The
visit to this Sri Yetteeswarar Temple at
Mel Ayanambakkam was a part of Shiva Temples and Jain’s sculptures visit planned on 30th January
2022, after lifting the Covid 19, Sunday Lock down. Even though this temple was not included in
the list, while searching the google map
for the Mahaveerar Sculpture at Mel Ayanambakkam, This temple is on the next
street of Mahavirar Sculpture, so decided to Visit this temple.
Moolavar : Sri YetteeswararConsort : Sri Karpagambal
Some
of the salient features of this temple are…The
temple facing east with and entrance from the south. Stucco image of Shiva’s
family is on the top of the south side entrance. Balipeedam and Rishabam are on
the east side. A jala is provided to see the moolavar on the east side wall. Moolavar is of Swayambhu on a Square
Avudayar. Vinayagar and Murugan are at the entrance of sanctum sanctorum. Vinayagar
( immediately after the entrance ), Chandikeswarar and a munivar’s jeeva
Samadhi are in the prakaram. Ambal is in a separate sannidhi in Ardha mandapam
facing south.
ARCHITECTUREThe
sanctum sanctorum is very much similar to Tiruvaleeswarar Temple of Koyambedu, constructed with stone from adhistana to prastram, but completely white washed. The temple consists of
sanctum sanctorum, antarala and ardha mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum is on
a padabandha adhisthana with jagathy and
threepatta Kumuda. The Brahmakantha pilasters separates the Koshtams. There is
no murtis in the koshtam. The prastram is simple. No Vimana is above the
sanctum sanctorum. Kumbha panjaras are also between koshtams.
HISTORY AND
INSCRIPTIONSIt
was told that the temple is more than 1000 years old,maybe 10th to 12th century Chozha period. There is no major
renovations were done and the original temple is kept as it is, but completely white washed.
LEGENDSIt
is believed that a Siddhar’s Jeeva Samadhi is in this temple, devotees prays
him for his siddhi.
Lord
Shiva of this temple is also called as Thirupranthakeswarar, which the legend
is associated with the burning of Thiripuram with a single smile / laugh.
Devotees
prays Lord Shiva and Ambal for Child boon and to relived from marriage obstacles. 
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POOJAS AND
CELEBRATIONSApart
from regular Poojas special poojas are conducted on pradosham and maha
Shivaratri.
TEMPLE TIMINGSThe
temple will be kept opened between 06.00 hrs to 09.00 hrs and 18.00 hrs to
20.00 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILSThe
mobile number +919551383838 and the Land line number +91 44 2627 2065 may be contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACHThe
Temple is 6.6 KM from Koyambedu Metro station, 8 KM from Koyambedu, CMBT bus
terminus, 10 KM from Poonamallee, and 13 KM from Chennai Central.Nearest
Railway station is Koyambedu Metro station.
LOCATION OF THE
TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
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SHIVAYA NAMA ---
Temple without vimana. So far I had not been there.
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