.
Though the temple was constructed in the 1990s, the deity enshrined here has an ancient history.
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Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/6956113/Sri-Lakshmi-Narasimha-Swamy-Temple) Weblink
(hp://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/02/11/stories/2005021100540300.htm)
Thirukachur
About 6 kms from Maraimalai Nagar and 2 kms from Singaperumal koil towards West. This Shiva
temple is one of the 275 Thevara Padal petra Sthalams and is a typical Chola temple with beautiful
pillars, sculptures and mandapams. Girivalam is taking place during full moon days. This is a group
of 3 temples.
1) Kachabeshwarar / Sri Anjalakshi samedha Thiyagaraja Swamy Temple
This is one of the important Thyagaraja Swamy temples (the others being Thiruvotriyur, Thiruvarur,
Thiruvanmiyur. Surprisingly all places start with Thiru..!)
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/614439/TN26-Kachabeshwarar-Temple-Thirukkachchur-
Aalakkovil-Thondai-Nadu-26-Devara-Temple) Photos (hp://www.ickriver.com/photos/rajushanthi
/sets/72157601842597607/) Weblink (hp://prabhukrish.net/2006/02/02/tirukkachur/)
2) Virundhieeswarar Temple
When Sundaramoorthy nayanar came here after worshipping at Thirukkazhkundram, he and his
group of devotees were too hungry. Then Lord himself went house by house and got food for them.
It is believed that worshipping here will make ones generation of people free of poverty and famine.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/11713304/Shiva-Temple)
3) Sri Oushadheeswarar / Marundheeswarar Temple
The sand from here is taken as the medicine to cure many diseases.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/614523/TN26-Marundheeswarar-Temple-Thirukkachchur-
Thondai-Nadu-26-Devara-Temple) Weblink (hp://www.dharsanam.com/2008/03/thirukkachur-
sri-oushadheeswarar.html)
Sri Varadharajar / Yoga Hayagreevar temple at Cheipunyam
Cheipunyam village is at about three km west of Singaperumalkoil, near Chengalpau.
Hayagreevar is the Vishnu God of knowledge / education. This highly popular temple has a legend
connection to the Hayagreevar temple at Thiruvanthipuram near Cuddalore. During public exam
times, the temple is crowded with students.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/14075887/YOGA-HAYAGIRIVAR_DEVANATHASWAMY-
TEMPLE) Photos (hp://www.ickriver.com/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157616496070016/) Weblink1
(hp://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2002/09/13/stories/2002091301050600.htm) Weblink2
(hp://www.dharsanam.com/2008/03/cheippunyam-sri-varadharaja-perumal.html)
Padaladhri Narasimhaswamy temple at Singaperumal Koil
To the west of the GST road at Singaperumal Koil, just about 100-200 meters away from the highway.
This ancient temple is one of the very important Narasimha Swamy temples of Tamilnadu.
According to temple sources, this temple has been referred in the Brahmaanda Puraanam. Lord
Vishnu took the Avataar of Sri Narasimha and killed the demon king Hiranyakasipu. At the time of
Narasimha Avataar, this place was surrounded by dense forests. A sage called Jaapaali was
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performing Thapas, praying Lord Vishnu. As per his wish, the Lord gave dharshan to him in the
form of Ugra (erce) Narasimhar
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/245843/narasimha-temple) Weblink1
(hp://prtraveller.blogspot.com/2008/11/singaperumal-koil-narasimha.html) Weblink2
(hp://www.dharsanam.com/2008/03/singaperumal-koil-sri-ugra-narasimhar.html)
Vyagrapureeswarar temple at Pulipparakkoil/ Pulipakkam
On the way to Chengelpau from Chennai, immediately after the Tollgate, one can see a board
wrien Siva, Siva on a roadside hillock on the right side. The tollgate is located in the Pulipakkam
village. Atop the hill is the Vyagrapureeswarar temple with rich historic value. We can have a clear
view of the Chengalpau lake and is a nice scenic spot to visit.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/6999241/Pulipakkam-Vyagyapureesvarar-temple) Weblink
(hp://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/08/29/stories/2003082901460900.htm)
Chenglepat
Sri Kothanda Ramaswami temple
When you are inside this beautiful temple for Sri Kothanda Ramaswami temple in the serene
atmosphere surrounded by green looking mountains on the backdrop, you will feel you are not in a
town by name Chengalpat but in heaven.
There is a separate sannadhi for Veera Anjaneya where he is in a unique posture pinning Sri Sani
Bhagawan to the ground.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/13247808/Ramar-temple-Chengalpau) Weblink
(hp://in.geocities.com/vayusutha/vs4/temple12.html)
Vallam Sri Vedhaantheeswarar & Sri Giri Varadharaaja Perumaal Temple at Sivan malai
This hill has a 1300 years old Pallava rock cut temple for Lord Shiva built by the Princess
Kommai. The top of the hill provides a wonderful view of Chengalpau and Kolavai lake,
particularly during sunset
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/10814030/Sivan-malai-alapakkam) Weblink1
(hp://www.dharsanam.com/2009/03/vallam-sri-vedhaantheeswarar-sri-giri.html) Weblink2
(hp://msg4saurabh.blogspot.com/2010/10/kuranganilmuam-kal-mandakam-cave.html)
Chenglepat Thirukkazhukundram
Pon Vilaintha Kalathur
P V Kalathur village is the abode of historically famous temples. This village with high green elds is
10 km south of Chengalpau and 10 km west of Tirukazhukundram. It is said that the village derives
its name because many years back gold was harvested in the elds.
1) Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/6998795/P-V-Kalathur-Lakshmi-Narasimhaswamy-
Temple) Photos (hp://www.ickriver.com/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157616616488926/) Weblink1
(hp://groups.yahoo.com/group/SriRangaSri/message/3053) Weblink2
(hp://prtraveller.blogspot.com/2010/04/lakshmi-narasimha-pon-vailaintha.html)
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2) Sri Kothanda Ramaswamy Temple
This is adjacent to the Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple. This is a twin temple of Sri Ramar within the
same complex. Usually Lakshman will be to the left side but here Ramar is in Kalyana kolam
(marriage posture) with Seetha devi on the left side and Lakshman on the right side.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/6998775/P-V-Kalathur-Kothandaramar-Twin-Temple) Photos
(hp://prtraveller.blogspot.com/2010/07/kothandarama-pon-vilaintha-kalathur.html)
2) Sri Meenakshi Amman Samathe Sri Munkudumeeswara temple
Just a km from PV Kalathur, on the way to Pon Pathir Kudam this is another fantastic ancient shiva
temple maintained by ASI and bulit by Rajendra chola.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/8964964/Munkudimi-Eswarar-Temple) Photos
(hp://www.dharsanam.com/2009/01/pon-vilaindha-kalathur-sri.html)
Chaturbuja Ramar Temple at Pon Pathar Koodam
This is located at 4 miles away from Pon Vilaintha Kalathur. After the death of Ravanana,
Mandhothari, wife of Ravavana asked Rama what is that she did so as to suer the loss of her
husband. She pleaded Him that she didnt want nothing else other than the viswaroopa dharshan of
Him. Per her request Rama gave dharshan as Chathurpuja ramar with 4 hands and Conch and Wheel
(as Vishnu) at Ponpathar koodam. Whereas Krishna has shown that He is a Vishnu Avathar to many
from birth itself, Ramar lived as a human king throughout and showed that his face of Vishnu only to
3-4 people on 3-4 occasions. Mondathari, though the wife of an enemy, is one of those blessed ones .
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/8965013/Pon-Pathir-Koodam-Sathurbuja-Ramar-Temple)
Photos (hp://www.ickriver.com/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157607081595704/) Weblink1
(hp://www.dharsanam.com/2009/01/ponpadhar-koodam-sri-chathurbuja.html) Weblink2
(hp://prtraveller.blogspot.com/2010/04/chathurbhuja-rama-pon-pathar-koodam.html)
Thirukkazhukundram
Tirukkazhukundram, also known as Dakshina Kailasam, is one of the most celebrated temples of the
275 gloried by the Thevara hymns.
Rudhra Kodeeswarar Temple:
Locted at half a km east of Vedhagreeswarar temple, the Rudhran Temple is older than the
Vedhagreeswarar temple. As per procedure, one has to rst visit Rudhran temple and then only the
Vedhagreeswarar. Once Vishnu came to see Shiva here in the form of Garudan; When Garudazhwar
was waiting outside, before Vishnu came out, Nandhikeswarar blew his breath over Garudazhwar
and the feathers of Garudazhwar fell o. Shiva then punished Nandhikeswarar by making him sink
to the ground. When Nandhis body started to sink into the ground, at the behest of Vishnu, Shiva
stopped Nandhikeswar at that point. So, you can see Nandhikeswar partly buried at the ground. By
worshipping here once, one can get the benet of doing Pradhikshna of a crore of Rudhras at a time.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/6793797/Rudhrakoteeshwarar-temple) Photos
Bhakthavatsaleswarar Temple:
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At the foot of the hill and in the centre of the town is a big temple forBhaktavatsaleswarar. This temple
has 4 gopurams on each direction like Madurai, the tallest with 9 tiers is on the south side and the
other 3 are with 7 tiers. There is a huge Nandhi facing Vedagiriswarar of the hilltop. The absence of a
Nandhi on the hilltop in front of the presiding deity Vedagiriswarar is a unique feature. The main
mandapam that fringes the inner gopuram contains a ne sculptural representation of Agora
Veerabadrar (Siva in a ferocious form), of 7 feet high. The sculptures of the temples are examples for
Pallava kings skills built in 6
th
century.
