The visit to this Sri Konganeeswarar Temple at Kaveripakkam was a part of Shiva, Vishnu Temples and Heritage sites at Thirumalaicherry, Gudimallur and Kaveripakkam. I extend my sincere thanks to Mr Ramesh Krishnamurthy for taking me to all these places.
Moolavar : Sri KonganeeswararConsort : Sri Kungumavalli , Gnanakuzhalendhi
Some of the salient features of this temple are…The temple is facing west with an entrance arch north side. Balipeedam, Kodimaram and Rishabam are on the west side of the temple. Dwarapalakas are at the entrance of antarala. In koshtam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu and Durgai ( are in green stone of smaller in size and may be installed at a latter date.
Since the temple is in palalayam, all parivara deities, Chandikeswarar, Bairavar, Vinayagar, Navagrahas, Maha Vishnu with his consort . Murugan on his vahana Peacock, Chandran, Suryan, Nagar, A Shiva Linga and Parvati.
Ambal is in a separate Sannidhi facing North in the ardha mandapam. Loose sculptures Nagar, A Shiva Linga with out avudayar, A Green Stone Mahavishnu are in the paraharam.
ARCHITECTUREThe temple consists of Sanctum sanctorum, antarala, ardha mandapam and mukha mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum is on a raised upana. The adhisthana is kapotabandha adhisthana with kadaka kumuda. The Pilasters are of Vishnukantha pilasters with square base, nagabandham, malaithongal, thamarikattu, Kalasam, kudam, thadi, mandi ( lotus petals and palakai. Pushpa pothyals are on the top of the pilasters. Kumbha panjaras are divides the Koshtas.
The mukha mandapam was built during recent years.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONSSince there is no inscriptions found to decide on the antiquity of the temple. Going by architecture style, this temple belongs to 14th to 15th Century, Vijayanagara period.
The mandapam was extended during recent years. The mandapam ceiling inscription records the endowment of some gift to this temple for Naivedyam and poojas.
LEGENDSIt is believed that sun worships Lord Shiva of this temple. The sun rays falls on moolavar on three days beginning of New moon day in the month of Puratasi ( September – October ).
As per the legend a Siddhar called Kongana with his wife Ganakilambigai came to this place, established an ashram and lived here. He worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple, hence Lord Shiva obtained the name of Konganeswarar. The siddhar had a drift with Vasuki, wife of Thiruvalluvar and left to Tirupati. There he had written many literatures and attained Samadhi.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONSThe temple is now under palalayam. Usually apart from regular poojas special poojas are conducted on Pradosham, Mahashivaratri, etc.
TEMPLE TIMINGSSonce Oru kala pooja is conducted, at Palalayam, the opening and closing times are unpredictable.CONTACT DETAILS
HOW TO REACHThis temple at Kaveripakkam is about a KM from Madras – Bombay trunk Road / Chennai to Vellore Road / Mumbai Hwy.The temple is about 10 KM from Walaja Toll gate, 11.6 KM from Walajahpet, 15 KM from Sholinghur, 17.4 KM from Arcot, 17 KM from Ranipet, 38 KM from Vellore and 95 KM from Chennai.Nearest Railway Station is Sholinghur
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
Dwarapalakas
Maha Vishnu
Maha Vishnu and Brahma are made of green stone
Vishnu Durgai
The temple is under Palalayam / Ilangoil
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
Maha Vishnu and Brahma are made of green stone
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