VELUDHARAN TEMPLES VISIT : Chennai District

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Monday 8 April 2024

Uthandeshwarar Shiva temple / ஸ்ரீ உத்தண்டீஸ்வரர் சிவன் கோயில், Old Vadipalayam, Uthandi, Chennai Dist, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu.

This Sri Uthandeeswarar Temple at Uthandi and Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple at Semmancheri are visited on 3^rd march 2024. We do not know, whether Shiva obtained the Name of the Village as Sri Uthandeshwarar or the Place obtained the name of Shri Shiva. The temple and the village Uthandi has become little popular after the ECR was formed.

Moolavar : Sri Uthandeshwarar

Consort : Sri Meenakshi

Some of the salient features of this temple are….

The temple is facing west. Stucco image of Ambal and Shiva Lingam is on the top of the Mukha mandapam. There are two sannidhis. One is for Sri Uthandeshwarar and Ambal Meenakshi and another for Sri Raja Ganapathy on the south side of Shiva Temple. Raja Ganapathy is little big.

In Shiva’s sannidhi Ambal is on the right side of moolavar in the same sanctum sanctorum. In koshtam, Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu and Brahma.

In Praharam, Chandikeswarar, Bairavar and Navagrahas.

Navagrahas

Bairavar

Chandikeswarar

ARCHITECTURE

The total temple was constructed with Bricks, cement and concrete. The temple consists only sanctum sanctorum. Shiva Lingam and Ambal are in the same sanctum sanctorum. The Sanctum sanctorum sanctorum is on a upanam and Padabandha adhistanam. The prastaram consists of valapi and kapotam with nasikudus. An eka tala vesara Vimanam is over the sanctum sanctorum. Shiva, Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu and Brahma are in the greeva koshtam.

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS

As per Gurukkal, the present temple exists for the past 35 Years. The present structure was built during recent years and maha kumbhabhishekam was con also conducted during recent years.

POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS

Apart from regular poojas special poojas are conducted on Maha Shivaratri days.

TEMPLE TIMINGS

The temple will be kept opened between 07.00 hrs. to 10 hrs. and 17.00 hrs. to 19.00 hrs.

HOW TO REACH

The temple is on the left side / East side on East Coast Road ( ECR ), immediately after the Toll plaza. All the Town buses from various parts of the City to Mahabalipuram passes through Uthandi.

The temple is about 14 KM from Thiruvanmiyur, 30 KM from Mahabalipuram.

Nearest Railway Station is Thiruvanmiyur MRTS.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

Rajaganapthy ( Vinayagar )Temple

--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---

Sunday 7 April 2024

Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple / சீனிவாச பெருமாள் திருக்கோயில், Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Semmancheri, Chennai Dist, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu.

This Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple at Semmancheri and Sri Uthandeeswarar Temple at Uthandi are visited on 3^rd march 2024. The Perumal temple maha samprokshanam was conducted about a month before, scaffolding erected are still to be removed. It is believed that this place was called as Serumanancheri, which has got corrupted to the present name of Semmancheri. Since Srinivasa Perumal, relieves the devotees from the sorrows, is called as “Kurai Theerkum Govindan”.

Moolavar : Sri Srinivasa Perumal

Thayar : Sri Alarmel mangai

Some of the salient features of this temple are….

The temple is facing east with a 3 tier Rajagopuram. Sri Venugopalan Vinayagar as Thumbikai Alwar and Nagar are on both sides of the Rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam and Garudan are immediately after Rajagopuram. Moolavar Sri Srinivasa Perumal is with Sridevi and Bhudevi. Srinivasa Perumal’s upper hands holds shankha and Chakra and lower right hand is in varada hastam and left hand was holding a mace on the left hand and there is no mace at present. Utsavar is also called as Srinivasa Perumal is with Ubaya Nachiar are in front of the Moolavar. Sri Kalyana Srinivasan is on the back side of the deva koshtam.

