Ukkamperumbakkam, Shiva Temple and Saptamatrikas, Ukkam Perumbakkam, Thiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu.

The Visit to this Shiva temple at Ukkam Perumbakkam was a part of the visit to the Temples and heritage sites around Kanchipuram, scheduled on 10^th July 2021.

This temple was identified for the visit through Google Maps.  From the image, we found that the temple was built with pada bandha Adhistana with a three-patta kumuda, and facing east. The superstructure above the adhistana was built with bricks. Initially, we thought the temple may belong to the Chozha Period. A Shiva Linga is in the sanctum and still under worship. A Vinayagar and a damaged Chandikeswarar are kept in front of the Temple.

It was a surprise to see a Saptamatrikas panel and a Shiva Linga found on the back side of the Temple. Saptamatrikas panel is facing North. As per the iconography ( position of hands, magutas ) of the Saptamatrikas, this may belong to the Pallava period. The head of the Veerabhadra is seen from the ground. Lord Shiva’s name is not known. 

The poojas are done by a Lady called Anusuya. She used to do “Kuri Solluthal – குறி சொல்லுதல்”, in the temple on Tuesdays and Sundays. The Village representative Mr Thirumalai may be contacted for further details.

HOW TO REACH

The Place Ukkam Perumbakkam is about a KM, off Kanchipuram to Vandavasi main road.

Ukkam Perumbakkam is 18 KM from Kanchipuram, 22 KM from Uthiramerur, 26 KM from Vandavasi, and 94 KM from Chennai.

The nearest railway station is Kanchipuram. 

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE

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