Near the temple, there is a Sangu (conch) Theertha kulam (Temple tank) where a Sangu used to
appear once every 12 years.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/5859307/Thirupura-sundari-amman-temple-
Thirukkalukundram) Photos (hp://www.ickriver.com/photos/rajushanthi
/sets/72157623706164530/)
Vedhagreeswarar temple:
According to legend, the four Vedas, Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharvana, are seen here in the shape of
four boulders, placed one above the other with Lord Shiva as Vedagiriswarar, emerging from the head
of the 4th Veda, Atharvana. Hence the place gets the name Vedagiri. The hill is 500 feet high and has
about 550 steps. The central shrine of Vedagiriswarar is seen built of three large boulders,
constituting the 3 walls of the sanctum sanctorum. The main deity is a Swaymbu Lingam. In the
enclosure around the sanctum sanctorum, are the shrines for Sokkanayagi and for Vinayakar (in a
dancing posture).
Till a few years back, a pair of sacred eagles used to come and worship the Lord Shiva everyday at an
exact time in the noon. They used to come down to a rock where sweet rice was being oered which
was a big araction. Since the whole eagle sect itself has become extinct (almost) now, this is not seen
nowadays unfortunately.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/5984544/%E0%AE%B5%E0%AF%87%E0%AE%A4%E0
%AE%AE%E0%AE%B2%E0%AF%88) Photos (hp://www.ickriver.com/photos/rajushanthi
/sets/72157623706190218/)
Vadamalleeswarar Temple at Oragadam
There is one more Oragadam near Sriperumpudhur and dont confused with that. This small Sivan
temple is built on a small hillock and is located amidst beautiful seing- a huge Banyan tree at the
base and a big tank opposite to this banyan tree adds to the serenity.
This temple has Sivan-Vadamalleeswarar Sannidhi and Amrudhavalleeswari sannidhi adjacent to
each other. There is a huge Sivan Statue in siing posture on a small rock seat and a small Sannidhi
for Tamil poet saints Nalvar next to it.
The priest visits this temple early in the morning and performs pooja and again visits it in the
evening only.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/15217748/Vadamalleswarar-Temple) Weblink (hp://sridharan-
s.blogspot.com/2011/01/oragadam-sivan-temple.html)
Kodhanda Ramar Temple at Orgadam
This small and beautiful Kodhanda Ramar Temple is near the Vadamalleeswarar Temple at
Oragadam. This ancient temple of Chola Regime is well maintained by Ahibila Mu.
Links: Weblink (hp://sridharan-s.blogspot.com/2011/02/oragadam-kodhanda-ramar-temple.html)
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Periyandavar Temple, Thirunilai village
Located at 7 k.m, North West of Thirukalukundram. The legend being that once Lord Shiva
incarnated as a human because of Parvathi Devis curse. He was roaming here and there and could
not stay anywhere. Due to this the whole world was in chaos. Finally when He came here, His
Soolayudham fell on this ground and He took shelter permanently.The place is called Thirunilai,
nilai in Tamil meaning staying permanently, named after this holy dwelling.
For many years only a Swayambu Lingam was here in the open ground and only recently a temple
was constructed dedicating it to Periyandavar, an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Devi
Angalaparameshwari is also blessing along with Periyandavar. When Sakthis soolayudham fell on
earth, 21 sand rounds came out and later they took the form of Sivaganams which perform pooja to
Lord Shiva. Swayambu Lingam in the middle of twenty one Sivaganams in the open ground is a rare
view.
The temple is located in a beautiful natural atmosphere by the side of a lake, a small hill and in the
middle of paddy-elds. People can go at anytime and can have the dharshan. The very unique
feature of this temple being the Nandhi is in a standing posture. The temple pond is very big and
called Siddha Amirdha kulam. Childless couples, after taking a holy dip in the temple pond
perform poojas and abisekams by themselves to get their wish fullled.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/17966545/periyandavar-thirunilai) Weblink
(www.periyandavar.com)
Nenmeli
Puja for Ancestors/ Forefathers on Amavasya: Nenmeli is situated at about 6 kms from Chingleput,
on the road leading to Mahabalipuram, near Thirukazhukundram. Nenmeli is also known as
Pundarikanallur or Pindam vaiththa nallur as the Lord Srartha Samrakshana Narayanan at Sri
Lakshminarayana Perumal Temple here accepts oerings for the ancestors and forefathers called
pithrus. Any oerings made here are considered as oerings made at Gaya for the pithrus. Lord
Srartha Samrakshana Narayanan Himself is considered to perform the annual rites and ceremonies
for the departed souls for and on behalf of the persons who are unable to oer prayers, rites and
ceremonies for their ancestors.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/15632488/Nenmeli)
Vinayagar Temple on a Hill
Beautiful location
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/15461541/%E0%AE%95%E0%AE%9F%E0%AE%B5%E0
%AF%81%E0%AE%B3%E0%AF%8D-%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%A8%E0%AE%BE
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%AF%81%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%AE%E0%AF%8D-
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%B2%E0%AE%BF-%E0%AE%AE%E0%AE%B2%E0%AF%88)
Meyyur Salavakkam Thirumukkoodal
Immediately after the Palar bridge near the stinking beer factory at the outskirts of Chenglepat and
before the Andal Alagar College, you have to take a right turn to go to Meyyur Salavakkam
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Sri Sundararaja Perumal Temple at Meyyur
Contact: Balaji Bhaar 94440 06963
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/11679099/Sri-Sundararaja-Perumal-Temple-ancient-Hindu-
Temple-at-Meyoor-Village-a-Vaishnavite-temple-a-heart-throb-for-Divinists) Photos
Shiva temple at Meyyur
A beautiful and ancient Shiva temple under construction
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/15908700/An-ancient-dilapidated-Shiva-temple)
Sri Sundhara Varadharaja Perumal Temple at Alappakkam
Alappakkam also called Salavakkam is 4kms from Meyyur. This is a 300 years old temple. In the
main shrine, moolavar and urchavar Sri Ahagu Sundara Varadhraja Perumal are present. In the
Thayar shrine, moolavar and Urchava Thayar Sri Anandhavalli are present.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/20428699/Sri-Sundhara-Varadharaja-Perumal-Temple)
Sri Kamakshi amman sametha Sri Mukheeswarar Temple at Edamachi
An ancient temple renovated by the good eorts of a 20+ years old girl
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/15908089/Kamakshi-amman-sametha-Muktheeswarar-Temple-
Edamachi-village) Rajus Temple Visits Travelogue (hp://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/2010/03
/30/lile-known-around-chenglepat/)
Chenglepat Madurathagam
Picheeswarar Temple at Mamandur
Manduga maharishi penanced here and got the dharshan of Lord Shiva. There is a big temple tank
also. It is believed that worshipping the Lord here will solve any kind of problem, however big it is.
Note: The temple is being renovated and the deities are under balalayam now (Aug 2011)
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/4472968/sivan-temple)
Vyagrapureeswarar temple at Pulippara koil
A 1300 years old Shiva temple at Pulippara koil village. After crossing the Palar bridge in the
outskirts of Chenglepat and Mamandur, one has to take the left at the Padalam junction and travel
further for about 2 kms to reach the temple.
Contact: 24991964
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/16030684/Sri-Vygrapatheswarar-Temple-Pulippara-koil)
Rajus Temple Visit Travelogue (hp://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/2010/04/10/visit-to-sri-
vygrapatheswarar-temple-at-pulippara-koil/)
Lord Varadarajar / Sundara Mahalakshmi Temple at Arasar koil
This temple is located at Arasarkoil about 1.5 km from the Vyagrapureeswarar temple. It is said to be
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older than the Kancheepuram Varadaraja temple. According to legend, Brahma penanced here
praying to Lord Narayana and got His dharshan along with His Consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi. Per
another legend when Brahma collected holy earth from the Palar river to set up the Yagakunda in
Kanchipuram, the idols of Lord Varadaraja and His Consorts were unearthed and he kept them in
this temple built by the divine sculptor and worshipped them. Hence this temple, it is claimed, is
more ancient than the Kanchipuram temple.