In praharam, an old pillar with lotus medallion and a Shiva Lingam, Alwars and Acharyars, Alarmel Mangai Thayar, Sudarsanar / Yoga Narasimhar, Kalinga Narthanar, Andal, Ramar with Sita & Lakshmana, and Hanuman.

Thayar is in a separate sannidhi in standing posture with abhaya varada hastam. Utsavar is in front Thayar.

Moolavar Sri Srinivasa Perumal with Sridevi and Bhudevi- PC Website

Ramar with Sita and Lakshmana - PC Website

ARCHITECTURE

The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, ardha mandapam / Mukha mandapam/ 16 pillar mandapam. Vaikunta vassal is in the mukha mandapam / 16 pillar mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum of the temple from adhistanam to the sigaram was constructed with bricks and the old, may be Vijayanagara Nayakas period mukha mandapam was not disturbed. Part of the pillar is installed on the south east corner of the temple complex to prove its antiquity.

The Vimanam is with a tala, greevam and vesara sigaram. Stucco images of Maha Vishnu’s Avatars are on the tala and greevam. Similar to Tirupati, stucco image of Sri Venkatesa Perumal is on the North side of first tala.

Ramar Sannidhi

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS

It was told that the temple belongs to 16^th to 17^th Century Vijayanagara / Nayakas period. But going by the pillar reliefs the present structure may be 300 years old. A pillar is installed in the praharam on the south East corner of the temple complex to prove its antiquity.

The temple was in a dilapidated condition till 20907, and the same was renovated and Maha samprokshanam was conducted 23^rd March 2009.

Sri Ramar Sannidhi and Sri Sudarsana Alwar sannidhis are constructed and ashtabandhana mahasamprokshanam was conducted on 13^th May 2013.

Maha samprokshanam was conducted on, 23rd March 2009, 11^th Feb 2024.

Pillar with Shiva Lingam image

LEGENDS

As per the legends, this temple was built by the Narasimha Pallava, to get rain in this area which was affected by draught.

In another legend, Sownaka Maharishi’s Prayer Srinivasa Perumal with Thayar appeared before him and blessed. To his request Srinivasa Perumal stayed here itself.

POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS

Apart from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on Puratasi Utsavam, Margazhi Utsavam, Vaikunta ekadasi, Rama Navami, Hanuman Jayanthi, Adi pooram, Markazhi Saturdays, etc,.

This is a Parihara sthalam for Marriages and Child birth. Devotees also pray for the eye sight related issues / ailments.

Sudharsanar with Narasimhar

TEMPLE TIMINGS

The temple will be kept opened between 07.00 hrs. to 10.00 hrs. and 17.00 hrs. to 20.00 hrs. Saturdays, the closing time will be extended, for devotees darshan.

CONTACT DETAILS

Semmancheri Srinivasa Perumal Temple Contact Numbers are +91 98403 88836, +9198400 69650 and +914424410477.

Balaji Bhattar’s mobile number +9197908 79760 and +919841566481, may also be contacted for further details.

The temple’s blog https://semmancheri-srinivasa-temple.blogspot.com/

HOW TO REACH

This Srinivasa Perumal temple is on Rajiv Gandhi Salai also known as Old Mahabalipuram Road between Sholinganallur and Sirucheri, at Semmancheri / Semmanjeri.

Town buses are available from Thiruvanmiyur, T Nagar, Parris, and saidapet

The temple is about 15 KM from Thiruvanmiyur, 28 KM from Chennai Central and 31 KM from Mahabalipuram / Mamallapuram.

Nearest Railway station is Thiruvanmiyur MRTS Station.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

Alwars & Acharyas - Sthala Vruksham

--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---

Friday 16 February 2024

Sri Athiri Eswarar Temple / ஸ்ரீ அத்திரிமகரீஸ்வரர் கோயில், சித்தர்கள் வாழும் சிவன் மலை,/ பச்சைமலை /Mummurti Nagar, Tambaram Sanatorium / Chromepet, Chennai District, Tamil Nadu.

