31,
October 2012
SRI KAPALEESWARAR TEMPLE, MYLAPORE,
This
is one of the Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam in Thondai Nadu, Mylapore,
Chennai. This temple is also one of the Saptha Sthana Shiva
Sthalangal in Mylapore, Chennai, Like Thiruvaiyaru. On 28th October
2012, I went to all these temples as laid down in the Saptha Sthana
darshan method ( As per the order given below ). The other six temples are 1.
Kaaraneecharam ( Middle of Bazar Street), 2. Theerthapaleeswarar temple (
Middle of Dr. Natesan Road ), 3. Velleecharam ( South Mada street - Near
Kapaleeswarar Temple ), 4. Virupaksheeswarar Temple ( Bazar Road near
Karaneeswarar temple), 5. Valeeswarar Temple (On the opposite street of
Karaneeswarar temple.) 6. Malleeswarar Temple ( Back side of Karaneeswarar
temple - Next lane ). The details of the Saptha Sthana Temples are posted
separately.
Iraivan
: Sri Kapaleeswarar
Iraivi
: Sri Kargambal.
Some
of the important details of this temple are.....
The
temple is facing west with a three-tier Rajagopuram and there is a 7 tier
Rajagopuram with Vinayagar Sannidhi on the east side entrance. The temple tanks
with a neerazhi mandapam on the west side. Palipedam, Dwajasthambam, and Nandhi
are after the west side Rajagopuram. The
Sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala, and artha mandapam. In Koshtam
Durgai, Brahma, Lingothbavar, Dakshinamurthy, Selvaganapathy.
In
the Inner prakaram Murtis of Singaravelar, Sri Subramaniar Natarajar, Sivakami,
Kargambal, Somaskandar Urchava murtis, 63var in two rows, Saraswathi, Durgai, Lakshmi, Lingangal, Veerabhadra, Naalvar, Kargambal,
Santhana kuravarkal ( I could not see these in southern side temples), (Umapathi Sivam, Maraigana Sivam, Arunantha Sivam, Meikanda Sivam). Polla Pillayar, 63var in stone.
In
the outer prakaram Sannadhi for Arunagirinathar, Thirugnanasambandar &
Angamboombavai, Punnai Vana Nathar, Sundareswarar, Navagrahas, Shiva Linga
Moortham, Narthana Vinayagar, Annamalaiyar, Singaravelar, Pazhani Andavar,
Vaayilar Nayanar.
There
is a big mandapam and a 4-pillar mandapam on the south side to conduct
functions.
Legend:
There is a story behind Thirugnanasambandar and Angamboombavai. Angamboombavai
came alive from the ashes and Thirugnanasambandar refused to marry her. The
reason Thirugnanasambandar gave was, she had become his daughter when she
became alive through him.
THE TEMPLE TIMINGS :
The temple is kept open between 06.30 Hrs to 11.00 Hrs and 16.30 Hrs to 20.30 Hrs
CONTACT DETAILS:
The landline number is 044 2464 1670.
The website is www.mylaikapaleewarar.tnhrce.in and
the e-mail address is mylaikapaleeswarar@gmail.com
HOW
TO REACH :
There
is a Railway station Thirumayilai on the Velachery to Beach MRTS train route.
Very near to the Railway station.
Town
buses are available from various parts of the city.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK
HERE
( 7 tier Rajagopuram on the east side, but Moolavar is facing west )
( Murugan Sannidhi Vimanam with East Rajagopuram view )
( West side mini rajagopuram with Kodimaram )
(North side view of the temple complex with Sthala Vruksham and east side Rajagopuram )
( Sri Subramaniar Temple - facing west - Foreigners also visiting this temple )
( West side Rajagopuram is of 3 tier with MURUGA display instead of SHIVA SHIVA )
( Neerazhi Mandapam at the center in front of the West side entrance )
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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ReplyDeletePackers and Movers Mylapore 9380223600 Chennai
Nice post on Sri Kapaleeswarar temple . The pictures are amazing and its a very sacred temple. The temple gives immense sense of peace to the visitors. Check the Kapaleeswarar temple timings for detailed information.
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