The list of Shiva temples in
and around Kanchipuram with link to Google Photos, Location link on Google Map
and Location QR Code are posted already in this blog.
Maha Shivaratri 2020 –
Kanchipuram Shiva Temples Visit- 14
21st
February 2020.
The visit to this
Shri Kanakapureeswarar / Swarnapureeswarar Temple was a part of 2020 Maha
Shivaratri Temples Visit, on 21st February 2020. This temple is about a KM from
the Village. After Attuputhur Sri
Atheeswarar Temple's visit our next destination was to this temple at
Kattavakkam, Enathur. The temple at Kattavakkam is on the north east direction
of Nagareshu Kanchi also called as Ekambaranathar Temple, the prithvi ( earth
), one of the Panchabhuta / Pancha bhoota temples. It was around 17.30 hrs when we reached the
temple. A Pallava period beheaded Rishabam is abandoned about 50 meters from the temple, reminded us the antiquity of
the original temple.
Moolavar: Sri Kanakapureeswarar
Some of important details are...
The temple is away from the Village on an elevated level. Probably the
original temple might have existed on that spot. A Lotus pond is on the opposite to the
Temple. The Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front. Moolavar is
believed to be of Swayambhu without brahmareka and about 5 feet tall on a
square avudayar.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple is with sanctum sanctorum with a eka thala vesara Vimana. The stucco image of Agasthiyar, Pulasthiyar
and Vivarjitha ( Devlok bird Annam ) worshiping Lord Shiva with golden bilva
leaves is at the east face of the Vimana. The total temple was constructed with bricks and cement.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS.
From the remains of
the original temple, the Shiva Linga and beheaded Nandhi, it was concluded
that the original temple belongs to 8th to 9th Pallava
Period. It was also told that the temple was under worship till 18th
to 19th Century ( 124 years ) before. This present temple was
constructed on the same place where the Shiva Linga was found and
Kumbhabhishekam was also conducted on 08th June 2017. The required
fund was received from Public and Locals. It was believed that this was possible
due to the grace of Agastya Muni.
LEGENDS
It is believed that
Agasthiyar and Pulasthiyar Worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple and
Vivarjitha ( Devlok bird Annam ) worshiped Lord Shiva with golden bilva leaves.
Hence Lord Shiva is called as Kanakapureeswarar.
TEMPLE
TIMINGS:
Since the temple is
located in a remote place and oru kaala pooja is conducted, the opening and
closing is unpredictable.
CONTACT DETAILS:
The is being managed by M Vijayakumar +91 9698948618 & +918056397431 and Archakar +918098730291 may be contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACH:
This temple is about
1.1 KM from the Meenakshi Medical
college and hospital.
The temple is about
7.0 KM from Kanchipuram Bus Stand, 6.5 Km from Kanchipuram Railway station,
40.0 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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