Friday, 22 May 2020

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


Maha Shivaratri 2020 – Kanchipuram  Shiva Temples  Visit- 28
21st February 2020.
The visit to this Kadageswarar temple on Big Kamala St, Melkathirpur, Periya Kanchipuram was a part of 2020 Maha Shivaratri Temples Visit, on 21st February 2020. After Sri Ari Sabam Payam Theertheeswarar Temple’s Visit, our next destination was to this 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 with out 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 at him. Angered Siddhar, sang a song on Lord Shiva to prove his devotion and dedication. Immediately the Shiva Linga burst in to 3 pieces. Seeing this the people and the King realized their mistake and seek 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: CLICK HERE

---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---

2 comments:

  1. why dont you include ph no and stay place etc.,

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    1. Since I couldnt get.. I will add in future after visiting once again..

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