The
visit to this Sri Sundareshwar Temple at Kodipallam, Perungavoor, near Red Hills, a part of
Gajabrushta/ Gajaprishta Vimana temples, in Tiruvallur District, on 22nd
February 2026. Also, the 592nd week abhishekam was conducted at this temple, by the Ancient Shiva Temples, Sivamayam Group, on 8th March 2026.
Moolavar : Sri Sundareswarar
Consort : Sri Meenakshi
Some
of the salient features of this temple are….
The
temple faces east with an entrance on the south side. Balipeedam and Rishabam
are in front of the temple. Vinayagar and Murugan are on both sides of the
ardha mandapam. Moolavar is a little short on a square avudaiyar. In koshtam
Vinayagar Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma, and Durgai.
In
praharam, Ambal, Vinayagar Sannidhi, Brahma Sastha with Valli (?),
Chandikeswarar, Navagrahas, Bairavar, and Nagars under a peepal tree.
Ambal
is in a separate sannidhi facing south. Amabal is in a standing posture in
abhaya varada hastam. Balipeedam and Simham are in front of the sannidhi.
Murugan
ARCHITECTURE
The
whole temple was constructed with bricks and concrete. The temple consists of the sanctum sanctorum, the ardha mandapam, and the open mukha mandapam. The sanctum
sanctorum with vimanam is of the Gajabrushta/ Gajaprishta style. The sanctum sanctorum is on a
lotus petals peedam, jagathy, vrudha kumudam, and pattikai. The bhitti starts
with vedikai. The pilasters are of Brahma kantha pilasters with kalasam, kudam,
lotus petals mandi, palakai, veerakandam, and vettu pothyal. The koshtas are of the sala style. The prastaram consists of valapi and kapotam, with nasikudus. Eka tala
Gajabrusta/ Gajaprishta vimanam, with greevam and sigaram are on the bhumi desam. Shiva with
Parvati, Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu, and Brahma are on the greeva koshtams. Shiva
and Parvati are on the lalada nasi. One kalasa is on the sigaram.
HISTORY
AND INSCRIPTIONS
It
is believed that the original temple was constructed during the 8th to 9th
century Pallava period and later received contributions from Chozha and
Vijayanagaras. The temple was reconstructed in recent years. The Bairavar and
Brahma Sastha belong to the early Chozha period.
LEGENDS
Since
the actual name was not known, whether Shiva was called Sundareswarar is
not known.
It
is believed that worshipping Shiva and Meenakshi of this temple will get
relieved from marriage obstacles, and child boon, etc.
POOJAS
AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart
from regular oru kala poojas, special poojas are conducted on Pradosham, Maha
Shivaratri days, etc.
TEMPLE
TIMINGS
Since
oru kala pooja is conducted during morning hours, the temple will be kept open.
CONTACT
DETAILS
The
Sivanadiyar Dharma Lingam may be contacted on his mobile number +918098830986 for the dashan and further details.
HOW
TO REACH
This
place, Perungavoor, can be reached from Rad Hill through Vilangadupakkam and
Sirungavoor.
The
Perungavoor village is about 8 km from Red Hills, 10.5 km from Minjur, 10 km
from Manali, and 12 km from Madhavaram.
The
nearest Railway Station is Manali/ Minjur.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
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