Sundara Mahalakshmi Thayar is very beautiful as the name signies and has rich legend and
signicances. She is called Aadhi Lakshmi Thaayar since She is considered the earliest Thaayar
formed in the world.
The temple is under renovation.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/15908885/Sundara-Mahalakshmi-Temple-Arasar-koil-Arasar-
Kovil) Photos (hp://www.ickriver.com/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157623725173420/) Rajus
Temple Visit Travelogue (hp://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/2010/04/10/visit-to-sundara-
mahalakshmi-temple-at-arasar-koil/)
Sri Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple at Thirumalai Vaiyavur
Location:
While going from Chenglepat, one has to take a diversion to right at Padalam junction to reach this
temple. There are about 500 steps to climb but there is a motorable toad to the top itself. Called as
Then(South) Thirupathy, this ancient temple is very popular and lot of marriages take place in the
temple.
Legend:
Hanuman while carrying the Sanjeevi hill is believed to have stayed here. Without placing the hill on
the ground, he transferred the mountain from his right hand to left. Hence this place is referred to as
Vaiyaa Oor.
After defeating Asura Hiranya, Lord Vishnu in his Varaha Avatar asked Garuda to bring from
Vaikuntam a mountain where he could play and enjoy himself. Garuda went all the way to
Vaikuntam and while on his way back, a piece fell on the banks of Paali river. Garuda placed the
mountain on the banks of Swarnmukhi river. It is here that Garuda had Vishwaroopa darshan of the
Lord.
Prior to his Pancha Samskaram at Eri Kaatha Rama temple at Madurantakam, Ramanuja is believed
to have stayed here in a Yogic Posture before making the trip south wards to Madurantakam.
Temple:
Lord Srinivasa is seen in a standing posture with Adisesha atop him. King Thondaiman is said to
have built the temple as a thanking gesture to the Lord, who helped him win his bale.
Quick Facts:
Moolavar: Prasanna Venkatesan East Facing standing posture
Thaayar: Alarmel Mangai
Temple Time: 8am-12noon and 4pm-7pm
Priest: Devaraja Bhaar@ 94432 39005
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/9427800/Sri-Prasanna-Venkateswara-Swamy-Temple-
Tirumalai-Vaiyavoor) Weblink (hp://www.dharsanam.com/2008/03/thirumalai-vaiyaavoor-
sri-prasanna.html)
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Ranganathar temple at Karunkuzhi
Karunkuzhi is just before Madhuranthakam. Located on a small hill, this temple is visible from GST
road itself.
Vada Thirunallar at Karunkunzhi
Like Thirunallar, east facing Sani Bhagwan temple
Sri Amba nayahi sametha VeeraVaranathar Shiva temple at Kinar
This Pallava period temple at Kinar (Thiru Kannar Village) is one of the Thevara reference temples.
The lingam is one of the biggest in Tamilnadu. The deity was worshipped by Sage Gowthamar,
Agalya and Pancha Pandavars. Between the main deity and the Nandhi, Indhra is siing on his
Iravatha elephant and geing his curse cured. On the back of the lingam, a big Somaskantha
sculpture is present in big size.
Contact: Sri.K.N.Vatseeswaran 94421 77959 / 27598259
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/13380447/Sri-Amba-nayahi-sametha-VeeraVaranathar-Shiva-
temple-at-Kinar) Photos (hp://www.ickr.com/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157627045542935/)
Vada Chitrambalam Murugan temple at Maduranthagam
One of the temples gloried by the Thiruppugazh by Arunagirinathar
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/4995515/TPT-Murugan-Kovil-Vada-Thirucchitrambalam-
Mathuranthakam-Thiruppugazh-Temple)
Yeri katha Ramar temple at Maduranthakam
One of the 108 Divya desams and a very popular one. Under the British rule, once during oods, the
Maduranthagam lake was protected by Sri Ramar and He had shown dharshan to a British ocer
which is recorded in Govt gazee.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/4255482/ta/Erikatha-Ramar-temple) Weblink1
(hp://www.dharsanam.com/2009/04/madhuraanthakam-eri-kaatha-sri-raamar.html) Weblink2
(hp://prtraveller.blogspot.com/2008/11/madurantakam-eri-kaatha-raamar.html)
Thiruvenkaaeeshvarar Shiva temple at Kadapperi, Maduranthakam
One of the Thevara reference temples. A skin disease of a Pandya King got cured with a dip in the
temple tank and so is considered a prarthana temple for skin diseases.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/4357729/Thiruvenkaaeeshvarar-temple) Photos
Sri Aadhi Parasakthi temple at Mel Maruvathoor
Some 35 years back this was a small temple in a small village. Now this is a highly popular temple
with the dedication and devotion of Sri Bangaru Adigalar. The temple has expanded exponentially
and devotees throng the temple.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/13725506/%E0%AE%B8%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%B0%E0
%AF%80-%E0%AE%86%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%BF-%E0%AE%AA%E0%AE%B0%E0%AE%BE
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%AE%B2%E0%AF)
Dhandayuthapani Murugan Temple at Nadu Palani
After Mel maruvathur just before Achirupakkam town you have to take a diversion to the left. There
is an arch in the highway itself. This is a Murugan temple on a small hillock in a beautiful
environment with about 10 huge banyan trees. Kanchi Periyavar once visited this place asked the
people to name this as Nadu Palani.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/14222956/Nadu-Palani-Dhandayuthapani-MURUGAN-
TEMPLE) Rajus Temple Visits Travelogue (hp://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/2010/11/29/nadu-
palani/)
Ilangiliammai udanurai Aatcheeswarar temple at Achirupakkam
Signicances:
One of 275 sacred temples gloried by the Thevara hymns
Swyambu lingam
There are two shiva shrines
Dwajasthambam and Nandhi are not in straight line to main entrance. The Dwajastham and
Nandhi are in line with one shiva shrine whereas Rajagopura entrance is in line with the other
shiva shrine.
The axle of Shivas chariot was broken here and got repaired after worshipping Achu muri
Vinayagar (in a separate adjacent temple) and so ones obstacles will get cleared after
worshipping the Vinayagar here.
There is also Maha Vishnu shrine and He is standing on a linga aavudaiyar; Anjaneyar is opposite
Maha Vishnu.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/6268236/Arulmigu-Atcheeswarar-Temple-Acharapakkam)
Rajus Temple Visits Travelogue (hp://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/2010/11/28/achirupakkam/)
Pasupatheeswarar temple
Near Achirupakkam, this temple is on a small hill immediately after the highway overbridge to the
right side of the highway. The temple is visible from the highway itself.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/20429962/Pasupatheeswarar-Temple)
Murugan temple at Perumber Kandigai
About half a km from the highway, this is another Murugan temple on hillock in a beautiful
environment. The location of the hill base with huge banyan trees, Village God temple and a
beautiful temple tank is just beautiful. Vehicles can go to the hill top itself.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/4847449/Perumber-Kandigai-Murugan-Temple) Rajus Temple
Visits Travelogue (hp://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/2010/12/08/perumber-kandigai/)
Thanthondreeswarar Temple
Around 1 km from Perumber Kandigai temple, this very ancient Shiva temple has a very rare conch
with which abhishehams are done.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/20430012/Thaanthondreeswarar-Temple) Photos
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Vijaya Varadha Perumal Temple at Baburayanpeai
Around 4 kms from Perumber Kandigai, this is a massive Perumal Temple in a highly dilapidated
condition, now under renovation.
Links: Photos (hp://www.ickriver.com/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157625271149305/)
Around Chenglepat
Gunam Thandha Nadhar Shiva Temple at Orakkaupeai
A 600 years old Shiva temple. Orakkaupeai is about 8 kms from Chengalpat in the Chengalpat
Kanchipuram and taking a diversion at around 2 kms before Athur, towards west across Palar river.
