Monday, November 14, 2022

Sri Anekadhangavadeeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram (Paadal petra sthalam)

 


















Moolavar: Sri Anekadhangavadeswarar
Amman: Sri Kanchi Kamakshi 

A padal petra sthalam and this is the 4th shrine in Thondaimandalam region praised in Thevaram hymns. Saint Sundarar describes the place as one inhabited by enlightened souls, bright with sunlight and playground of nightingales with their pairs, where Lord Anekadangavatha Easwara graces in the holy city of Kanchi.

Due to his righteous life in his previous birth, Kubera was born the son of Arundaman and became the king Alakapuri. Shukra, the Guru of demons grew jealous of him and began to create troubles. Kubera worshipped this Lord Shiva seeking protection from Shukra. Lord swallowed Shukra and destroyed his pride.

Maharshi Mareechi, while bathing in a lotus tank, found a female child on the leaves. He took the child and brought her up. He named her Vallaba. She was a staunch Shiva devotee. She was abducted by demon Kesi. She prayed to Lord Shiva to come to her rescue. Lord Shiva wanted to send Vinayaka to protect her. Ambica requested Lord to bless Vinayaka with victory in the war against the demon. Lord said that He would be victorious if he worships in this land. Lord Vinayaka followed the advice and installed the Linga. Demon was destroyed and Vallaba rescued. Lord Shiva and Mother performed the wedding of Vinayaka with Vallaba here. Though Lord Vinayaka held the hands of Mother Vallabha in this place in marriage, He is in a shrine alone. Those facing problems in marriage proposals pray to him offering Arugampul – grass – with nivedhanas hoping to have their wish realized early.

Shivalinga in the temple is big in size. As Mother Kanchi Kamakshi is the consort of Lord Shiva, there is no separate Ambal shrine in this temple.

A beautiful temple and a very peaceful environment and ideal for meditation and a must to visit. One kala pujai happens and the kurukal comes only by 10 am, but the temple is open for Dharshan. 

Contact: The temple Kurukal Ramesh can be reached at +91 99409 31888


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