Sri Shankaranarayanar Temple, Sholinganallur, OMR, Chennai

 

Moolavar: Sri Shankaranarayanar

Amman: Sri Gomathi Amman

A beautiful Chola period temple which has been renovated recently and has taken over 5 years to get to the current structure. This is called the Vada Shankaranarayanar like the one on south of Tamilnadu. 

It is said that the Chola kings used to pray here and then go on high seas to the eastern countries like Cambodia, Malaysia etc.

During one of the wars this temple was completely destroyed and was buried under the ground and later discovered and being renovated. 

There are separate Sannidhi for Srinivasa Varadharaja Perumal with many sannidhies for Padmavathy Thayar, Dhanvanthri, Aandal, Rama Lakshmana Seetha and Chakrathazhvar.

Separate Sannidhi for Swarnakarshana Byravar.

Very serene and beautiful temple to be visited by all devotees of lord shiva. Daily 2 Kala Puja happens

Contact: Temple Kurukal Kodhandaramar can be reached on 6381182063

Location: Sri Shankaranarayanar Temple, Sholinganallur, OMR, Chennai

Sri Kaalakandeeswarar Temple, Kunnam, Kancheepuram

 

Moolavar: Sri Kaalakandeeswarar

Amman: Sri Tripurasundari Ambal

The Kaalakandeeswarar Temple, located in Kunnam (part of the Kanchipuram district in Tamil Nadu), is an ancient temple known to over 800 years old. It is part of the legendary 108 Shiva temples surrounding the historic city of Kanchipuram.

While exact historical records for this specific temple is not clearly known, The temple is often associated with the Mahakalanathar lineage of temples, tying it to the mythology of Sage Matanga and his daughter Rajamadangi.  Temples in this region typically feature inscriptions and structural layers dating back to the Chola and Vijayanagara periods. The presiding deity is Lord Kalakandeswarar facing east and Goddess Tripurasundari faces South in the Mahamandapam. 

The temple has a beautiful temple tank known as Aandi kolam and there is one Sivalingam on the banks of the tank to which people offer water daily.

Location: Sri Kaalakandeeswarar Temple, Kunnam, Kancheepuram

Sri Aingolaeawarar Temple, Rathinamangalam, Keerapakkam, Chengalpattu

 

Moolavar: Sri Aingolaeawarar

Amman: Sri Aingola Iswarya Kamatchi

Aingolamalai Aingolaeswaran Temple is a small, peaceful Shiva temple located in Ratnamangalam hill. It is located on the Ratnamangalam main road (MDR597) amidst forests and natural surroundings.

The temple complex has separate shrines for Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Sai Baba. It is an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and indulge in spiritual worship in a natural and peaceful environment.

We can also worship Iswarya Kamatchi along with Varahi amman and Aingola Ganapathi.

There is a separate sannidhi for Saneeswarar also. Small Kuberaeswarar along with small Nandhi also installed in the beginning of the hillock.

Contact: Sivanadiyar can be reached at 8825652549

Location: Sri Aingolaeawarar temple, Rathinamangalam, Keerapakkam, Chengalpattu

Sri Agneeswarar Temple, Kalakattur Village, Kanchipuram

 

Moolavar: Sri Agneeswarar

Amman: Sri Kamakshi Ambal

According to legend, Agni disappeared during a dispute with Vayu and Varuna deva , disrupting daily life on earth  Yagas, and Naivedyam preparations. The Rishis and Devas prayed to Lord Shiva, who appeared before Agni. Agni then manifested with two faces, three legs, four horns, and seven fiery hands, explaining that the dispute was only to receive Shiva’s darshan. 

Agni worshipped Shiva by creating a Lingam here, and hence the deity came to be known as Sri Agneeswarar.

It is believed that Surya bhagwan worships Lord Shiva at this temple, and for three days from April 2nd, the Sun’s rays directly fall on the Moolavar.

This temple at Kalakattur is at the base of the bund of a lake called Putteri, also called “Chandramega Thadakam” during the Chozha period.

Architecturally, the temple consists of a sanctum, antarala, artha mandapam, and mukha mandapam with a south-facing entrance. The koshta sculptures are unique: Vinayagar appears in Lalitasana with a third eye; Dakshinamurthy holds Agni and palm leaves; and Ardhanareeswarar replaces the usual Lingothbavar on the western wall.

Based on the iconography and associated village temples, historian S.R. Balasubramanian dates the temple to the reign of Aditya-I (870–907 CE) of the Early Cholas. The earliest inscription belongs to Rajaraja-I’s 3rd regnal year. Six inscriptions are recorded here, including those of Rajaraja-I and Rajendra-I, referring to the village as Kalakattur and the deity as Uruni Alwar.

An important inscription from Rajaraja-I’s 14th regnal year (999 CE) records the king ordering perpetual lamps to be lit for the welfare of regional rulers and the people. Land and livestock were endowed for maintaining these lamps, reflecting the Chola king’s concern for public welfare.

Contact: The temple adiyar Sri Rajendran can be reached on  8825806065

Location: Sri Agneeswarar Temple, Kalakattur Village, Kanchipuram