Sunday, December 8, 2024

Sri Kailasanathar Temple, Parameshwara Mangalam, Kalpakkam

 











Moolavar: Sri Kailasanathar

Amman: Sri Kamalambigai Ambal 

A beautiful Pallava period temple belived to be built between 869 to 880 AD built by then Pallava kings. The temple is built on a small island in Palar River where the river further goes to join the ocean. It’s indeed a beautiful temple to see from a distance. Initially this Temple was called as Saileswaram.  

As per the legend, the Ayapakkam Sri Shenbakeswarar came to this place and hid on a small hill in the middle of the river Palar. Parvati came in search of him. She climbed the hill with her knees. Lord Shiva and Parvati stayed here as Sri Kailasanathar and Kanakambigai. The depression markings on the rock is believed to be Parvati’s knee marks. The Shenbakeswarar Temple Nandhi is facing this Sri Kailasanathar temple and waiting for Lord Shiva’s arrival  to that temple.

Some of the salient features of this temple are...

The temple is on a rocky island of the river Palar. A Bridge was constructed to reach the temple. A Dakshinamurthy sannadhi is on the right side of the bridge end. The temple is facing east with Balipedam, Dwajasthambam. A Lion pillar and Nitupathungan inscription stone are kept at the entrance of sanctum sanctorum. In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Mahavishnu, Brahma and Durgai. In the prakaram Sandikeswarar, Vinayagar, Navagrahas, Bhairavar and Valli Devasena Subramaniyar.

This island is connected to the main land using a cross way bridge. This Temple is built facing East. Like other Temples this Temple also has a Dwajastambam and Balipeedam. There is a huge Dakshinamoorthi Idol at the entrance of this Temple. 

Contact: Daily one Kala pujai happens and Kurukal Vijayakumar can be reached on 8940281959

Location: Sri Kailasanathar Temple, Parameshwara Mangalam, Kalpakkam

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