There are ashta lingams in the eight directions within the temple. The temple tank is beautiful though
there was no water.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/240762/Gunam-Thandha-Nadhar-Eshwar-Temple) Photos
Kailasanathar Temple at Kavithandalam
Near Orakkaupeai
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/13269986/Kavithandalam-Kailasa-Nadhar-Temple)
Sri Sivakamasundari Ambal sametha Sri Kaleeswara Swamy Temple at Cheeanancheri
Cheeannancheri is about 7 kms North-west of Orakkaupeai. A fairly big temple with beautiful
sculptures. Both Swamy and Ambal are facing the same direction in separate shrine in a marriage
posture. So a good place to worship for marriage wishes. The temple tank and the whole temple are
beautiful.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/5506299/Cheeanancheri-Sri-Kaleeswaraswamy-Shiva-
Temple) Photos (hp://www.ickriver.com/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157620804977126/)
Sri Anandhavalli Thayar sametha Sri Vaikunthavasa Perumal Temple at Arumbuliyur
7 kms from Pazhaya Seevaram on the bank of Palar
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/4138350/Arumbuliyur)
Shiva temple at Thiruvanaikkaval
An ancient temple with Gajaprashta vimanam renovated recently. The outer praharam is lled with
beautiful nandavanams.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/631712/THIRUVANNAIKOIL-Temple) Photos
Chenglepat Kanchipuram
Sri Muktheeshwarar Temple at Athur
An ancient temple, nicely renovated and being maintained neatly. Beautiful nandavanams all around
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in the outer praharam inside the temple
Note: Athur brinjal (with thorns) is very popular
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/191246/Athur-Sri-Muktheeshwarar-Kovil) Photos
(hp://www.dharsanam.com/2008/05/aappoor-sri-nithya-kalyana-prasanna.html)
Sri Kalyana Varadharaja Perumal Temple at Athur
An ancient temple, nicely renovated and being maintained neatly. The perumal is huge typically like
a Divya desa temple and is in nithya kalyana kolam.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/191115/Athur-Sri-Kalyana-Varadharaja-Perumal-Temple)
Photos (hp://www.ickriver.com/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157620578527581/)
Villiambakkam
There are two ancient temples here.
1) Srinivasa Perumal Temple
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/17034014/Srinivasaperumal-temple)
2) Sri Thokkiswaran Temple
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/14747823/Sri-Thokkiswaran-Temple-Sivan-Koil)
Pathangeeswarar Shiva Temple at Palur
Goddess here is called Brahmmarambigai. Surya worshipped Shiva here.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/9642220/PALUR-SIVAN-KOIL-TEMPLE)
Pazhaya Seevaram Narasimha Swamy
While going from chenglepat, Pazhaya Seevaram is just before Wallajabad on the main road itself on
the banks of Palar.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/12767163/Pazhaya-Seevaram-Sri-Laskhsmi-Narasimhar-
Temple) Rajus Temple Visits Travelogue (hp://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/2007/08/23/6/)
Thirumukkoodal Appan Venkatesa Perumal
Thirumukkoodal is just on the opposite bank of the river. This is an ASI maintained temple and once
this village was ourishing with Vedic College, Ayurvedic hospital and hostels. Appan Venkatesa
Perumal is standing on an (Shiva linga) Avudayar which is very rare to see.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/6180963/Thirumukkoodal-Appan-Venkatesa-Perumal-Temple-
chola-period) Rajus Temple Visits Travelogue (hp://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/2007/08
/23/6/) Weblink (hp://prtraveller.blogspot.com/2010/05/thiru-mukoodal-appan-venkatesan.html)
Walajabad Thirumaagaral
Ilayanar Velur Murugan temple
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8 kms from Walajabad and 2 kms from Kavanthandalam, this is a beautiful Murugan temple and has
a legend link with Maagaral and Kadambar koil
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/12545622/Balasubramania-Swamy-Temple) Weblink
(hp://www.kaumaram.com/aalayam/index_ilayanaar.html)
Kariya manika temple at Kavanthandalam
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/17598877/ta/Kavanthandalam)
Kanchipuram Uthiramerur
Thiru Maakaraleeswarar temple at ThiruMaagaral
One of the 275 Thevara padal Petra sthalams. A beautifully maintained Thevara Padal Petra Sthalam.
Shiva is said to have manifested himself as a giant golden lizard to Rajendra Cholan here and in
another legend, a giant lizard () is said to have worshipped Shiva in an ant hill. Indhra is
said to have worshipped Shiva here. The main deity, lingam, is in the form of the tail of a big lizaard.
The temple has a Gajaprashta Vimanam
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/8345764/TN07-Thiru-Maakaraleeswarar-Temple-
ThiruMaagaral-Thondai-Nadu-07-Devara-Temple-Kanchipuram-Tamilnadu) Rajus Temple Visits
Travelogue (hp://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/2007/08/23/6/)
Perumal Temple at Thirumaagaral
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/3324432/Magaral-perumal-koil-temple)
Kadambar Koil
Highights:
* Suyambu lingam
* The Cheyyar river which normally ows east-west, ows north-south at this place and so
considered very holy (Ganges also normally ows east-west but is considered holy only at places
where it ows north-south).
* Considered as holy as Kasi, a place to do all the rituals that are normally done at Kasi, a place for
salvation.
* Small, beautiful and cleanly maintained without any great sculpture works.
* Sung by Thirugnana Sambandar and so should be more than 1300 years old
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/6181292/Kadambar-Koil-Kadambanatha-Swamy-
Temple) Rajus Temple Visits Travelogue (hp://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/2007/09/28/39/)
Sri Agilandeswami sametha Agatheeswarar temple at Olugarai
This is about 5 KM from Kadambarkoil.
Sri Vyagapureeswarar temple at Thiruppulivanam
An ancient Shiva temple Klothunga Chozhan renovated recently. Sage Vyakrapadhar (with human
body and tigers legs) worshipped Lord Shiva here. This is an important Gurusthalam since
Dakshinamurthy in the form of Arthanaareswarar is on a lion. This is a Simha rasi parihara sthalam
as well. The Shivalingam is very tall and has jada mudi. A secret path exists from here till
Uthiramerur Sundara varadhar temple but this has been closed in the recent
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renovation. Dwarabalakar statues are very huge and artistically done. From Nandhi to the sanctum
sanctorum the ooring has 7 levels of height.
Contact: Gunasekar 9445221236
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/9623552/Vyagapureeswarar-Temple-Thiruppulivanam-
for-Abishekam-and-Other-details-Contact-Person-Gunasekar-9445221236) Photos
(hp://www.ickriver.com/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157605335323565/) Weblink1
(hp://prabhukrish.net/2006/03/13/uthiramerur/) Weblink2 (hp://www.dharsanam.com/2008/01
/thiruppulivanam-sri-vyaagrapureeswarar.html)
Uthiramerur
Links: Photos (hp://www.ickr.com/photos/rajushanthi/collections/72157622527168374/)
a) Sundara Varadaraja Perumal Temple
This beautiful Sundara varadharajar temple has 9 perumals. 3 perumals are in the praharams around
the main shrine; 3 perumals are in 3 tiers Ninra (standing), Irundha (siing) and Kidantha (lying)
postures and 3 perumals within the vimanam while going up the 3 tiers. There is a way to go around
the vimanam. 5 perumals of this temple had given dharshans to the Pancha pandavas individually.
Chennai Besant nagar Ashtalakshmi temple had been constructed based on this architecture only. A
veera anjaneya shrine is front of the temple is also a beautiful one.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/8444740/Sri-Sundara-Varadaraja-Perumal-Temple) Photos
(hp://www.ickriver.com/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157606780446448/) Weblink1
(hp://www.dharsanam.com/2008/01/uthiramerur-sri-sundara-varadhar.html) Weblink2
(hp://prtraveller.blogspot.com/2008/12/uthiramerur-sundara-varadar.html)
b) Balasubramania Swamy temple
This is immediately next to the Sundara Varadharaja Perumal temple. This very ancient
Balasubramania Swamy temple houses Swayambu Lord Murugar in tapas posture to get the vel for
Soora samharam. The vahana in front is elephant instead of usual peacock
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/8444864/Subramaniaya-Swamy-Temple-Bala-Murgan) Photos
(hp://www.dharsanam.com/2008/01/uthiramerur-sri-balasubramanyar.html)
c) Vaikuntha Perumal Temple
This is an ASI maintained temple right opposite the bus stand. This has the inscriptions all around
the sanctum mandapam about the rules and regulations to conduct elections for a democratic rule. It
demands a good character and conduct from the people who wish to face the election. These
inscriptions are highly popular and proclaim the democratic process and the
good governance existed at that time (a big sigh!)
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/8603644/Vaikunta-Perumal-Koil-Temple-Uiramerur-
Kalveu) Photos (hp://www.ickriver.com/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157612033102669/) Weblink1
(hp://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2003/10/10/stories/2003101001421200.htm) Weblink2
(hp://prabhukrish.net/2006/03/13/uthiramerur/)
d) Kailasanathar Temple
An ancient temple which was in a dilapidated state has been renovated stone by stone as it was
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before by the expertise of REACH foundation. The main deity is a huge and beautiful lingam with a
gliering shine. The temple is almost back to its glamour. (The temple is also called Irathai
Thaleeswarar Temple ???)
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/18099755/Kailasanadar-Koil) Photos
Kanchipuram Manampathi Vandavasi
Valesswarar Temple at Kuranganil Muam
Location: 8 km to SouthWest of Kanchepuram. After crossing the Palar bridge in the Vandavasi/
Cheyyar route, you will see Dusi village at around 4 kms. There is a road diversion to
Kuranganilmuam there and the temple is around 2 kms from there.
Signicance: One of the 275 sacred temples gloried by the Thevara hymns
Main deity: Swayambu linga known as Valeeswarar with Valai ammai in separate shrines.
