08, Dec 2014.
It was a long time due for Vadapalani Lord Sri Murugan’s darshan from My Velachery / Adambakkam residence by walk. The distance is around
14 km. Last Sunday, the 7th of December 2014, I started from my residence
around 08.00 Hrs. It was also planned to cover the temples on the way to
Vadapalani.
Sri Devi Bhavani Amman Temple - Ramakrishna Nagar, Adambakkam
SRI DEVI
NAGAMUTHU MARIAMMAN TEMPLE
After the Darshan of
Sri Devi Bhavani Amman, we proceeded to Sri Devi Nagamuthu Mariamman Temple in the EB
colony. Sri Viswaroopa Sani Bhagavan is unique in this temple with a life-size
murti in a separate sannidhi. Devotees used to gather early in the morning on Saturdays
for darshan. The temple also has the sannadhi for Sri ANJANEYAR, Sri Ayyappan, and Navagrahas. The Amman is in an elevated position with Sri Vinayagar and Sri
Valli Devasena Subramaniar sannidhis at the entrance. In koshtam Durgai,
Samundeeswari, and Vaishnavi. Ashta Lakshmi's stucco images are also
installed on the inside wall.
Sri Visvaroopa Sani Bhagavan Sannadhi- EB Colony
Sri Devi Nagamuthu Mariamman Sannadhi - EB Colony
North side entrance 3-tier Rajagopuram - EB Colony
Side view from west side
SRI
SUBRAMANIAR TEMPLE - BRINDAVAN NAGAR
My next visit was to
Sri Subramaniar Temple at Brindavan Nagar main Road. Some people used to call
this the Sri Vinayagar Temple. This Temple has 4 main sannadhis. Sri Valli
Devasena Subramaniar Sannidhi is at the entrance with Dwajasthambam and balipeedam. On the left are Sri Rajaganapathy, and on the right are Sri Kothandaramar
and Sri Gnanambigai Samedha Vedapureeswarar sannadhis. The other sannadhis are
Sri Lakshmi Kuberar, Sri Radhakrishnan, and Sri Mangala Sarabeswarar. Sri
Dhanvantari, Suryan, Chandran, Bairavar, Navagrahas, Sri Lakshmi, Sri
Saraswathi, and Naalvar images were also installed inside the temple.
Dakshinamurthy,
Vishnu, Brahma, and Durgai are in Sri Subramaniar Sannidhi’s koshtam.
Sri Subramaniar temple - Brindavan Nagar
Sri Subramaniar Sannadhi - side view
SRI
VAIRAVA ESWARAR TEMPLE
Then I went to Sri
Vairava Eswarar temple after Kakkan bridge on the way to Adambakkam Police
station. The moolavar is not a usual Shiva Lingam. Instead, a Shiva’s moortham
with vel. The moolavar sannidhi’s top is open inside the mandapam with Nandi
in front. Sri Vallarasu Vinayagar sannidhi is outside the temple.
Sri Vairava Eswarar temple - New Colony Road, Adambakkam
Moolavar
SRI
VARASIDDHI VINAYAGAR TEMPLE
My next visit was to
the temple Sri Varasiddhi Vinayagar temple opposite to Adambakkam Police
station in New colony. Sannadhi for Sri Balathandayuthapani, Sri Varasiddhi
Vinayagar, and Sri Anjali Anjaneyar are in the same line facing east without any
gap. The temple also has a Rajagopuram. Sri Dakshinamurthy, Vishnu and Durga are in koshtam of Sri Varasiddhi Vinayagar.
Sri Varasiddhi Vinayagar temple - New Colony
Inside view - left Sri Balathandayuthapani sannadhi - Middle Vinayagar - right Anjanear
ON THE WAY TO ST.THOMAS MOUNT RAILWAY STATION
Sri Sangeetha Sakthi Vinayagar temple before Shiva Temple Tank
Side view
ARULMIGU
AVUDAI NAYAGI SAMEDHA SRI NANDHEESWARAR TEMPLE – ADAMBAKKAM.
My next target was
Sri Avudai Nayaki Sametha Sri Nandeeswarar Temple near St. Thomas Mount
railway station. The temple has an entrance on the south and east sides. This part of this post was written as a separate post. For more details, please click this link.
Moolavar : Sri
Nandeeswarar
Consort : Sri Aavudai Nayagi
Some of the important details are …..
Sri
Birungi Munivar worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple and Iraivan gave
darshan in the form of Rishabam. Hence, the place was called Birungi Hill; later, it turned to Parangi Malai during the Britishers’ rule.
It is
believed that that the temple was constructed by the Chozha king “Aadhani” and
the place was called Aadhani. Later, the name turned as Adambakkam.
The
moolavar faces east, and the Ambal faces south. Sri Narthana Vinayagar,
Dhakshinamoorthy, Maha Vishnu, Brahma, and Durgai are in Koshtam.
The
temple also has sannadhi for Sri Sundara Vinayagar, Naagars, Sri Valli Devasena
Sri Subramaniar (moolavar gopuram is very old- made of stucco), and Navagrahas.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
It
is believed that the temple was constructed during the 10th century, and thirupani was carried out during 1005 CE. The temple became fame
after Kanchi Sri Sankaracharya’s Visit.
As per
the epigraph available in the temple (installed separately), the inscription
was made during the 12th century
by King Kulothunga Chozha III. The
inscription reveals the fact that this temple has a
connection with the Sri Aavudainayagi temple of
Thiruvotriyur. The inscription also reveals that land was donated to Sri
Prabhahara Battar’s wife for raising the flowering plants for Thiruvotriyur
temple from this temple land.
From
the inscriptions available at Thiruvotriyur temple there was mention about this
temple also for flowers from Nandhavanam.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
During
my visit to this temple, mutrum othuthal was in progress by the Shiva Devotees.
THE TEMPLE
TIMINGS :
The temple is kept
open between 06.30 hrs to 10.30 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 21.00 hrs.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
Sri K Seetharama
Gurukkal and Mobile number is +91 9841006251.
HOW TO REACH :
100
meters distance from St. Thomas Mount railway station, and the temple can be
seen from there.
LOCATION OF THE
TEMPLE: CLICK
HERE
South side entrance
Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniyar Sannadhi-Gopuram is of stucco- very old
Inside view of the moolavar vimanam
East side entrance
Epigraph - old tamil inscription - Kalvettu
ON THE WAY TO THADIKARA SWAMIGAL JEEVA SAMADHI
Dwarapalaki- of Sri Pazhandi Amman temple
Sri Artillery Dharmaraja Throwpathi Amman Temple on Ekambaram Dabedar Street
A Jain temple on Ekambaram Dabedar Street.
MAHAN THADIKARA
SWAMIGAL JEEVA SAMADHI
After darshan of Sri
Nandeeswarar, walked towards Guindy through MKN road which starts from St
Thomas mount Railway station sub-way. On seeing the board Thadikara Swamy Koil Street (Ekambaram Dafedar
street), I entered through, thinking that there must be some Shiva temple.
Suddenly came the idea of worshiping Sri Thadika Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi (Long
before I had seen the location on Google Maps). When I inquired, the
people guided me to Sri Thadikara Swamy Koil Street, where the Jeeva Samadhi is
located. Spent around 15 minutes on meditation and left for Guindy.
Thadikara Swamigal was from Sivakasi as Viswanathan and got enlightened at the age of 25 and attained Jeeva Samadhi at the
age of 75. He had two sons and both were expired. His wife lived to the age of 90.
LOCATION OF THE JEEVA
SAMADHI: CLICK HERE
The lane with a signboard from Thadikara Swamigal Street to Jeeva Samadhi
Sri Thadikara Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi
Sri Thadikara Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi
Rishabam in front of Sri Thadikara swamigal jeeva Samadhi
Then I proceeded
towards Sri Mahan Saangu Siddha Shiva Linga Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi, which is off
MKN Road, opposite the Guindy Bus stop. On the way, I tried my luck for the
Darshan of Sri Veera Anjaneyar. To my disappointment, the temple was closed. It
was around 12.00 hrs when I reached.
SRI
VEERA ANJANEYAR TEMPLE
SRI MAHAN
SAANGU SIDDHA SHIVALINGA NAYANAR JEEVA SAMADHI
The Samadhi usually
kept open. I visited few times before this visit, hence I do not find any
problem of locating the same. There are two more samadhis for his disciples
also on both sides. It was believed that the burden would be half after
worshiping. It was also understood that the action of removing this Jeeva
Samadhi failed during the Britishers' rule. His teaching was “
Unnul uthamanai kaanum vazhi Saakaak kalvi”
LOCATION OF THE JEEVA
SAMADHI: CLICK
HERE
Sign board on MKN road
Sri Mahan Saangu Siddha Shiva Linga Nayanar Jeeva samadhi
Front view
Side view
SRI
SATHYANANDHA SIDDHAR JEEVA SAMADHI
I also visited Sri
Sathyanandha Siddhar Jeeva Samadhi, by the side of Sri Sai Baba temple
very close to Guindy Railway station. The Siddhar is also called “Kozhi pee
siddhar”.
LOCATION OF THE JEEVA
SAMADHI: CLICK
HERE
Sri Saibaba temple entrance
SRI
MANGALAMBIGAI UDANURAI SRI PADALEESWARAR TEMPLE.
It was around 13.00 hrs. I walked almost 7 Km from my home and got tired. My right leg started
paining. (This is the longest 7 km walk after my leg injury and ankle
dislocation). Decided to drop the idea of walking further towards
Vadapalani. On the way to the bus stand between Guindy Railway station and Race
course, I peeped into Sri Mangalambigai udanurai Sri Paadaleeswarar temple, which
escaped from demolition due to MetroRail construction. This was built by the
Bhairava Siddhar Sri Padakachery Ramalinga Swamigal, whose sudhai sirpam is on
the top. This temple was constructed under his immediate supervision. He was instrumental in constructing the Rajagopuram for the Kumbakonam Sri
Nageswara Swamy temple. His Jeeva Samadhi is at Thiruvotriyur, and the details
were uploaded in one of my posts.
To see the details, please CLICK
HERE
Sri Vinayagar and Sri Murugan facing north
Sri-la-Sri Padakachery Ramalinga Swamigal stucco image on the temple mandapam
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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