Moolavar: Sri Kailasanadhar
Amman: Sri Gnanambigai
Place: Manimangalam, Tambaram
The sivalingam is good 3000 years old and the temple was built by the Telugu Chola King Vijaya Baalaya Chola in 950 CE. Later, it was renovated by Raja Raja Chola, Rajendra Chola and Kulothunga Chola.
The east facing temple is completely renovated now. Except for the granite sanctum sanctorum and probably the main deity, everything else in the temple is new.The temple does not have tower (Raja gopuram). The sanctum sanctorum enshrines Shiva Linga called as Kailasanathar.
The Goddess Gnanambikai is found in a separate south facing shrine. She is found in the standing posture and has four arms.Nandhi mandapa and bali peetha are found facing towards the main shrine.
The exterior wall around the sanctorum has the niche idols of Nardana Ganapati, Dakshninamurti, Lingodbhava, Brahma and Vishnu Durga.The idols of Chandikeshwara, Navagraha and Bhairav are also found in the temple.
In the prakara the sub shrines of Selva Vinayaka and Shanmukha with his two consorts are located. Shanmukha idol is beautiful. He has six faces and twelve arms and is seated on a peacock.
Manimangalam is a historical site. The great battle between the Chalukya King Pulikesi and the Pallava King Narasimha Pallava was fought in Manimangalam in the 7th century CE. The locality has few ancient temples and a must visit for all.
Contact: Trustee Mr.Chandrasekar @9840980724
The east facing temple is completely renovated now. Except for the granite sanctum sanctorum and probably the main deity, everything else in the temple is new.The temple does not have tower (Raja gopuram). The sanctum sanctorum enshrines Shiva Linga called as Kailasanathar.
The Goddess Gnanambikai is found in a separate south facing shrine. She is found in the standing posture and has four arms.Nandhi mandapa and bali peetha are found facing towards the main shrine.
The exterior wall around the sanctorum has the niche idols of Nardana Ganapati, Dakshninamurti, Lingodbhava, Brahma and Vishnu Durga.The idols of Chandikeshwara, Navagraha and Bhairav are also found in the temple.
In the prakara the sub shrines of Selva Vinayaka and Shanmukha with his two consorts are located. Shanmukha idol is beautiful. He has six faces and twelve arms and is seated on a peacock.
Manimangalam is a historical site. The great battle between the Chalukya King Pulikesi and the Pallava King Narasimha Pallava was fought in Manimangalam in the 7th century CE. The locality has few ancient temples and a must visit for all.
Contact: Trustee Mr.Chandrasekar @9840980724
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