Legend: Vali, Indhran and Yama worshipped shiva here in the form of Kurangu (Monkey), Anil
(Squirrel) and Muam (Crow) respectively and thats why the name. This shows that the animals and
birds have worshipped and aained salvation. Vaali worshipped Shiva and hence the name
Vaaleswarar.
Temple: The temple is located in a beautiful place surrounded by elds. Other deities are Vinakaya,
Subramanya, Kasi Viswanadhar, Visalakshi, Durgai, Brahma, Chandeeswarar, Bairavar Vishnu,
Sapthamadhar, Dakshinamoorthy, & Navagraha.
Sthala Vruksham: Elanndi
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/3527174/TN06-Vaaleeswarar-Temple-Kuranganilmuam-
Thondai-Nadu-6-Devara-Temple) Weblink(Tamil) (hp://temple.dinamalar.com/New.php?id=1003)
Kal-Mandakam Cave Temple at Kuranganil Muam
Located in the middle of the village, this cave temple is excavated below the ground level which is
very unique among the cave temples. It seems that the original rock was scooped out of the ground
to make a vertical shaft for the excavation. Remember to carry good electric torches with you, and
wear sturdy shoes, when you visit the cave temple.
Links: Weblink (hp://msg4saurabh.blogspot.com/2010/10/kuranganilmuam-kal-mandakam-
cave.html)
Cave temples at Narasapalaiyam
The cave temples, being maintained by ASI, are carved out on a scenic chain of hillocks abuing the
huge Mamandur Lake. According to documented sources, the caves were carved during the
Mahendra Pallava reign dating back to 600 AD. These cave temples built atop a hillock, are visible
from the road as you drive past Mamandur.
Links: Weblink (hp://msg4saurabh.blogspot.com/2010/11/mamandur-cave-temple-worshop.html)
Pesum Perumal temple at Koozhamandal
This temple is 20 km from Kanchipuram in the Kanchipuram-Vandavasi route. From the main road,
the temple is about 200 meters away towards west. This is a small temple with a single shrine but the
Perumal is gigantic and beautiful. It was discovered from the eld and installed here.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/4358500/Pesumperumal-Temple-Koozhamandal)
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Gangaikonda Choleeswarar temple at Koozhamandal
This temple is about 200 meters to the east of the main road and was bulit by ISANA SIVA PANDITA
the spiritual guru of Rajendra chola I. The temple is more than 1000 years old and maintained by ASI.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/4358513/Chozheeswarar-Temple-Koozhamandal)
Arulmigu Maragathambigai sametha Sri Vaithyanathaswamy Temple at Ukkal
This 1200 years old Shiva temple at Ukkal village is 2.5 kms east of Koozhamandal. Pallava king Raja
Simhan (Narasimha Varman II) was once suering from severe stomach ache and he was guided to
come to this place to worship Shiva. Here, he had the dharshan of a Siddhar who gave him some
Vilva leaves which cured his stomach ache. So, the swamy here is called Vaidhyanatha Swamy. Lot of
Pallava / Chola inscriptions are present.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/16913138/ukkal-village-climax-kings)
Bhuvanamanikka Vishnugriham temple at Ukkal???
Ambujavalli Nayikaa Samedha Lakshmi Narayana temple at Akkur
As holy as Tirumala: About a km further to the west of Pesum Perumal temple at koozhamandal is this
temple. The ancient temple may not aract devotees from far and wide to its precincts daily, yet it
has its own unique features. The temple is very small but beautiful and apart from the sanctum
sanctorum, there are only a couple of other shrines dedicated to Andal and Ambujavalli Thayar.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/7017577/Lakshmi-Narayana-Perumal-Temple) Weblink
(hp://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2002/05/10/stories/2002051001050800.htm)
Brahmmapureeswarar temple at Perunugar
Ancient temple worshipped by Brahma. This temple is considered very special for the Jyeshta Devi
worship. She is one who ensures that poverty never ever appears in the lives of Her devotees. This is
much more than bestowing prosperity on one who is suering. If we desire never to go through the
throes of poverty and if we want our wealth never to get depleted, we must worship Sri Jyshta
Dvi. Mother Jyeshta likes worshipping large forms of Ganesh Moa Ganapathi. So there is a big
Ganapathy and a Jyeshta Devi in the inner praharam. Worshipping this Moa Ganesha that is
worshipped by Jyeshta Devi removes misfortunes by the divine grace of both Ganesh and Mother
Jyeshta Devi.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/5392890/Bhramma-pureeswarar-Temple) Photos
(hp://www.agasthiar.org/AUMzine/0022-Jyeshta-Devi.htm)
Perumal temple at Perunugar
This is on the way to the Shiva temple
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/5392846/Perumal-Temple)
Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple at Elanagar
This temple is famous because Sri Srinivasa Perumal is believed to have come into existence here
more than 800 years ago, by the eorts of the Sadamarshana Gothrams dynasty during 1212 A.D.
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Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/5821170/Elanagar)
Sri Udayeeswarar temple at Elanagar
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/5821170/Elanagar) Weblink (hp://temple.dinamalar.com
/en/new_en.php?id=78)
Periyanayaki samathe Sri Vaanasundraswarar temple at Manamathi
This Chola temple is more than 1200 years old with a rich history behind it. The village was called
Vanavan Madevi swaram in the name of Raja Rajas mother and became Manampathy later.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/16075368/Shiva-Temple) Photos (hp://www.ickriver.com
/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157623859462930/)
Thennangur
Thennangur is 6 km before Vandavasi and has become a popular tourist place because of the
beautiful Pandurangan temple.
Ragumayi sametha Pandurangan Temple
The uniqueness of this temple is reected in the following: The Garba-Griha, Gopuram (sanctum-
sanctorum) on the model of puri jagannath; the Chola type of Rajagopuram in its artistry and the
presiding deities from Maharashtra. The tiny idols of Panduranga-Raghumayi manifested to a
big-size (viswarupam). The speciality of this temple being the daily alankarams and the mural
paintings of the mandapam. On any day Pandurangan is adorned with beautiful alankaram.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/12798674/Pandurangan-Temple) Photos
(hp://www.ickriver.com/photos/rajushanthi/sets/72157603902416427/) Rajus Temple Visits
Travelogue (hp://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/visit-to-thennangur/)
Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
Per Legend, Thennangur is the birth place of Sri Meenakshi. This temple for for Meenakshi and
Sundareswarar has beautiful paintings of their marriage in the ceiling and all the navagrahas with
their spouses (may be they are aending the Meenakshi Sundareswarar marriage?). Every year the
Meenakshi-Sundareswarar Kalyanam and other festivals are performed in this temple.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/12798687/Meenakshi-Sundreswarar-Temple) Photos
Lakshmi Narayana Temple
This is an ancient temple renovated by Sri Haridoss Giri Swamigal. It is customary in this temple to
have Sita Kalyanam festival, every year conducted by the Bhagavatha bakthas in the Bhajan tradition.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/12798697/Lakshmi-Narayanar-Temple) Photos
Temples within Kanchipuram
See separate page (hp://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/temples-within-kanchipuram/)
Singaperumal Koil Oragadam
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Sri Nithya Kalyana Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple at Aappur
This temple is situated at 5 kms from Thirukkachur towards Sriperumbudur, at a village called
Aappur, in a small hill called Aushadagiri (hill of medicinial herbs). By climbing about 500 steps you
can reach the hill the steps are somewhat steeper than usual. In the hilltop you can see the beauty of
the Nityakalyana perumal as well as beauty of the Nature with with full of lakes and reserve forests.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/2155308/Sri-Nithya-Kalyana-Prasanna-Venkatesa-Perumal-
Temple-Aappur) Weblink (hp://www.dharsanam.com/2008/05/aappoor-sri-nithya-kalyana-
prasanna.html)
Shri Varadaraja perumal temple at Vadakkupai
This temple is located at Vadakkupai approximately mid-way between Singaperumalkoil and
Oragadam
Vandalur Padappai Oragadam
Sri Veemeeswarar temple at Serappanancheri
This ancient temple has Gajaprashta vimanam and has been renovated recently.
Links: Location (Veemeeswarar temple at Serappanacheri This ancient temple has Gajaprashta
vimanam and has been renovated recently. ) Weblink (hp://www.dharsanam.com/2008/03
/cherappanancheri-sri-veemeeswarar.html)
Oragadam Walajabad (Kanchipuram)
Sri Mah Meru Meditation Center at Sri Nagaram
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/8682994/Sri-Mah-Meru-dhyana-nilayam-SRI-NAGARAM)
Sri Nallinakkeeswarar Shiva temple at Ezhichur
The main deity here is called Sri Nallinakkeeswarar (), meaning God of
harmony. Goddess here is Sri Deivanaayagi. This Chola period temple is being renovated at a cost of
more than a crore with full stone work. Once this was athishtanam of one of the Kanchi
peetathipathies. The main deity is a 2.5 feet high lingam on a huge aavudayar.