The Visit to this Sri Athiri Eswarar Temple at Tambaram Sanatorium / Chromepet was a part of “Shiva and Rama Anjaneyar Temple’s Visit” on 21^st January 2024. It was a long wish to Visit this place, Siddhars Hill also called as Pachaimalai. After Visiting Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple on GST Road, at Tambaram sanatorium, Visited to this Siddhars hill. Didn’t know that this Athiri Eswarar Temple was constructed and maha Kumbhabhishekam was scheduled, during my visit, till I reached on 21^st January 2024.

Moolavar : Sri Athiri Eswarar

Consort : Sri Anusuya Eswari

Some of the salient features of this temple are….

The temple is facing east with an entrance. Stucco image of Shiva and Parvati with Vinayaka and Murugan are on the top of the entrance. Dwarapalakas are on both sides of the entrance. Balipeedam & Rishabam and balipeedam & Simham are in the mandapam. Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai are in the Deva Koshtam. Nalvars are in the Mandapam.

Ambal Sri Anusuya Eswari is in a separate sannidhi facing south. Ambal is in standing posture with abhaya varada hastam.

In praharam Sri Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Chandikeswarar, Bairavar and Navagrahas.

On the top of the hill, sannidhi for Vallalar, Athiri Maharishi, Agasthiyar with nagars and Vinayagar and a Shiva Lingam kept open to sky.

ARCHITECTURE

The Total temple was built with brick and cement concrete. The Temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, ardha mandapam and a maha mandapam common for both moolavar and Ambal shrines. The Sanctum sanctorum is on a Upanam built in Gajaprishta / Gajabrushta style. The two tala vimanam above prastaram is of Gajaprishta style. Shiva, Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu and Brahma are in the tala and greeva koshtams.

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS

This temple was built and Maha kumbhabhishekam was conducted on 21^st January 2024.

LEGENDS

As per the legend, Dattatreya is believed to be combined incarnation of Maha Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva. He is considered as an exceptional Rishi with extraordinary insights and knowledge. In Puranas he is considered as a Guru and avatar of Maha Vishnu. It was mentioned that Dattatreya renounced this worldly life and left home at an early age to attain gnana. Dattatreya is shown with 3 heads, in which centre is Vishnu’s head, Brahma and Shiva’s heads are on the right and left side. He is shown with 6 hands. The upper hands holds the shanka & chakra, the middle hands holds Trishul with Damaru & Lotus / gatha and Lower hands holds accamala and Kamandala, portraying Maha Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva.

Dattatreya was the son of Atri Maharishi and Anusuya. Atri was born from Brahma and his wife Anusuya was the daughter of the sage Kardama and Devahuti. He did penance on Brahma to attain Brahma Gnana. Anusuya devoted her life sincerely to her husband Atri, as a Chastity & Sacred and followed the path of Dharma. Maha Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva wants to show Anusuya’s superiority and Chastity to this world, through testing her. All the three came to the ashram in the form of 3 saints, when Atri was away. All the three told her, they will have their food, only if Anusuya serve food in naked, since they practice different austerity. Anusuya readily accepted the saint’s request. Since She followed Dharma and superior in chastity, She turned all the three saints in to newborn infants. She fed all three with milk from her breasts. In the mean time Atri Maharishi returned home and found his wife feeds to the three children. Through his third Vision he came to know that all the three babies are none other than Maha Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva, those came in the form of saints.

When Maha Lakshmi, Saraswati and Parvati came to know that their husbands are in Atri’s ashram as Children, they came pleaded Atri and Anusuya to change back to their original form. All the three offered Anusuya a boon, whatever she wants. Anusuya asked a boon of, Trimurtis should born to her as her Children. All the three granted the boon to Anusuya. Hence Dattatreya was born to Anusuya with three heads and 6 hands, to signifies Maha Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva.