Arulmigu Jurahareswarar Temple, Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu.

08^th April 2018.

This is also one of the lesser-known temples of Kanchipuram. This temple is  dedicated to Lord Shiva.

காஞ்சிபுரம், ஏகாம்பரநாதர் சன்னதி தெருவில் இருக்கும் சுரகேஸ்வரர் கோயில், கல்வெட்டுகளில் சுர வட்டாரமுடைய நாயனார் என்று அழைக்கப்படுகிறது. சுரம் நீங்க இக்கோயில் இறைவனை வழிபடுவர். இக்கோயில் அமைப்பை போன்று தமிழ் நாட்டில் வேறு எங்கும் காணமுடியாது. பல்வேறு அழகிய சிற்பங்களை உடையது.

Moolavar: Sri Jurahareswarar.

Some of the important details are…

The temple faces east with a 3-tier Rajagopuram. The sanctum sanctorum is 3 steps below the ground level. Balipeedam and Rishabam mandapam are in front. The entrance to the sanctum is from the sides. 

ARCHITECTURE

The sanctum sanctorum consists of the sanctum and artha mandapam. The sanctum is of elliptical shape on a Padma Peedam. The  2 tier brick vimana is also in elliptical shape with three kalasa. Stucco images of various forms of Shiva are on the Vimana. The sanctum has the niches but without any koshta Murtis.

The architecture of the temple is worth to see. There are three exquisitely crafted windows on the sides of the sanctum sanctorum. Sanga nidhi and Padmanidhi are at the entrance of artha mandapam. The temple is under the control of ASI ( Archaeological Survey of India ). It was told that the temple was located as per the agama.

HISTORY & INSCRIPTIONS

As per the inscriptions of  Vikrama Chozha, it may be presumed that the temple existed before his rule and was built by Chozhas.  The temple is also referred to as “Suravattaramudaiya Nayanar”.

LEGENDS

It is believed that fever-related ailments will be cured if one worships lord Shiva of this temple.

TEMPLE TIMINGS:

The temple will be kept open between 07.00 hrs to 11.30 Hrs and 16.30 hrs to 20.30 hrs.

CONTACT DETAILS:

For pooja, the following mobile numbers may be contacted 9994193853, 9842804545, 9786908777, and 9382606774.

HOW TO REACH:

This temple is about 500 meters from Sri Ekambaranathar Temple on the Sannadhi Street.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE:    CLICK HERE

REFERENCE: A book on Nagareshu Kanchi, a retrospective on Kanchipuram compiled by Prof Madhusudhanan Kalaiselvan.

 Padmanidhi 

 Sanga Nidhi

 Stone window / Jala

 Inch relief 

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