According to a copper inscription found in this temple, a Vijayanagara King called Veera
Narasimha gifted Ezhuchur and Venpaakkam villages to Sri Vyaasaachala Mahadeva Saraswathi
Swamigal, the seer said to have headed the present Kanchi Mu as 54th Peetadhipadhi in the
lineage. The seer is said to have worshipped the Lord here and also aained Mukthi at this place.
The Adhishtaanam (Samadhi) of Sri Vyaasaachala Mahadeva Saraswathi Swamigal is also found in
the temple at south west of the sanctum. The idol of Sri Chandhramouleeswarar (Lingam) is also
found in the temple which was originally found placed on the Adhishtaanam. Now some bricks and
lamps are kept there for identication.
The Nandhi here, called as Rajo Guna Nandhi, is said to be very unique and not found anywhere
else. The Nandhi has beautiful ornaments and clothing, all carved on it. One will need at least 10
minutes to go around and admire the Nandhi in detail.
There are 3 Sthala Virukshams for this temple: a female Palm tree, Vilvam and a rare Erazhinjal
(ankola) tree.
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Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/16866482/Ezhichur) Weblink (hp://www.dharsanam.com
/2008/03/ezhuchur-sri-nallinakkeeswarar.html)
Viswaroopa Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple at Kaavakkam
In the Padappai Oragadam Walajabad road, after Oragadam, 12 kms from Oragadam, 2 kms
before Walajabad, turn right (North) at Krishna garden and travel further for about 1 km to reach the
temple.
The Lord is seated, 16 feet high (possibly the biggest in the World), mounted on 5 peetams. 7 headed
Aadhiseshan is shielding Him. The Lord has 12 teeth denoting 12 Rasis, 3 eyes and has bow & arrow
in His left hand instead of Shangu. Mahalakshmi is seated on His Lap. The Lord is mounted on
Kurma.
Contact: 27290805
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/13411277/Kaavakkam-Viswaroopa-Sri-Lakshmi-Narasimhar-
Temple)
Walajabad Sunguvarchathram (Sriperumpudur)
Thenneri
5 miles north of Walajabad, Thenneri is a beautiful village with a bg lake and green elds and there
are two ASI Maintained shiva temples here
Abathsahayeshvarar Large Siva Temple
Kandha lingeswarar Shiva Temple
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/14604294/THENNERI)
Oragadam Sriperumpudur
Shiva temple at Mathur
Adjacent to Temple Green Excello
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/431136/Mathur-sivan-temple-the-REAL-PLACE-OF-GOD)
Murugan Temple at Vallakoai
This ancient Murugan temple is 12 kms south of Sriperumpudur on the Sriperumpudur-Chenglepat
road. Lord Murugar is swayambu and is about 7 ft high and such a tall Swayambu murthy for Lord
Muruga is very rare. This temple is more than 1200 years old. Bagirathan did penance to get back his
lost kingdom to Lord Muruga. He got the dharshan of the Lord and also went and won his kingdom.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/12679339/Vallakkoai-Murugan-temple) Weblink
(hp://murugan.org/research/moorchand.htm) Travelogue (hp://dharsanam.blogspot.com/2008/02
/vallakkoai-sri-subramanyar.html)
Komaleshwarar Temple at Vallakoai
This is nearby Murugan temple.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/15724751/Komaleshwarar-Aalayam-Temple)
Sadaiesvarar Kovil at Vallam
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Nandhi is turned towards the entrance protecting the temple and village from the demons.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/23248784/Sadaiesvarar-Kovil)
Sriperumpudur Kaveripakkam (Bangalore Highway)
Sri Adhikesava Perumal Temple at SriPerumpudur
Signicance: Birth place of Sri Ramanujar
Main deity: Sri Adhikesava Perumal with his consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi in standing posture and
Goddess Ethiraja Valli Thayar in separate shrines.
Legend: The place is known as Aranyaranam and Boodhapuri. To get rid of Shivas curse, Boodha
ganas penanced here and were blessed by Vishnu. In turn, they built this temple for Vishnu and so
this place came to be known as Boodhapuri which later became Bhoodur and after Ramanujars birth,
became Sri Perumbhoodur.
Temple: There is an idol of Ramanujar here which was embraced by Ramanujar himself. At the time of
eye opening ceremony of Ramanujars idol here, Ramanujar was preaching at Srirangam and it is
said that at that instant, blood oozed out from both real-life Ramanjuar (at Srirangam) and the idol
here. Other deities like Rama, Andal, Udayavar, Desikan, and Alavandhar are there.
Theertham: Anantha saras
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/186520/SHRI-RAMANUJA-SWAMI-TEMPLE-
SRIPERUMBUDUR) Weblink (hp://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=1151)
Other Tempels / shrines:
Manavala mamunihal sannidhi (hp://wikimapia.org/500448/Manavala-mamunigal-Sannidhi)
Vedantha Desikan Temple (hp://wikimapia.org/406018/Vedanta-Desikan-Temple)
Birth place of Sri Ramanujar just opposite the temple (hp://wikimapia.org/406031/Ramanujar-
s-Birth-Place)
Shiva Temple at Sriperumpudur
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/782678/Shiva-Temple)
Sri Embar temple at Maduramangalam
The temple is about 65 kms from Chennai and around 20 kms from Sriperumbudur after Sunguvar
chathram. It is an ancient temple and people with eye problems should sure visit this place.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/15303218/EMBAR-TEMPLE-MADURAMANGALAM)
Sri Agatheeswarar & Agilandeshwari amman Temple at Siruvallur
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/10274789/Sri-Agatheeswarar-Agilandeshwari-amman-Temple)
Triad of sacred spots (Thiruputkuzhi-Thirupparkadal)
Thirupparkadal is famous for its twin temples, where the Lord is seen in lying and standing
postures. This, along with Thiruputkuzhi, where the Lord is seen in siing posture, is considered a
triad of sacred spots where Perumal can be seen in all the 3 postures - siing, standing and lying.
Vijayaraghava Perumal Temple at Thiruputkuzhi
Signicance:
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One of the 108 Divya desams;
Ramar performed the last rites for Jatayu who aained moksha here.
Yadava prakasar, guru of Ramanujar preached Vedanta to Ramanujar here.
Location: Near Baluchei Chairam i the Bangalore highways, around 10 kms after the road to
Kanchipuram, about 100 meters inside from the Highways on the left side while going from
Chennai.
Main deity: Vijaya ragava perumal in siing posture with Maragadavalli thayar in separate shrines.
Worship signicance:
Childless women come here, fry the green gram wash it and tie to their stomach and sleep in the
temple premises that night. Next day if it sprouts, it is considered that their wish will be fullled.
On new moon days, doing poojas for ancestors after taking a dip at the tank is considered very
sacred.
Theertham: Pond, Jatayu theertham, was created by Rama
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/268998/Sri-Vijayaraghavaperumal-Temple) Photos
(hp://www.divyadesamonline.com/hindu/temples/tiruputkuzhi-temple.asp)
Dhaamal
This is 3.5 kms from Thirupputkuzhi / Baalu Chatram. There are 3 ancient temples here and are
visible from the national highway itself.
1) Shri Varaga Eeswarar Temple
This is visible from the national highway itself. There are temples around Kanchipuram where Lord
Vishnu worshipped Lord Shiva in all the ten avathars. This is one of those ten temples that
corresponds to Varaha avathar.
Links: Location (A beautiful shodasa lingam with 16 stripes, in open space, in the midst of green
elds is present and work to construct a temple has just begun. I was moved with the aection and
involvement of the villagers towards the Lord when the initiation abhishham was done.)
2) Nasingeshwarar Temple
This is just opposite the Varaga Eeswarar Temple. This is another one of the ten temples where
Mahavishnu worshipped Shiva during the ten avatars. This temple corresponds to Narasimha
avathar.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/17010188/NASINGESHWARAR-TEMPLE)
3) Sri Thirumalazhagi sametha Dhamodhra Perumal Temple
This is lile inside the village.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/7957095/Perumal-Temple-Lord-Damodaran)
Shiva Temple at Kilar
You have to take a diversion to the left (south) while going from Chennai at Dhamal to reach Kilar. A
beautiful shodasa lingam with 16 stripes, in open space, in the midst of green elds is present and
work to construct a temple has just begun. I was moved with the aection and involvement of the
villagers towards the Lord when the initiation abhishham was done.
