Moolavar: Sri Bharadvajeshwarar
Amman: Sri Swarnambikai
Place: Kodambakkam, Chennai
Valishwarar temple gets its name as sage Bharadwaja and the monkey king Vali are believed to have offered worship at this place. The main sanctum enshrining a Siva linga belongs to the Chola period, a few Tamil inscriptions found on its north and west walls, datable to the 13th century testify the antiquity of this monument. Beautiful miniature sculptures of a linga worshipped by a cow, another worshipped by a snake, and yet one more by Vali adorn the outer walls of this ancient shrine.
Goddess Swarnambika in a standing posture is installed in a separate shrine facing south. Images of Ganesha, Muruga and his consorts, Chandesha, Bhairava, Navagrahas and Hanuman are also enshrined in this temple complex.
An exquisite stone sculpture of a standing Ganesha, datable to the Chola period, originally placed in one of the niches of the main sanctum is now carefully preserved just outside the entrance of the main shrine.
The annual Brahmotsavam in this temple concluded recently in the month of Chittirai.
A beautifully renovated with an amazing architecture and detailing is a must to see
Location:
Sri Valishwarar Temple, Kodambakkam
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