The Visit to this Pallava period Shiva Temple at Koppur was a part of Shiva, Maha Vishnu and Amman Temples visit, near Poonamallee & Aranvoyal in Thiruvallur District / Tiruvallur District on 05th December 2021. Initially it was aimed to visit the Shiva temples of Nemam and Kuthambakkam, the other temples are added as an extension to the above temples and recommended by devotees of the temples and Sivachariyars. When I, enquired about old temple in the Village Koppur, the locals, Guided me to this temple.
Moolavar : Lord ShivaConsort : Parvati
Some of salient features of this temple are…
In Praharam Vinayagar ( head is in inclined position ), Chandikeswarar, damaged Dakshinamurthy, Ambal, Bairavar and A Shiva Linga with sand stone Avudayar.The temple tan with a Shiva Lingam is in-front of the temple.
ARCHITECTUREThe temple was built in accordance with any agama. The temple was completely with laterite stone ( செம்புராங்கல் ). The sculptures of Vinayagar, Murugan are sculptured with sand stone. The Sanctum sanctorum is without Vimanam. The temple is only with sanctum sanctorum.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONSAs per the iconography of the Bhairavar, Ambal, Chandikeswarar this may belongs to 9th Century Pallava period, since there is no direct evidence was available to prove its antiquity. The Ambal was unearthed during recent years, while excavation for erecting a post / Pillar ( for fencing ) in front of the temple.
LEGENDSIt is believed that Suriyan worships Lord Shiva and Sun rays falls on moolavar on 3 days in a year.It was told that there are 108 Shiva Lingas installed by the siddhars in this Village and this is one of them. There is also another Shiva Linga on the opposite side of the Temple tank.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONSApart from regular oru kala pooja, no other important festivals are conducted.
TEMPLE TIMINGSSine oru kala pooja is conducted the opening and closing time is unpredictable.
CONTACT DETAILSHOW TO REACHThe temple is about 2.8 KM off from Poonamallee to Thiruvallur Main Road, 10 KM from Thiruvallur, 14.5 KM from Thiruninravur, 19 KM from Poonamallee, 33 KM from Koyambedu and 40 KM from Chennai Central.Nearest Railway station is Thiruvallur.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
Vinayagar
Dakshinamurthy
Bairavar
Chandikeswarar
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
Some of salient features of this temple are…
As per the iconography of the Bhairavar, Ambal, Chandikeswarar this may belongs to 9th Century Pallava period, since there is no direct evidence was available to prove its antiquity.
Happy to see the deivams. Hope they will get shelters soon.
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