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Contact: M.Subramaniam, Panchayat President, 99421 67501
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/19003243/Kilar-Shiva-Temple) Photos
Mayuranathar Temple at Panappakkam
The deity here was worshipped by Tiger and Peacock; Nandhidevar, Indran, Agasthiar and
Brahmma worshipped Shiva here. Ambal is named as Sondaravalli.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/13873016/Mayuranathar-Temple)
Suganatheswarar Temple at Karivedu Kalathur
A 1200 years old temple with the architecture of Vijayanagara, Chola and Pallava periods. The main
deity was worshipped by Suhka Brhmma rishi with the parrot face and so is called Suganatheswarar;
ambal is called Sondaravalli.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/18394352/Kalathur)
Chandramouleeswarar Temple at Brahmmadesam
There are many brahmmadesam villages in tamilnadu (to get confused easily) and this is one of
them. Historians believe that Rajendra Chola I and his wife Veeramadevi died here and their
memorials are located here. Temple is maintained by the Archaeological survey of India.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/14405263/Chandra-Moulieaswarer-Temple)
Agastheeswar temple nearby?
Hariprasatha Eswar Temple at Karivedu
The Swayambu lingam here was worshipped by Mahavishnu and so Shiva here is
called Hariprasadeswar. This is a small temple facing south with Shiva facing East and Ambal facing
South. Surya worship takes place everyday, i.e., sun rays fall on the Lord everyday morning. So it is
considered that worshipping the Lord here will remove ones Surya dosha. Dharma
samvardhini Ambal is present with four hands in Abhayavaradha posture with Pasangusam. There
are shrines for Mahavishnu and Kailasanathar also. There is a shrine in the name
of Badhalalingeswarar and this will be lled with water when there is a ood in Palar.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/14642639/Karivedu)
Swayambunathar temple at Ocheri
An unaended 2000 years old temple with swayambu lingam as Swayambunathar facing east; ambal
facing south. It is said that worshipping the Lord here will cure all stomach related problems. In
1840, when a Muslim merchant was suering with stomach pain, the easwaran appeared in his
dream and asked him to renovate this temple. He did so and got his stomach problem cured.
Note: There is also a 6 feet Varadharaja perumal housed in Kothanda Ramaswamy Temple nearby.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/11799232/OCHERI)
Dharmeswar temple at Dhrmaneedhi village
There are temples worshipped by Pancha Pandavas around this area. Here the Lord Dharmeswar,
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facing East, was worshipped by Dharmar. Ambal is Dhrmasamvardhini facing South.
Note: In Mahendravadi, the main deity is Dhramalingeswar and there are four other lingams worshipped by the
other four Pandavas. Near Mahendravadi, at Siruvalayam, there is Beemeswar Temple worshipped by Beema.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/10968453/Dharmaneethi-village)
Sundara Kamakshi temple at Siru Karumbur near Ocheri
The temple with beautiful sculptures is situated in a very beautiful and fertile location. Though a
Shiva Temple, importance is for Ambal. Ambal here is really beautiful, as the name signies and is
famous for giving boon to all people; specially for marriage and Child birth. Kanchi Paramacharya,
after visiting this temple for the rst time, did not feel like going away and stayed there for 3 days. At
the entrance to Shiva there are carvings of Patanchali on the right side and Vyaghrapathar on the left.
Another speciality is the Bilva tree with Neem tree. Usually we see only neem tree with banyan tree.
Here it is twined with Bilva tree. Bilva tree represents Shiva and Neem tree Parvathi/Ambal. Here the
Bilva tree is branched into three like a Trishul, just at a height of about 10 feet from the ground. The
branch of the neem tree is embracing the Trishul region. It reminds us of Parvati embracing Shiva.
This temple is being maintained by Archelogical Survey of India and is a treasure trove.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/14216138/SIRUKARUMBUR-VILLAGE)
Parasurameswar Temple at Vegamangalam
This is 2 kms south of Sirukarumbur. There are ten temples around Kanchipuram where Lord
Vishnu worshipped Lord Shiva in the ten avathars. This is one of those that corresponds to
Parasurama avathar.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/11391908/vegamangalam)
There are also Kasi Viswanathar Visalakshi temple and Pachaiamman temple in Vegamangalam.
Thirupparkadal
Thiruparkadal is on the Chennai Vellore (Bangalore) highway, beyond Thiruputkuzhi, about 10
kms from Thiruputkuzhi, on the left side of Highways while going from Chennai, about 2 kms from
the highways at the Kaveripakkam junction. Two beautiful Vaishnavite temples are present side by
side. It is said that this place can be considered to be the 107th Divyadesam. The location of the
temples is awesome
a) Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal temple:
This temple is considered to be testimony for the unity of Shaivism and Vaishanavism. The Lord
here, stands on Aavudaiyaar (base of Lingam)
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/9511006/Sri-Prasanna-Venkata-Perumal-Temple) Photos
(hp://prtraveller.blogspot.com/2010/06/thiruparkadal-twin-temples-kaveripakkam.html)
b) Ranganathar Temple:
The main deity in this temple is made of wood from the tree of Aththi. It is believed that Yamas
assistant Chitraguptan was releaved of his diseases here and hence this place is said to have healing
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powers.
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/11010859/Sri-Ranganatha-Swamy-Temple) Photos
(hp://aalayamkanden.blogspot.com/2011/09/sri-prasanna-venkatesa-perumal-and.html)
c) Sri Vaaleeswarar Temple
An ancient temple
Links: Location (hp://wikimapia.org/9652992/DRTT-Karapureeswarar-Temple-Thirupparkkadal-
Devara-Reference-Temple)
Acknowldgement:
Thanks to many Blog readers for providing information about many temples here.
Thank you Sir. Very useful information.
By: Murali Krishnan on August 19, 2013
at 9:14 pm
Reply
Excellent one. Really appreciate your initiative.
By: Jithesh on June 9, 2013
at 3:26 pm
Reply
Hello sir, it gives me immense pleasure to visit your site which enclosing all details about all
temples. It is very useful for all purposes.like poojas, parikarams, for studies, etc Great
work All the best thank u sir.
By: Maheswari Kumaresan on May 2, 2013
at 4:05 pm
Reply
HARI OMM;
Dear Raju sir ;
It is a Very Greatest work you are Done, Its not to be Explain in Words-Talk & God gave you Such
a Powerful-Sperutial -Knowledge-I bow down in all respect for your Greatest works,,,,,,
Thank you very Much,,,,
Raju
By: Raju-Bangalore on May 1, 2013
at 7:28 am
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Dear Sir,
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Very useful informations. Can you please let me know any varahar temple in chennai other than
thiruvidanthai. Even varahar sannidhi in any vishnu temple in and around chennai. Thank you in
advance.
By: Jaya on April 25, 2013
at 12:35 pm
Reply
Separate Varaahar sannathi is there in Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Koil
Sowcarpetai.Srinivasa kalyanam,andal kalyanam are popular in this temple situated amidst
wholesale market.
By: Swaminathan on April 25, 2013
at 5:01 pm
Reply
There is a Varahar sannidhi in Pratyangara Temple, near VGP Golden Beach en route
Kelambakkam.
By: Baijnath AK on April 29, 2013
at 7:10 am
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Hi Mr. Raju
Your Website is just amazing.
Just Visited Pachaiyamman Temple at Thirumullaivoyal near Ambaur yesterday. The temple is
amazing.
No Words in dictionary to explain the beauty.
Expecting the temple to hereafter glorify your pages too
Thank You Sir
By: Vivek on April 1, 2013
at 11:31 am
Reply
Respected Mr.Raju,
Kindly make this sharable in Facebook.This is a great work that you have done and shared.Also it
would be great if we are able to view your replies to queries posted here.
Regards
Mahesh T Ramadass
By: Mahesh T Ramadass on February 28, 2013
at 11:05 am
Reply
Why there is no mention about Tiruporur Murugan temple?
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By: Mohana on February 24, 2013
at 4:06 pm
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absolutely a painstaking eort sir. I am unable to travel much due to old age and problems of
health. As a senior I bless you and your family to do servie to the temples and perfect it.
krishnarathnam@gmail.com (mailto:krishnarathnam@gmail.com)
By: g. krishnarathnam on February 19, 2013
at 9:34 pm
Reply
Its really amazing to realize the temples you visited and Meticulously documenting the key
information along with pictures. It appears to folks like me a daunting task. May God bless you
and sincere thanks
By: Krishnakumar Narasimhan on February 11, 2013
at 5:32 am
Reply
Yes Sir. The temple is called OM Shakti Vinayagar Temple. This is in Thiruvanmiyur. After
Thiruvanmiyur Bus Terminus (towrds Pondy) this temple is on the rst left. The road is before
Marundeeswarar Temple and it is called North Mada Street. There are sannidhis for Mururgan
along with His Consorts, Durgai Amman (Tues Rahu Kalam Pooja is very famous), Navagraha &
Anjaneyar. The Stala Vrusham is Neem. This was previously a private temple taken over by HR &
CE. Regular poojas, Sankata Hara Chaturthi & Vinayag Chaturthi celebrations happen in a grand
manner.
