08th March 2020.
The visit to this temple is a part of Temples and Heritage Sites Visit on the banks of river Palar. Thanks to Mr Kesavan a Heritage enthusiast, who also joined with me in this Visit. This temple is about 500 meters off from the main Road. This temple is under the control of Archaeological survey of India ( ASI ). It is believed that the Thenneri – Eri was excavated by the Sangam Period King Thirayan, hence this place was called as Thirayaneri latter the name was corrupted to the present name of Thenneri.
Moolavar : Sri Abathshayeswarar
Consort : Sri Anandavalli
Some of the salient features of this temple are…
The temple is facing east with Balipedam and a beautiful Nandhi. The sanctum sanctorum is about 3 feet from the floor level. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Mahavishnu, Brahma and Durgai. In prakaram Vinayagar, sri Valli Devasena Subramaniyar, Sandikeswarar and Navagrahas ( installed during recent Years ).
ARCHITECTURE
The square sanctum sanctorum is on a padabandha adhisthana with tripatta kumuda. The Sanctum walls are with Brahmakantha pillars. The prastharam is of kabotha style with Nasikood. Bhuda ganas are in Valabi and Vyalavari / yazhivari is in bhumidesam. The Vimana is of Gajabirushta on the square sanctum sanctorum.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS:
As per the inscriptions, during Uthama Chozha Period this place was called as Uthama Chozha Chathurvedi Mangalam and during Kulothunga-I ( 1090 CE ) period, this place was called as Thirayanur alias Kulothunga Chozha Chathurvedi Mangalam. It is believed that this temple was built during Uthama Chozha’ s mother Chembiyan Madeviyar. The inscriptions of Kulothunga Chozha-I, Sambuvarayas, Sundara Pandyan and Vijayanagara inscriptions are found in this temple. The temple was latter constructed during Vijayanagara Nayak Period. This inscriptions records the Gift of land, money towards poojas and burning of perpetual Lamps / Santhi lamps.
The temple was recently renovated by Archaeological Survey of India ( ASI ).
LEGEND:
Believed that Lord Shiva will help during crisis, hence called as Abathsahayeswarar.
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
Orukala pooja is conducted. A Caretaker is posted by ASI.
CONTACT DETAILS:
The Land line phone Number 044 2725 9332, may be contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACH:
This place Thenneri 19.5 KM from Kanchipuram, 32 KM from Chengalpattu and 61 KM from Chennai.
Nearest Railway Station is Chengalpattu.
LOCATION: CLICK HERE
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