Sri Siddhanandeswarar Temple /ஶ்ரீ சித்தாநந்தீஸ்வரர் கோயில், Sethupattu, Somangalam, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu.

The visit to this Sri Siddhanandeswarar Temple at Sethupattu, near Somangalam & Manimangalam, was part of the Gajaprishta Vimana Temple in Kanchipuram District on 1^st May 2026. This place, Sethupattu, is on the banks of Manimangalam Lake.

Moolavar  : Sri Siddhanandeswarar

Consort    : Sri Periya Nayagi

Some of the salient features of this temple are…..

The temple faces east, with the temple tank. The entrance arch is on the south side. Stucco images of dwarapalakas are on either side of the arch. Stucco images of Shiva and Parvati as Rishabaroodar, Vinayagar and Murugan are on the top of the entrance arch. A Rishabam and a balipeedam are in front of the sanctum sanctorum. Moolavar is on a round avudaiyar. In the koshtam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu, Brahma and Durgai are in the koshtams.

In the praharam, Selva Vinayagar, Brahma Sastha, Ambal Periya Nayagi, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Bairavar, Agasthiyar with his consort, Chandikeswarar and Navagrahas.

Ambal Periya Nayagi is in a separate Sannidhi that faces east. Ambal is in a standing posture with Abhaya Varada hastam.

Brahma Sastha, Ambal Periya Nayagi, and Bairavar

Agasthiyar

ARCHITECTURE

The total temple was built with bricks and concrete. The temple consists of the sanctum sanctorum and the ardha mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum is square in shape on a pada bandha adhistanam with Jagathy, three patta kumudam, and pattikai. The pilasters on the bhitti start from pattikai. The pilasters are of Brahma kantha pilasters with kalasam, kudam, palakai and pothyal. The prastaram consists of valapi and kapotam, with nasi kudus. The vimanm over the bhumi desam is with one tala/ upari tala, greevam and “Gajaprishta Sigaram” with three kalas. Shiva, Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu and Brahma.

Vinayagar Sannidhi, Shiva Sannidhi, Brahma Sastha sannidhi and Ambal Periya Nayagi sannidhi are built in a line that faces east. 

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS

It is said that an old temple existed in the same place, and the new temple was built on the same spot. The construction work might have started around 2016, and the new temple was consecrated in January 2020.

LEGENDS

As per the legend, the Shiva Lingam was installed and worshipped by Agasthiyar on the way to Pothigai Hills.

It is believed that Siddhars are also worshipped as the Moolavar of this temple.

POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS

Apart from oru kala poojas, special poojas are conducted on pradosham and Maha Shivaratri days.

TEMPLE TIMINGS

Since the orukala pooja is conducted, the exact opening and closing times of the temple are unpredictable.

CONTACT DETAILS

HOW TO REACH

This place, Sethupattu, is on the banks of Manimangalam Lake, 2.8 km from Manimangalam, about 5 km from Somangalam, 12 km from Sriperumbudur, and 13.2 km from Tambaram.

The nearest Railway Station is Tambaram.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE

Ambal Sannidhi

Brahma Sastha Sannidhi

Moolavar sannidhi

Navagrahas 

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Sri Kasi Vishwanathar Temple/ ஸ்ரீ காசி விஸ்வநாதர் கோயில், Pudupettai, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu.

The visit to this Sri Kasi Vishwanathar Temple at Pudupettai was a part of the 606^th week abhishekam to Sri Mandaleswarar Temple of Bavasahipettai by the Ancient Shiva Temples and Sivamayam Group on 14th June 2026. When the Sivamayam group was preparing for the abhishekm to Sri Mandalaeswarar at Bavashipettai, I alone visited this Pudupettai Shiva temple, which is about 1.2 km from the Bavasahipettai Shiva Temple.

Moolavar  : Sri Kasi Viswanathar
Consort    : Sri Visalakshi

Some of the salient features of this temple are…
The temple faces east with an entrance (Base of mandapam/ Rajagopuram) from the south. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front of the temple. The entrance to the ardha mandapam is from the south. Moolavar is Swayambhu on a round avudaiyar. Vinayagar and Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar are on either side of the antarala. A balipeedam and a Rishabam are in front of the sanctum sanctorum.

In ardha mandapam, Vinayagar, Bairavar, and Suryan. In koshtam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu, Brahma, and Durgai.

Ambal Visalakshi is in a separate Sannidhi that faces south. Ambal is in a standing posture with abhaya varada hastam.

In praharam Chandikeswarar and Navagrahas.

