Kaduveli Siddhar Jeeva Samadhi / Sri Mathaleeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu.

The list of Shiva temples in and around Kanchipuram with links to Google Photos, Location links on Google Maps, and Location QR Codes are posted already in this blog.  

Maha Shivaratri 2020 – Kanchipuram  Shiva Temples  Visit- 28

21^st February 2020.

The visit to this Kadageswarar temple on Big Kamala St, Melkathirpur, Periya Kanchipuram was a part of the 2020 Maha Shivaratri Temples Visit, on 21^st February 2020. After the Sri Ari Sabam Payam Theertheeswarar Temple Visit, our next destination was Kaduveli Siddhar Jeeva Samadhi ( Mathaleeswarar Temple ).

There is no formal temple. The Shiva Linga is under a meta-colour sheet shed. During our visit decorations were made for Maha Shivaratri.

HISTORY

The story of Kaduveli Siddhar is associated with the Irumbai Mahakaleshwarar Temple,  Shiva Temple. During his period, the place was suffered due to drought without rain. It was told to the king that this was due to Kaduveli Siddhar’s severe penance. To stop this the king sent a Devadasi dancer. Disturbed due to the dance the Kaduveli Siddhar stopped his penance. During the Urchavar's procession, the anklet of the Devadasi dancer had fallen down. Kaduveli Siddhar fixed back her anklet. Seeing this act the people started mocking him. Angered Siddhar, sang a song on Lord Shiva to prove his devotion and dedication. Immediately the Shiva Linga burst into 3 pieces. Seeing this the people and the King realized their mistake and sought an apology from the Siddhar. Kaduveli Siddhar has sung a song and the Shiva Linga joined back. 

TEMPLE TIMINGS

Since there is no proper structure and can have darshan at any time.

HOW TO REACH:

About 300 meters from Sri Ekambaranathar Temple.

The temple is about 1.3 meters from Kanchipuram Bus Stand, 600 meters from Kanchipuram Railway station, 28.0 KM from Arakkonam, and 65 KM from Chennai.

Nearest Railway Station is Kanchipuram and Railway Junction is Arakkonam.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE

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