By: K M Venkataraman on January 30, 2013
at 6:10 pm
Reply
Sir,
Thanks
By: S Govindarajan on February 1, 2013
at 8:28 am
Reply
In and around Chennai, Can you let me know if there is any Ganesha Temple where the idol is
facing south or any other temple which has a Ganesha idol facing south where regular puja is
being conducted.
By: S Govindarajan on January 30, 2013
at 10:31 am
Reply
Can anyone let me know the addresse and phone no of bhoomishwarar shiva
temple,marakkanam situated on ECR ROAD.
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By: vijay anand on December 17, 2012
at 6:31 pm
Reply
raju is great
By: RATNAM on December 10, 2012
at 9:50 am
Reply
Excellent & Very Informative with all minute details. Great Work. With your directions we
visited Siruvapuri, Periapalayam, Thiruthandalam & Panchei. without any trouble. Thanks
By: M G Selvakumari on October 17, 2012
at 6:34 pm
Reply
I am kumar from kolathur read this as a guide/very clear to have an idea of the divya desams one
must visit in their life time. Thanks for this kind of enlightening issues- welcoming for furher
assistance
By: krushnakumar on October 15, 2012
at 11:57 am
Reply
Respected Sir, To the temples on OMR I wish to add Thirunavaleeswarar Temple at Navalur.
About 35 years back the villagers found Lingam at the present spot while digging. They consulted
MahaPeriyava and he advised them to build a temple. Since Lingam was found in Navalur He
named Navaleeswarar. Subsequently Akilandeswari Amman sannidhi, Vinayagar & Murugar
Shrines were added. Recently Ayyapan Shrine in typical Kerala style was built. There is also a
huge kolam in front of Shivan sannidhi. Shri MahaPeryava had predicted that it would take some
time for the Temple to become popular which is coming true today.
Prodhosham is celebrated in a big way here.
By: K M Venkataraman on October 4, 2012
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Hi Venkataraman,
I would like to visit this temple.Can you tell me how to reach this temple and nearby
landmark so that it would be helpful.
Regards,
S.Murali Krishnan
By: Murali Krishnan on August 19, 2013
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Sir,
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This temple is just beside OMR in Navalur. if your using your owntransport, when you
come from Sholinganallur, take a U turn near the toll gate and go back about half a
kilometer. The temple will be on your left. If you are using public transport (from
Sholinganallur) get down at Navalur Nilagiris Super market bus stop and cross the road
and walk back a small distance and you will reach the temple. But right now the temple is
under renovation. Hence please check whether pradosam is conducted now.
By: Subramaniam on August 19, 2013
at 5:59 pm
Sir,
great job in providing thisinformation. want to know if you know any tour operators who can
take us to some of the temples. Your guidance will be apprecitaed. I would like to visit these
temples on weekends[saturday or sunday]. Await a response from you.
br
nityakalyani
By: nityakalyani on September 13, 2012
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Dear sir,
Can I get any Laxmi Narayanan temple nearby Purasawalkam, Anna Nagar or Choolai or
somewat around thatpls check it can you reply me
And awaiting for your reply.
Thanking you,
Regards
MURALI
9840291804
By: MURALI on September 13, 2012
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Dear Sir,
i am verymuch happy to read your temple details. kindly provide Shirdi Sai temple details in and
around Chennai. i was surprised that we have this much temples in chennai. hats of to you sir.
Keep writing some more temple details in your blog.
By: M.S.SWARNALATHA SUNDARAM on September 5, 2012
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very good work. you may also give details of temples located at other districts of tamilnadu.
By: vaidyanathan on July 20, 2012
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Sorry In my earlier post, I had wrongly mentioned the name of the place as Siru Manali. The
correct name is Siru Manavai (associated with Manavai Munuswamy Mudaliar who authored
Nataraja Pathu). In its corrupted form, the place is now known as Chinna Mandali.
Thanks
Ganpat
By: Ganpat on July 16, 2012
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Dear Shri Raju, if you have any information on Niranjeeswarar temple at Siru Manali, near
Perambakkam (Thiruvallur district) please pass it on. Ours is a Uzhavarappani group and we
have planned to undertake some white washing work at this temple on 29.07.2012. The village
elders believe that the temple is more than 1000 years old, but due to lack of patronage, no
records or sthala puranam is available. Google search for this place too did not yield any result.
We will be extremely delighted if you or any other reader of this blog help us in this regards.
Thanks
Ganpat
By: Ganpat on July 16, 2012
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The Chengalpat Vallam cave temples needs aention. For the daily pooja itself these Vallam cave
temples doesnt have enough money. And the temple tank also not in good condition. Current
week Kumudam Jothidam features the details of this temple and the bank account details.
By: Kuzhali on July 3, 2012
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Hi Mr.Raju, great job!! I love to visit ancient temples. The details posted on temples in and around
Chennai is simply great! Thank you very much.
By: Malarvizhi Pandian on June 20, 2012
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While searching for munnur temple details found these two useful websites. They are geing
updated frequently about the temple events.
hp://advalleshwar.munnurtemples.in (hp://advalleshwar.munnurtemples.in)
hp://arulalaperumal.munnurtemples.in (hp://arulalaperumal.munnurtemples.in)
Adavalleshwar temple is special for Guru.
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By: Kuzhali on May 23, 2012
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hi sirvery nice sir..this is information nis useful for all.u did a great job
sir..hats of to u.
By: sowmiya on February 16, 2012
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Sir,
About Sri LakshmiNarayana Temple situated at a Village called Kulzpandandalam which is
around 9 km before Mahabalipuram,We are
connected with this temple in the sense since it is a temple built by our ancestors and is roughly
around 400-500 years old. We had done Kumbabishegam to this temple around the year
1999-2000 .After taking lots of pain nally the state govt interfered and took charge of this temple.
Till today I dont nd any one listing this temple on the web site. I would very much appreciate if
some one visits this village and add to the list of Sri LakshmiNarayana Temple in Chengulput
DIst.I feel this is the right site to give my open view.
A divotee &
Well Wisher
By: S Vijay on January 25, 2012
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Mr. Raju,
It is really a great work. You took much pain to compile the details mark the location on google
maps. very nice and thank you very much.
S Chandrasekaran Chennai
By: S Chandrasekaran on January 8, 2012
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Excellent work. Really appreciate this eort. It was such a huge list and plenty of information to
read. I am able to understand how much of time and eort it would have taken to collect all this
info and put this together. Thanks a lot! This would be of great use to several people..
By: Barani on January 1, 2012
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excellent compilation of temples. very very useful to me. thanks for sharing.
By: chandrasekaran on January 1, 2012
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Dear Raju, Pranaams to you.Your blog serves as the encyclopaedia for my temple visits. Yesterday
we went to Thirumalai Vaiyavoor(Thhen Tirupati) Just would like to add a piece of info to readers
here- Vedanthangal is just around 5 km from here. One can plan a family outing to both this
temple and the bird sanctuary. There is also an Anjeneya temple right at the base of the hillock.
By: Padmanaban on December 26, 2011
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it is really an exceptional work. keep the trend ying high by giving a look at temples in and
around north madrasupto gummiddipundi. There are numberous temples within a radious of
50 kms from this area. will be thankful, if u can throw more light on temples this side of chennai
best wishes for your eorts
By: rajaraman on December 6, 2011
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Wish I could contribute half of your work before I die.
By: inconito on November 6, 2011
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Very good service to our community by giving more details about particulars about our temples
in and around chennai.
With love,
Subramaniyan D
By: D.Subramaniyan on July 5, 2011
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Really a nice contribution to the people who seek information.thanks a lot for such a good
initiative.
By: vadivel kannan on June 15, 2011
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AUM Sri Agasthiar Saranaya Namasthu !
Welldone and May Lord Arunachaleswarar bless the writer for the good articles on the temples in
and around Holy Chennai City.
I am very proud of such articles wrien in the computer age.
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There are some siddhapurushas who are guiding this wrier therefore such wonderful things
have happened inthe form of site.
May all Navanadha Siddhapurushas bless all of us to lead a beer life !
rgds,
ADIYE
By: Arunachalapithan on June 10, 2011
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Dear sir,
Can I get any Laxmi Narayanan temple nearby Purasawalkam or Choolai or somewat around
thatpls check it can you reply meI think really this site has been helpful to most of the people.
And awaiting for your reply.
Thanking you,
With regards,
K. N. Ashaa.
98409 34963
By: K N Ashaa on May 19, 2011
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Mr.Raju
Please keep up the good work of visiting various temples and writing about them.
May God be with you in all your endeavour.
Regards
S.Raghavan
By: S.RAGHAVAN on April 22, 2011
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Dear Sir
It is related about Sivan Temple. Two years back I got a azhiya nandi Photo. This is Nandi is
very famous and this Sivan Temple is in Oragadam or somewhere. I would like to visit that
temple.
Please give a clear details about this temple.
I am expecting your reply soon.
Regards
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M Hariharan
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By: M Hariharan on April 4, 2011
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