Sri Thirumalainatha Eshwarar Temple, Melakondaiyur, Thiruvallur

 

Moolavar: Sri Thirumalainatha Eshwarar 

Amman: Sri Kamakshi Ambal

A beautiful 1000 years old temple in the serene village of Melakondaiyur. The moolavar is facing east and Ambal is facing south. It is believed to have been worshiped by Agasthyar. The moolavar in in sadhura Avudayar.

The praharam has a beautiful 16 pillar maha mandapam. Also behind there are 3 separate Sannidhis for Mahaganapati, Perumal and Murugan.

The surya bhagavaan is very old and huge in size and really shows the antiquity of this temple.

You also can see another shivan Sannidhi called Sivaloga nayagi Ambal samedha Sri Sivaloganathar. Inspired by the Thirumundeecharam they have named him as Thiruloganathar. 

Very peaceful and beautiful place. 

Contact: The kurukal Rajappa can be reached on 9626217640

Location: Sri Thirumalainatha Eshwarar Temple, Melakondaiyur, Thiruvallur

Sri Ekambareswarar Temple, Annaikatta Pudhur, Ranipet

 

Moolavar: Sri Ekambareswarar

Amman: Sri Kamakshi Ambal

A beautiful 1200 years old temple belonging to the Pandya period and is now completely renovated to its original glory.

The Swamy and Ambal are both facing east representing the kalayana kolam or the Marriage pose. This place is very well known for pariharam for marriage delays. There are separate Sannidhis for Sridevi, Bhoodevi Samedha Sri Kalyana Srinivasa Perumal. 

The outer praharam has a beautiful vinayagar facing North under a Vanni tree. 

Contact: Daily one Kala puja happens and the contact person Annamalai can be reached on 9444729626

Location: Sri Ekambareswarar Temple, Annaikatta Pudhur, Ranipet

Sri Muktheeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

 

Moolavar: Sri Muktheeswarar

Amman: Sri Kamakshi Ambal

A beautiful Pallava period temple on the main road of Kanchipuram and is associated with one of the 63 Nayanars called Thirukuripu Thondar he lived in Kanchipuram, a city revered for its spiritual significance. He was a washerman by profession but dedicated his life to serving Shiva devotees. His unique ability to understand the needs of others just by looking at their facial expressions earned him the name "Thirukurippu Thondar," meaning "one who serves based on facial expressions".

He spent his days washing the clothes of Shiva devotees, believing that this act would cleanse his mind of ego and arrogance. One day, Lord Shiva appeared before him as an old man wearing tattered clothes, requesting Thirukurippu Thondar to wash his garment and return it before sunset. Despite the scorching sun, Thirukurippu Thondar agreed, but fate had other plans. Dark clouds gathered, and heavy rain poured down, making it impossible for Thirukurippu Thondar to fulfill his promise. Overwhelmed with grief and guilt, he hit his head on a stone, ready to take the blame for failing to keep his word.

Lord Shiva intervened, stopping Thirukurippu Thondar from harming himself. The Lord's hand emerged from the washing stone, and Thirukurippu Thondar was blessed with a vision of Lord Shiva and his consort and gave him Mukti at this place and hence this moolavar is call Muktheeswarar. 

You can see this events depicted in the recently renovated temple premise. There a beautiful 16 pillar Mandapam in front and moolavar is facing east. You can also see a beautiful temple pond

Also this temple is associated with another history associated with Garuda who became the Vahanam of lord Vishnu. And the Garudeshwara lingam in the outer praharam is believed to be installed and worshiped by him.

The Navagraha placements in this temple is also very unique where in you can see the Sun facing the west instead of east and seen with his consorts.

A very peaceful and blissful temple and a must visit for all the shiva devotees.

Location: Sri Muktheeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Sri Agastheeswarar Temple, Kattankulam Village, Kanchipuram

 

Moolavar: Sri Agastheeswarar

Amman: Sri Akhilandeswari Ambal

A beautiful 1000 plus years old Pallava period temple. It’s currently in a dilapidated condition but still standing strong showing the architectural marvel of those years. Outside there seems to have been a big Mandapam, but now only pillars are standing tall.

The moolavar is Swayambhu and has been worshiped by Sage Agasthiar on the way to south from north. You can see his vigraham at the entrance of the Arthamandapam. Also there is a beautiful perumal with the thayar on his lap. 

Ambal Akhilandeswari is facing south and within the maha Mandapam. The inner praharam has no Ghoshta murthies. 

Right behind the moolavar Sannidhi in the inner praharam, there is a beautiful shivalingam inna separate sannidhi. The inner praharam has many inner Sannidhies but there are no vigraham in any and the walls are all in very bad condition.

The temple is opened only during Pradhosham and hardly anyone visits the temple. Even the local villagers are not taking care. 

A lady named Srividhya has the key to the temple and be reached on 78716 72100

Location: Sri Agastheeswarar Temple, Kattankulam Village,  Kanchipuram