Sri Karkadeswarar Temple, Kalivanthapattu, Maraimalai Nagar, Guduvancheri

 

Moolavar: Sri Karkadeswarar

Amman: Sri Karkadanayagi Ambal

A very old Shivalingam and dates are unknown as to which period the lingam belongs to.

According to the legend sidhars kakabhujandar and bhogar prayed to lord shiva to destroy the demons named Vilvan and Vathai. Even all devas insisted that the 2 demons has to be killed to safeguard dharna. So it is said  that lord shiva took a form of a 16 year old young valored Vanniyar and fought with the demons. 

The demon Vilvan got killed but Vathapi took a form of Crab (Nandu or Karkada) and hid himself in the fish  nets. Lord shivan pulled him out of the nets and killed him. When he was killed he turned into a flash of light and got merged with the lord and asked for a boon.

Based on that boon it is said that lord took the form of Karkadeswarar and stayed in this place. So it is said that if people take bath in the temple tank here and worship Sri Karkadeswarar all the dhosham formed from Kali will be removed.

A King named Sambuga has done lot of contributions to this temple and also in later years Pallavas too have renovated the temple. Today the old temple is completely erased with time and a new temple has been built around the Shivalingam and a new Sannidhi for Ambal Karkadanayagi was installed.

Daily one kala puja is performed as early at 5:30 am in the morning

Contact: The temple priest Veeraraghavan can be reached on 9094173252

Location: Sri Karkadeswarar Temple, Kalivanthapattu, Maraimalai Nagar, Guduvancheri

Sri Singapureeswarar Temple, Kovilpadhagai, Avadi

 

Moolavar: Sri Singapureeswarar

Amman: Sri Singavalli Nayagi

A good 1000 years old Shivalingam and Nandhi was found here many years ago and it has been confirmed that it is from Chola period. The Shivalingam was said to be covered completely with an anthill and the locals have removed the anthill and have built the current structure which apparently is not completely as per agamam.

Three years ago only a new Ambal vigraham has been installed and also Byravar has a separate Sannidhi. You also can see a vigraham of Shaniswarar. 

There is a plan to completely Renovate this temple and build two floors and one floor completely dedicated for Annadhanam. Apparently there are has been lot of Annadhanam being done here during covid time.Daily 1 kala puja is performed.

They are looking for funds to renovate.

Contact: The temple is run by a group of shivanadiyars and you can reach Murthy at 8754307893/8072052461. 

Location: Sri Singapureeswarar Temple, Kovilpadhagai, Avadi

Sri Kaaleeswarar Temple, Konathi Village, Kaatankulathur, Chennai

Moolavar: Sri Kaaleeswarar

Amman: Sri Shanthanayagi

A very old Shivalingam with a big Avudayar and was found amongst think bushes here and locally the villagers have built a small temple for Kaaleeswarar. 

The earlier temple was in red stone and is said to be in the form of a shivalingam itself and in due course was completely destroyed. Only in 2019 they have built the current structure and performing daily one kala pujai.

Ambal shanthanayagi is facing south and there is a separate Sannidhi for Navagrahas. 

Contact: The temple contact person is Sri Kanniyappan and can be reached at 9092631545 and Gowtham at 8122248984.

Location:

Sri Kaaleeswarar Temple, Konathi Village, Kaatankulathur, Chennai

Sri Gnanapureeswarar Temple, Velachery, Chennai

 

Moolavar: Sri Gnanapureeswarar 

Amman: Sri Gnanambikai

Excellent temple, recently kumbabhisekam done. Big rajagopuram and elegant idols for all prahara murthy. Nicely maintained and very peaceful place to do meditation.

There is a separate sannidhi for sarvamangala maha ganapathi.

Contact: Gurukkal can be reached at 9841338804

Location:

Sri Gnanapureeswarar Temple, Velachery

Sri Panchamuka Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnathur, Chengalpattu

 

Moolavar: Sri Panchamuka Kailasanathar

Amman: Sri Kanakambigai Ambal

A beautiful Shivalingam which is believed to be over 3000 years old and there was no temple around it. The swamy was in deep forest surrounded by  bushes. Now since 2017 they got a temporary shed around him and now they have just started building a temple in granite.

They have found lot of inscriptions from all Chola and Pandya dynasty. The villagers are really dedicated to take care of this temple and a bunch of shivanadiyars are taking care of it.

Contact: Sivanadiyar Gunasekar can be reached @ 9176842663

Location:

Sri Panchamuka Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnathur, Chengalpattu

Sri Kaaraneeswarar Temple, Katrambakkam Village, Sriperumbudur

 

Moolavar: Sri Kaaraneeswarar

Amman: Sri Kamakshi Ambal

An old Shivalingam and Kamakshi Ambal vigraham along with a broken Nandhi has been found in this village and the earlier name was called Kammangaadu. The local villagers have built a small temple for Kaaraneeswar and have been maintaining it really well.The temple is at the edge of Chembarambakkam lake. The kumbhabhishekam was done 2003.

Very peaceful and serene village and the temple has an amazing vibration. It was told that when the Sivalingam was taken out the Aadharapeedam had 9 holes representing like a yanthiram. Also there is a yanthiram that is kept at the feet of Kaaraneeswarar and daily puja is being offered.

It’s worth a visit for all devotees of lord Shiva.

Contact: The temple person Shanmugam and Yukesh can be reached at 9626336303

Location: Sri Kaaraneeswarar Temple, Katrambakkam Village, Sriperumbudur