A beautiful Twin Shivan temple in Mangadu known as Sri Mangalapureeswarar and Sri Dhenupureeswarar.
Mangadu is known for the temple of 'Tapas Kamakshi" or the Kamakshi Ambal performing penance. This is the place where the goddess performed her penance to marry and re-unite with Lord Shiva. All 32 types of Dharmic rituals were performed here by the goddess.
The mythology is that when Lord Shiva and Parvati where in Mount Kailash the Goddess playfully closed the eyes of the Lord Shiva and as a result the whole universe fell into eternal darkness. So the Lord ordained her to perform Tapasya.The Goddess came down to this place and performed penance amidst "Panchagni" resting her left leg on the sacred fire and folding her right leg. She holds a "Japamala" or rosary in her hand as she meditated on Lord Shiva who asked her to come to Kanchipuram for marriage.After the goddess left the place, the heat of the fire that she had created caused great discomfort and became unbearable for all living beings there. Sri Adi Shankaracharya is believed to have visited Mangadu and installed a Sri Ardhameru Chakram at this place. This was done to calm down the heat of the fire created by the Goddess and at the same time make it into a place that is soothing for all living beings.
When Devi Kamakshi performed the penance it is said that she was sorrounded by 108 shivalingams and these 2 shivalingams are part of those 108.
Also there is a plan to build an actual temple around the current sheet structure as the land belongs to Mangadu Kamakshi Temple.
Timing: The temple is opened by 7 am
Evening : 6PM - 8PM
Contact: Mr.Dhayalan who takes care of the temple can be reached at 9840673180. For any kind of abhishekam and Pooja Dhayalan can be reached out.
Location:
Sri Irattai Lingeswarar Temple, Mangadu
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