Sri Valleeswarar Temple, Karunakaracheri, Tiruvallur

 

Moolavar: Sri Valleeswarar
Amman : Sri Valambikai

A beautiful Temple on the banks of river coovam off Chennai Outer Ring Road on the way towards Redhills.

The moolavar was unearthed when there was some excavation work done over 50 years ago. It is said that the earlier temple was completely destroyed in some natural calamity and it’s belived that the sivalingam and Nandhi belongs to 12th century period.

This temple is said to be equal to Kasi as just like in Kasi the moolavar faces East and a river flows towards the north direction (utharavahini) just like how Ganga flows in Kasi. They have the temple built in the style of padupathinath temple in Nepal. Also another sivalingam was found in the river which is also kept in a separate Sannidhi and named Arunachaleswarar. Also it is belived that there is tunnel from here to ThiruAnnamalai.

You have around 3 other Shivan temples in this village and the famous one is Sri Prasunakunthalambigai samedha Sri Dhathreeswarar Temple

Sithukadu has been(and continues to be) a land of Siddhars.Out of the several Siddhars who dwelled here, the two notable saints (or atleast I must say those who have been identified) are "Padukkai Jadamudi Siddhar" and " Prana Deepika Siddhar". Since the Nandi was in the company of these saints, it was serene and calm and hence there was no need for a noose, says Kumaran. An image of Prana Deepika Siddhar can be found on the pillar next to the Nandi here.

The Padukkai Jadamudi Siddhar and Prana Deepika Siddhar while meditating in this region installed a Shiva lingam under an Amla Tree  because of which he came to be known as Dhathriswara. They created a beautiful garden here which gave sweet smelling flowers for the worship of the Lord because of which this place came to be known as "Thirumanam" - Holy Fragrance. The Nandavanam probably created by them, is like this today.

Prana Deepika Siddhar is said to protect people from life threatening ailments and several people with chronic ailments are said to have prayed to him and become better. The Padukkai Jadamudi Sithar can be seen with very long hair on which he is said to lie down in Yoga Nitra and move around saving people and protecting lives then and now.

Currently the temple has been taken up for Renovation and funds are being seeked from devotees

Contact: Mr.Mohan can be reached on his mobile number +919940303694

Location:
Sri Valleeswarar Temple, Karunakaracheri, Tiruvallur