The
Visit to this Ekambareswarar Temple at Aminjikarai was a part of the “Shiva and
Maha Vishnu Temples Visit” at Aminjikarai, Arumbakkam, Ayanavaram, and Konnur,
Villivakkam” on 04th September 2022. This temple is in front of Sri
Prasanna Varadharaja Perumal Temple. Also, this is one of the Shiva Temples built
on the north banks of River Cooum.
Moolavar : Sri Ekambareswarar
Consort : Sri Kamakshi
Some
of the salient features of this temple are….
The
temple faces east with a 5-tier Rajagopuram. Vinayagar and Murugan are on
the aadhi thalam of Rajagopuram. Stucco images of Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena
Subramaniar, Shiva and Parvati as Rishabaroodar, Ambal, and
Chandikeswarar, Ambal embracing and worshiping Shiva Lingam are on the top of the mukha mandapam. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam, and Idabam / Rishabam are after the Rajagopuram. Vinayagar and Murugan are on both side of the
sanctum sanctorum. In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu, Brahma and
Durgai.
In
the inner prakram, Pichadanar,
Chandikeswarar, Bairavar and Navagrahas. Stucco image of Nataraja with Sivagami and
Manickavasagar are in the Vinayagar sannidhi mandapam. In the outer prakaran,
Vinayagar, 63var, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar and Nagars under Peepal tree.
ARCHITECTURE
The Rajagopuram is with many Stucco images of Meenakshi Thirukalyanam, Kannappar
Puranam, Markandeya Puranam, Vinayagar with his consorts, Maha Vishnu with his
consorts,
Vinayagar
and Murugan sannidhis are built like separate temples with mukha mandapam.
The
layout of the temple is very similar to Kanchi Ekambareswarar Temple, Mango
tree is as sthala vruksha. Hence this Temple is called Vada Kanchi.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
This
temple was built about 350 years before, by Sri Sengalvaraya Mudaliar, a
staunch devotee of Kanchipuram Ekambareswarar. He used to visit Kanchipuram
frequently. As he grew older, he found it very difficult to go to Kanchipuram.
So his family built this temple in front of Sri Prasanna Varadaraja Perumal
Temple. Upto 1953, the Sengalvarayar Mudaliar family maintained the affairs of
the temple. In 1953 this temple was handed over to HR & CE, due to a lot of
problems in handling the temple in a good manner by P Shanmuga Mudaliar, the decedents
of Sengalvaraya Mudaliar. As a part of the unity of Saivam and Vainavam, on the annual
festival day, both temple’s Utsavars will be taken in procession in the Mada
veethis.
Jeernotharana
Ashtabandhana Maha Kumbhabhishekam was conducted to Rajagopuram through Jagatrakshaka Thevara Thiruppugazh Saba
on 07th February 2001. The thirupani with door and up to Kalkara was
contributed by L Kesavalu Naidu's family and 16 others, most of them are Doctors.
Punavartharana
Jeernotharana Asha Bandhana Maha Kumbhabhishekam was conducted on 09th
February 2014. Jagatrakshaka Thevara Thiruppugazh Saba played the main role in
conducting this Kumbhabhishekam.
Vahana
mandapam was donated by Selva Vedagiri, Mohanambal and Velmurugan institution.
On
16th year of Jagatrakshaka Thevara Thiruppugazh Saba, Saba mandapam
was built. Jeernotharana Ashta Bandhana Maha Kumbhabhishekam was conducted after thirupani to Vinayagar
and Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar Sannidhis on 24th April 1970.
Saba mandapam was declared opened by Sri Thirumuruga Kirupananda Variyar.
Dwajasthambam
/ Kodimaram was installed and Kumbhabhishekam was conducted on 14th
July, 1986. Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniyar
temple's inner Prahara entrance was opened on 31st December 1987. The
Subramaniyar Sannidhi was constructed through the contribution made by Purasai
C. Munisamy Nayakar.
Vinayagar
Sannidhi mukha mandapam was built and kumbhabhishekam was conducted through the
contribution made by A K Ramanjulu Naidu and 6 others.
West
side gopuram was constructed and Kumbhabhishekam was conducted through
contributions made by 10 people on 07th February
2001.
In
2001, 63 var, Shanmugar, and 5-tier Rajagopuram were built and maha Kumbhabhishekam was conducted, and 2014 repainting was done.
Arunachala
Mudaliar has gifted land for conducting Pradosham in the name of “Arunachalam
Mudaliar Trust”.
LEGENDS
It
is believed that Ekambareswarar will be cured after surgery and Doctors also visit
this temple to pray before doing complicated Surgeries. They also contributed
to the upkeep of this temple.
It
is believed that Ambal Kamakshi will remove marriage obstacles, grant Child
boon, etc. After the prayer is fulfilled, devotees offer bangles garland to
Ambal.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart
from regular Poojas, pournami, Pradosham, Maha Shivaratri, Vaikasi Visakam,
Vinayagar Chaturthi are celebrated in a grand manner. Thevara Thiruppugazh sabha
recites Thevaram and Thirupugazh every Monday. On Tamil New Year's Day
Somaskandar will be taken in procession around the Temple. Special abhishekam
will be done to Muruga on Bharani nakshatra day and will be taken in procession
on karthigai nakshatra days around mada veethi. Panguni Utsavam and
Brahmotsavam are celebrated in a grand manner.
On Agni Nakshatra day devotees will carry milk pots from this temple to Aminjikarai Mangali / Maha kali Amman Temple for abhisheka, with bare feet. In the evening Thiruveethi Ula will happen, in that Maha Kali Amman will be taken in procession. It is believed that the rain will come for the benefit of raising crops.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The
temple will be kept open between 06.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and 16.00 hrs to 21.00
hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS
Chandrasekaran
+91 9080019021 and P Rajesh +91 9952056571 may be contacted for further
details. Alternatively the Land line number +91 44 26640243 may be
contacted.
The
temple website: http://aminjikaraisivankoil.com/main.html
HOW TO REACH
Can
be reached through town bus route nos 27, 24, 14A, 15B, 15D, 15C, 15M, 15F,
101, 159, 59A, 59B and nearest bus stop is Lakshmi Theater.
The
temple is 1.1 KM from Pachaiyappa Metro Station, 2.1 KM from Chetpet Railway
Station, 5.8 KM from Koyambedu, and 5.5 KM from Chennai Central Station.
Nearest Railway station is Pachaiyappa Metro Station.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
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SHIVAYA NAMA ---
Feeling great to read an article about this temple. In addition to all your above points by the end of Agni nakshatram Paal Kudam event will happen. All the devotees will carry the milk bowl in top of their head and walk through the streets of Aminjikarai in a bare foot from Ekambareswarar temple to "Maha Kaali" amman (Locals will call it as Maangali Amman) temple. Post this, evening there will be a Veedhi Ula happen for Gramma Devadhai Maha Kaali amman. Main motto of this event is "there is a Myth/Trust/Belief among the people", that post this event Amman will grant enough rainfall to maintain livestock for the year". Ayyan and Amman arul anaivarukkum kidaikka vazhthukkal Thanks alot for your supportive Blog 🙏 let's unite our hands for Hinduism to save Hindu temples and our History.
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