 Bairavar - Suryan

Chandikeswarar - Durgai

ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, and ardha mandapam. The temple was built with stone from adhistanam to prastaram. The sanctum sanctorum is on an adhistanam, with Jagathy, threepatta kumudam and pattikai. The pilasters are of Brahmakantha pilasters with kalasam, kudam, palakai, and poomottu pothyal. The prastaram consists of valapi and kapotam with nasikudus. A Devotee worships a Shiva Lingam, Ambal, and Dwarbs' faces are in the nasi kudus. The brick vimanam over the bhumi desam consists of 2 talas, greevam, and Nagara sigaram. Shiva, Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu, and Brahma are in the greeva koshtam

Maha Vishnu worships Shiva

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
The temple is believed to be 700 years old. But there is no evidence found to prove the same. The present structure may belong to the 17th to 18th centuries.

LEGENDS
There are 5 Sri Kasi Vishwanathar Temples around this place, called "Pancha Kashi Sthalams". It is said that around 1454 CE, these 5 Shiva Lingas were brought from Kashi and installed by Shiva Devotees.
Those places are...
1. Karukkupettai
2. Thimmayanpettai
3. Pudupettai
4. Erivoy
5. Nawab Sahib Pettai

But some people claim that the Shiva temple of Bavasahipettai is also part of "Pancha Kashi Sthalams," and some point out that the name of the Moolavar is wrong.

POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on Pradosham, Maha Shivaratri, Kiruthigai, etc.

TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple will be kept open from 07.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and from 17.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.

CONTACT DETAILS

Gurukkal Gurumoorthy may be contacted on his mobile number +919940331344 for poojas and further details.

 

HOW TO REACH
This temple at Pudupettai is about 2 meters from Kanchipuram to Chengalpattu Road and 1.2 km from Bavasahipettai Sri Mandalaeswarar Temple, 9 km from Walajabad, 14 km from Kanchipuram Railway Station, and 34 km from Chengalpattu Railway Station.
The nearest Railway Station is Walajabad.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE

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Sri Mandalaeswarar Temple/ ஸ்ரீ மண்டலஈஸ்வரர் கோயில், Bavasahipettai, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu.

The visit to this Sri Mandalaeswarar Temple at Bavasahipettai was a part of the 606^th week abhishekam by the Ancient Shiva Temples and Sivamayam Group on 14th June 2026.

Moolavar  : Sri Mandalaeswarar

Consort    : Sri Periyanayagi

Some of the salient features of this temple are…

The temple faces east. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front of the temple. The entrance to the ardha mandapam is from the south. Moolavar is of Swayambhu Bana Lingam. Vinayagar and Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar are on either side of the antarala. A balipeedam and a Rishabam are in front of the sanctum sanctorum.

In ardha mandapam, Vinayagar, Durgai, Bairavar, and Suryan. In koshtam, only Dakshinamurthy.

Ambal Periyanayagi is in a separate Sannidhi that faces south. Ambal is in a standing posture with abhaya varada hastam.

In praharam, only Chandikeswarar.

The Suryan and Chandikeswarar

 Durga

ARCHITECTURE

The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, and ardha mandapam. The temple was built with stone from adhistanam to prastaram. The sanctum sanctorum is on an adhistanam. The prastaram consists of valapi and kapotam. The brick vimanam over the bhumi desam consists of 2 talas, greevam, and vesara sigaram. Shiva, Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu, and Brahma are in the greeva koshtam.

The ceiling of the ardha mandapam and antarala has the bas reliefs of fish, Egamrugam, snakes, tortoise, Solar and Lunar eclipse representation snake swallowing the Sun and Moon.

The bricks are shaped to fit the place

 The bricks are shaped to fit the place

Ceiling bas-reliefs solar / Lunar eclipse

 Ceiling bas-reliefs solar / Lunar eclipse 

Ceiling bas-reliefs solar / Lunar eclipse 

Pillar reliefs

Pillar reliefs

Pillar reliefs

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS

The temple is believed to be 700 years old. But there is no evidence found to prove the same. The present structure may belong to the 17th to 18th centuries.

The temple is in a bad shape and needs renovations and paintings to be done. It is learned from the villagers that part of the temple land was encroached upon and misused.

LEGENDS

There are 5 Sri Kasi Vishwanathar Temples around this place, called "Pancha Kashi Sthalams". It is said that around 1454 CE, these 5 Shiva Lingas were brought from Kashi and installed by Shiva Devotees.

Those places are...

1. Karukkupettai

2. Thimmayanpettai

3. Pudupettai

4. Erivoy

5. Nawab Sahib Pettai

But some people claim that the Shiva temple of Bavasahipettai is also part of "Pancha Kashi Sthalams".

POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS

Apart from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on Pradosham, Maha Shivaratri, Kiruthigai, etc.

TEMPLE TIMINGS

The temple will be kept open from 07.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and from 17.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.

CONTACT DETAILS

The Gurukkal may be contacted on his mobile number +919361389860 for poojas and further details.

HOW TO REACH

This temple at Bavasahipettai is about 600 meters from Kanchipuram to Chengalpattu Road, 6.6 km from Walajabad, 12 km from Kanchipuram Railway Station, and 31.5 km from Chengalpattu Railway Station.

The nearest Railway Station is Walajabad.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE

Sivamayam family

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