The list of Shiva temples in and around Kanchipuram with link to Google Photos, Location link on Google Map and Location QR Code are posted already in this blog.
Maha Shivaratri 2020 – Kanchipuram Shiva Temples Visit- 14
21st February 2020.
The visit to this Shri Kanakapureeswarar / Swarnapureeswarar Temple was a part of 2020 Maha Shivaratri Temples Visit, on 21st February 2020. This temple is about a KM from the Village. After Attuputhur Sri Atheeswarar Temple's visit our next destination was to this temple at Kattavakkam, Enathur. The temple at Kattavakkam is on the north east direction of Nagareshu Kanchi also called as Ekambaranathar Temple, the prithvi ( earth ), one of the Panchabhuta / Pancha bhoota temples. It was around 17.30 hrs when we reached the temple. A Pallava period beheaded Rishabam is abandoned about 50 meters from the temple, reminded us the antiquity of the original temple.
Moolavar: Sri Kanakapureeswarar
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The temple is away from the Village on an elevated level. Probably the original temple might have existed on that spot. A Lotus pond is on the opposite to the Temple. The Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front. Moolavar is believed to be of Swayambhu without brahmareka and about 5 feet tall on a square avudayar.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple is with sanctum sanctorum with a eka thala vesara Vimana. The stucco image of Agasthiyar, Pulasthiyar and Vivarjitha ( Devlok bird Annam ) worshiping Lord Shiva with golden bilva leaves is at the east face of the Vimana. The total temple was constructed with bricks and cement.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS.
From the remains of the original temple, the Shiva Linga and beheaded Nandhi, it was concluded that the original temple belongs to 8th to 9th Pallava Period. It was also told that the temple was under worship till 18th to 19th Century ( 124 years ) before. This present temple was constructed on the same place where the Shiva Linga was found and Kumbhabhishekam was also conducted on 08th June 2017. The required fund was received from Public and Locals. It was believed that this was possible due to the grace of Agastya Muni.
LEGENDS
It is believed that Agasthiyar and Pulasthiyar Worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple and Vivarjitha ( Devlok bird Annam ) worshiped Lord Shiva with golden bilva leaves. Hence Lord Shiva is called as Kanakapureeswarar.
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
Since the temple is located in a remote place and oru kaala pooja is conducted, the opening and closing is unpredictable.
CONTACT DETAILS:
The is being managed by M Vijayakumar +91 9698948618 & +918056397431 and Archakar +918098730291 may be contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACH:
This temple is about 1.1 KM from the Meenakshi Medical college and hospital.
The temple is about 7.0 KM from Kanchipuram Bus Stand, 6.5 Km from Kanchipuram Railway station, 40.0 KM from Arakkonam and 65 KM from Chennai.
Nearest Railway Station is Kanchipuram and Railway Junction is Arakkonam.
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