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 Temple info -3184 கோயில் தகவல்-3184 Sri Kalatheeswarar Temple/ ஸ்ரீ காளதீஸ்வரர் கோயில், Ayyampettai, Kanchipuram Dist. This temple does not have a formal structure and the Shiva Linga is under a peepal tree. Moolavar    : Sri Kalatheeswarar Some of the salient features of this temple are…. This is not a built temple. A Shiva Lingam on a round avudaiyar is believed to be more than 1000 years old and kept under a peepal tree. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front of the Shiva Lingam. Nagars are also installed on the same platform. Sri Sengazhuneer Vinayagar temple is on the south side of Sri Kalatheeswarar. Navagraha is in front of Vinayagar temple. Sri Sengazhuneer Vinayagar  Sri Sengazhuneer Vinayagar temple LEGENDS It is believed that Shiva of this temple was worshipped by Rahu and Ketu and considered, equivalent to Kalahasti Kalatheeswarar. Hence this is a parihara sthalam for Rahu and Ketu. POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS Apart from regular poojas special poojas are condu...

Temple info -2962 கோயில் தகவல் -2962  Nagapattinam district Vedaranyam taluka Thalaigyayiru- Kalahastheeswarar Shiva temple.  Thalaigyayiru Kalahastheeswarar temple  Kalam means snake; Athi means elephant. In this temple, a snake and an elephant adorned the Shiva lingam and that is why it was named Kala Athi Ishwarar. Since Kalahastheeswarar is present in many temples, it is possible that such sites were formed here and there because it was not possible to go to the main Kalahasti.  The Cholas called themselves the Surya dynasty. They named their towns as Thalaigyayiru with the intention of being the leaders who, like the sun, provide life to everyone. There are many places in the Chola country called Thalaigyayiru.   Lord - Kalahastheeswarar Goddess - Gnanambika  It is located at the 26th km on the Nagai-Thiruthuraipoondi National Highway, the Alangudi stop is located eastwards from here. If you travel five kms from this, you can reach Thalaignayiru o...

 Temple info -2555 கோயில் தகவல் -2555 Temples of Tamilnadu Sri Kalatheeswarar Temple, Koratti -629815  Sri Kalatheeswarar Temple, Koratti -629815 Discover the ancient grandeur of Sri Kalatheeswarar Temple in Koratti, a sacred Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. Explore its exquisite architecture, serene ambiance, and rich mythological significance. Sri Kalatheeswarar Temple A Timeless Abode for Divine Worship  History and Significance: Tucked away in the serene village of Koratti in the district of Salem, Tamil Nadu, the ancient Sri Kalatheeswarar Temple stands as a testament to the rich spiritual heritage of the region. Its origins can be traced back to the 8th century CE, during the reign of the Pallava kings. The temple was built by the Pallava ruler, Nandivarman II, and has since undergone several renovations and expansions over the centuries by the Chola and Vijayanagara rulers. The significance of the temple lies in its unique architecture, exquisite sculptures, a...

Temple info -2444 கோயில் தகவல் -2444  Thirukkanangudi Sri Kalahastiswarar Temple அருள்மிகு காளகதீசுவரர் கோயில் Arulmigu Kallakasteswarar Temple, QQ47+3C9, Thirukkanangudi, Tamil Nadu 611104 அருள்மிகு காளகதீசுவரர் கோயில் Arulmigu Kallakasteswarar Temple  is located in Thirukkanangudi, Tamil Nadu  at a distance of 17 Kms from Thiruvarur Railway station. It is just 300 m from the famous Divya Desam  Sri Loganatha Perumal,  in Thirukannangudi. Kumbabhishegam was recently performed here on 12th July 2024. It is One of the Pancha booth sthalams of Nagapattinam District. It is a “Vayu” sthalam equal in power to Sri Kalahasthi Pancha bootha Sthalam.   . Other Pancha booth sthalams of Nagapattinam District are : Avarani Arunachaleswarar (equal to Tiruvannamalai) , Puduchery Nadeswaraswamy (Equal to Thiruvanaikaval) , Iluppur(Equal to Chidambaram), Puzhidikudi (Equal to Kanchipuram).Kanchi Mahaperiavah has said that those unable to go to Sri Kalahasthi, can come to t...

