The Visit to the Sri Angala
Parameswari Amman Temple, Sri Saptakanni & Navagraha Temples, and Tharani
Amman Temple, Athur, near Chengalpattu
was a part of “Shiva and Vishnu Temples Visit” on 16th January 2024.
Sri Angala Parameswari Amman
Temple, Athur.
This Sri Angala Parameswari Amman temple is on the banks of River Palar.
The temple faces North with a balipeedam, Simham, and a Soolam. Stucco image
is on the top of mukha mandapam. Vinayagar and Bala Murugan are on both sides of
the entrance to the sanctum Sanctorum. Nagaras are under a peepal tree on the
back side of the temple.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
It is believed that the original temple has existed in the same place since
ancient times. The present structure was constructed in recent years.
LEGENDS
It is believed that Amman is more powerful than Mel Malayanur
Angalamman.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart from Oru kala poojas special poojas are conducted on Amavasya Days.
The Masi month Mayanakollai Utsavam is very famous and celebrated in a grand
manner.
Oonjal seva will be performed on Amavasya days.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
Since Oru kala pooja is conducted, opening and closing are unpredictable.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
Sri Saptakanni & Navagraha
Temple, Athur
This Saptakanni temple faces east with Vinayagars and Nagars under a peepal tree. Elephants and Simham are in front of the sanctum sanctorum.
The original temple was completely damaged and the same was
reconstructed. A Navagraha Sannidhi and 12 Rasi sannidhis are added on the
right side of the Sapta Kannis Sannidhi. Navagrahas are with their consorts, which is a specialty of this temple.
Navagraha Sannidhi Maha Kumbhabhishekam was conducted on 14th
July 2013.
Apart from Oru Kala Pooja, special poojas are performed on Saturdays, sani Peyarchi days, Guru Peyarchi days, etc.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
Sri Tharani Amman Temple, Athur.
This Village deity Sri Tharani Amman temple is on the south side of the
Village near Sri Muthapureeswarar Shiva Temple. The temple is facing east with
Sanctum sanctorum and open mukha mandapam. An Eka tala Dravida Vimanam is on
the sanctum sanctorum. Amman’s various forms are in the Deva and Greeva
Koshtams.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
HOW TO REACH
This Village Athur is on the Chengalpattu to Kanchipuram. The Athur is about 7 KM from Chengalpattu, 35
KM from Kanchipuram, 40 KM from Tambaram, and 64 KM from Chennai.
The nearest Railway station Reddipalayam / Palur and Junction is
Chengalpattu.
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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