The
Visit to this Sri Mangalishwarar / Mangleshwar Temple, at Arumbakkam was a part of the “Shiva and
Maha Vishnu Temples Visit” in Aminjikarai, Arumbakkam, Ayanavaram and Konnur,
Villivakkam” on 04th September 2022. This is one of the Shiva Temples on the north
banks of River Cooum.
Moolavar : Sri Mangaleeshwarar
Consort : Sri Mangaleeswari
Some
of the salient features of this temple are…
The
temple faces east under the bridge with a meta color sheet mukha mandapam.
Rishabam and balipeedam are in front of the Mukha mandapam under the meta color
sheet mandapam. Vinayagar and Balamurugan are on both side of the ardha
mandapam. Moolavar is a little short on a square avudayar in the Sanctum.
Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai are in the kostam.
Ambal is in Ardha mandapam facing South without separate sannidhi.
In
the praharam, Chandran, Suriyan, Angala Parameswari, Maha Lakshmi, Kala
Bairavar, Navagrahas, Nagathamman and Kasi Viswanathar.
ARCHITECTURE
The
temple consists of Sanctum Sanctorum, antarala / ardha mandapam. The sanctum
sanctorum is on a Lotus petals base with Pada bandha adhistanam. The Adhistanam
consists of jagathy, muppattai kumudam, and pattika. The Bhitti Starts with
Vedhika. Brahma kantha pilasters and Vishnu Kantha pilasters with kalasam, kudam, lotus petals mandi,
palakai, and vettu pothyal, are on the Bhitti. The prastaram consists of valapi,
kapotam ( Lotus petals )and Bhoomi Desam.
Nasi kudus are on the kapotam with a lot of images which include,
acrobat, and Bhuta faces. There is no vimana/superstructure above the sanctum
sanctorum. The sanctum sanctorum was built with stone from adhistanam to Bhoomi
Desam. The Mukha mandapam and the meta color sheet mandapam were built in
recent years.
The
Kostas are of sala type. Two munis bas reliefs are on both sides of
Dakshinamurthy, in place of Sanakatha munivars.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
Going
by the architectural features, the temple may belong to 15th to 16th Century Vijayanagar period. Since the Pilasters is a combination of Brahma kantha and Vishnu
kantha pilasters, the temple might have been reconstructed. At least, we must
be happy, that No major modifications or structural changes were carried out
in this temple.
Prakaram
flooring pavement was done by Mrs Komalambal, for 16th April 2003,
Chitra Pournami.
LEGENDS
Since
Lord Shiva and Ambal, names start with Mangalam, devotees believe that if
any important decisions are taken or events start after praying Shiva and Ambal
will get favorable results. Devotees
pray to Ambal to remove marriage obstacles and child boon.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart
from regular oru kala pooja, special poojas are conducted on Pradosham, Maha
Shivaratri days, and Fridays.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The
temple will be kept open between 07.00 Hrs to 10.30 hrs and 17.00 hrs to
20.00 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS
Gurukkal
AKS Ravichandran may be contacted on his mobile numbers +919382814571 and
+917358173146 may be contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACH
The
Temple is on Arumbakkam 8th
Main Road and about 50 meters off from EVR Road / Vellore- Chennai Road.
Town
bus services are available from Thiruvottiyur, MKB Nagar, Perambur, Broad Way,
Anna Square, Ayanavaram, etc and the bus stop is Arumbakkam Post Office.
The
temple is 150 meters from Arumbakkam Post Office bus stop, 3.8 KM from
Koyambedu, and 7.1 KM from Chennai Central Station.
Nearest
Railway Station is Shenoy Nagar Metro about 2 KM.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
Munis on both sides of Dakshinamurthy
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SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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