During the Uzhavaram at Sri Nageswara Swamy Temple, Kundrathur tried to worship Sri Uraga Perumal. The temple was not opened as per the scheduled time of 07.00 Hrs. Don’t want to wait to open since I have to report for Uzhavaram at Sri Nageswarar temple. On seeing the board of the Shiva temple opposite to Sekkizhar temple arch, thought of Worshiping Sr Kanthazheeswarar. On the board, it was written that Sekkizhar worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple.
Temple complex view with Gajaprishta Vimanam with Karpaga Vinayagar sannidhi and Balambigai sametha Valeeswarar sannadhi
Moolavar : Sri Kanthazheewarar
Consort : Sri Nakaimugavalli
Some of the important features of this temple are…
The temple faces east with an entrance arch on the south side. Dwajasthambam, balipeedam, and Rishabam are in the east. The vimanam is of Gajaprishta type. In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai. Ambal is facing south inside the artha mandapam.
In the outer prakaram sannadhi for Nalvar, Karpaga Vinayagar, Sri Balambigai Samedha Sri Valeeswarar, 63var, Navagrahas, Nagars under bodhi and neem tree and Suryan.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antrala, and ardha mandapam. The sanctum santorum is square in shape on a pada bandha adhistanam with jagathy and three patta Kumudam. The Pilasters have with base in a square shape and Vishnu kantha pilasters with kalasam, kudam, palakai, and Poomottu pothyal. The prastaram is with valapi, kapotam with nasikudus and vyyalavari. The superstructure, the Vimanam above the Bhumi desam is of Gajaprishta style with three talas which include the adi tala. Shiva, Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu, and Brahma are in the tala koshtas. The Sigaram is with 5 kalasas.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
The temple was constructed during 13th Century Chozha period. Tamil inscriptions are found on the adhisthanam of sanctum Sanctorum and the same was recorded by Tamil Nadu Archaeological Department. Ref: தொல்லியல் நோக்கில் காஞ்சிபுரம் மாவட்டம், ச. கிருஷ்ணமூர்த்தி & காஞ்சிபுரம் மாவட்டம் தொல்லியல் கையேடு, தமிழ்நாடு தொல்லியல் துறை.
One of the Koperunchinga's 1267 CE inscriptions is recorded from this temple. This records the Endowment of burning a perpetual lamp, at Kanthaleeswaramudya Nayanar Temple, by the aunty/stepmother of Siva Brahmins.
TEMPLE TIMINGS :
The temple is kept open between 08.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and 17.00 Hrs to 20.00 hrs.
HOW TO REACH
This temple is on the way to Kundrathur Murugan Temple from Kundrathur bus stand. Kundrathur is 10 KM from Poonamallee, 14 KM from Tambaram, 17 KM from Guindy, 24 KM from Koyambedu bus terminus, and 31 KM from Chennai Central Station.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
Temple complex view with Gajabrusta Vimanam
The relief of Kannappar puranam
2023
These two reliefs are found on the compound wall outside. Do not know who are they….? May be Hero stones
Thiruvaleeswarar Sannidhi.. Moolavar belongs to the Thiruvaleeswarar dilapidated temple near this temple.
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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