Temple info -2433 கோயில் தகவல் -2434  Kaalahastheeswarar Temple, Washermanpet, Chennai Kaalahastheeswarar Temple, 17, Coral Merchant Street, Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Old Washermanpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600001 Kaalahastheeswarar Temple is located in  Old Washermanpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu  at a distance of 4 Kms from Chennai Central Railway station and   23 Kms from Chennai Airport. This is one of the Pancha Bootha Sthalams in Chennai (representing the element Vayu – Air. The temple is considered equivalent to Kalahasthi Kalahasteeswarar Temple, Andhra Pradesh Moolavar : SriKalahasteeswarar; Ambal : Shree Gnanaprasanambikai ; The temple is facing east with an entrance arch. Dwajasthambam, Palipeedam and Nandhi in a mandapam   face  the sanctum. Stucco Dwarapalakas can be found at the entrance of the sanctum. Vinayagar, Dhakshinamoorthy, Vishnu , Brahma and Durgai are the Koshta Deities located on the walls around the sanctum. Ambal Gnanaprasanambikai idol ...

 Temple info -2244 கோயில் தகவல் -2244 Arulmigu Kalahastiswar Temple,Purasakudi,Thanjavur The Village obtained the name of Purasakudi, due to the sthalavruksham of this Shiva Temple. The parivara deities names are starts with Gnana.  The Village obtained the name of Purasakudi, due to the sthalavruksham of this Shiva Temple. The parivara deities names are starts with Gnana. This Temple is believed to be the “Southern Kalahasti”. Moolavar : Sri Gnana Kalahastheeswarar Consort : Sri Gnanambigai Some of the salient features of this temple are…. The temple is facing east with balipeedam and rishabam. Stucco image of Shiva and Parvati are on the Rishaba mandapam. Moolavar is on a square avudayar. In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Gnana Maha Vishnu, Gnana Brahama and Gnana Durga. Ambal is in a separate sannidhi facing south. Ambal is in standing posture with abhaya varada hastam. In praharam, Gnana Vinayagar, Gnana Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Gnana Saraswati ( with right hand in ...

 Temple info -1971 கோயில் தகவல் -1971 Uthamapalayam Kalatheeswarar temple:   Shri Kalatheeswarar temple is situated in the heart of Uttamapalayam town, which is around 31 Kms from Theni.  This area was once under the control of a local chieftain called Uttappa Konadama Naicken and from his time, this place came to be called Uttamapalayam.  There are the well known Panchabootha Sthalams for the five elements like Kanchipuram, Kalahasti, Tiruvanaikoil etc.  In this area, this temple is considered Vayu ( air) Kshetra.  The temple is around 300 years old. This is one of the rare temples with separate shrines for Rahu and Ketu.  From the name of the Lord, one could guess that this Kshetram has some connections with the well known Sri Kalahasti in AP.  In both the places, the Lord is Kalahastheeswarar.  Both are Vayu Kshetrams and people offer special prayers in both the places for placating Rahu-Ketu.  Hence this temple is also known as ...

 Temple info -684 கோயில் தகவல் -684 Uthamapalayam Kalatheeswarar temple:  Shri Kalatheeswarar temple is situated in the heart of Uttamapalayam town, which is around 31 Kms from Theni.  This area was once under the control of a local chieftain called Uttappa Konadama Naicken and from his time, this place came to be called Uttamapalayam.  There are the well known Panchabootha Sthalams for the five elements like Kanchipuram, Kalahasti, Tiruvanaikoil etc.  In this area, this temple is considered Vayu ( air) Kshetra.  The temple is around 300 years old. This is one of the rare temples with separate shrines for Rahu and Ketu.  From the name of the Lord, one could guess that this Kshetram has some connections with the well known Sri Kalahasti in AP.  In both the places, the Lord is Kalahastheeswarar.  Both are Vayu Kshetrams and people offer special prayers in both the places for placating Rahu-Ketu.  Hence this temple is also known as Then Kal...