The visit to this Sri Kedhareeswarar Temple was
a part of the 570th week, abhishekam at Sri Kailasanathar Temple,
Uthiramerur, organised by the Ancient Shiva
Temples & Shivamayam Team, on 05th October 2025. Thanks
to the Shivamayam Team. Utilising this opportunity visited this temple, since this
temple is about 200 meters from the Sri Kailasanathar temple.
Moolavar : Sri Kedhareeswarar
Consort : Sri Kedhara Gowri, Sri Maragathavalli
Some
of the salient features of this temple are…
The
temple faces east with an entrance from the north and west. Entrance to the ardha
mandapam is from the south. Rishabam and balipeedam are on the east side facing
moolavar. In the sanctum sanctorum, the moolavar is small on a round avudaiyar. There are
no koshata images and parivara sannidhis.
Ambal
is in a separate sannidhi in the ardha mandapam, faces south. Ambal is in a
standing posture with abhaya varada hastam.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of the sanctum sanctorum, antarala, and ardha mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum is on an upanam and pradi bandha
adhistanam with padma jagathy, vrudha kumudam, and pradivari. The pilasters are
of Brahmakantha pilasters, with kalasam, kudam, lotus petals mandi, palakai,
veera kandam, and vettu pothyal. The prastaram consists of valapi, kapotam with
nasikudu, and vyyalavari. An eka tala brick vimanam with greevam and vesara sigaram
is on the bhumi desam. Shiva, Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu, and Brahma are in the
greeva koshtams.
HISTORY
AND INSCRIPTIONS
This
temple is believed to belong to the 12th-13th century Chozha period
and later received contributions. The 16th-17th century Vijayanagara
Nayakas period inscription is found on the back side of the sanctum sanctorum.
The inscription ends on the vrudha kumudam. The inscription records
After
renovations, Maha Kumbhabhiskem was conducted on 22nd March, 2015.
LEGENDS
As
per the legend, Shiva manifested himself in the form of Shiva Lingam at Kedar. Hence
called Kdhareeswarar. Ambal Ma Parvati worshipped Shiva, observing the
Vrudham and the left half of the body of Shiva. Hence, Shiva and Parvati are called Ardhanareeswarar. The Vrdham is called Kedara Gowri Vradham. To get unity
between husband and wife, devotees observe Kedar Gowri vradham.
POOJAS
AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart
from oru kala poojas, special poojas are conducted on pradosham, Maha
Shivaratri, Kedra Gowri Vrdham, etc.
TEMPLE
TIMINGS
The
temple will be kept open from 07.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and from 17.00 hrs to
19.00 hrs.
CONTACT
DETAILS
Mr.
Rajappa Gurukkal at 94428 26482 or Mr. Subramanya Gurukkal at 97895 88522.
Mr.
Dhinakaran Gurkkal may be contacted on his mobile number +919940858598 for
poojas and more information.
The
official of the HR & CE Department may be contacted on his mobile number
+91 6332655221 for further details.
HOW
TO REACH
The
temple is about a km from the Uthiramerur Bus Stand. Uthiramerur is 27 km from
Kanchipuram, 31 km from Chengalpattu, and 90 km from Chennai.
Buses
are available from Chennai Kilambakkam Bus Terminus, Kanchipuram, and
Chengalpattu.
The
nearest Railway Junction is Chengalpattu.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
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