Important Temples around the Chennai city
Posted on: 25/Apr/2022 9:57:24 AM
Chennai city has a lot of important spots to go with friends and family. There are a lot of temples that are not only to feel the divinity but also to know the historical value of the city. In that context, we have listed some important temples from in and around the city.
There are many world famous temples in the people’s city of Chennai. Mylapore Kabaliswarar Temple and the Tiruvallikeni Parthasarathy Perumal Temple are those temples that are already known not only to the Chennaites but also to people from other districts and states. Here, we lsit some more information about other temples in the city that may pull you there.
Kalikambal Temple:
The Kalikambal temple is located in one of the busiest part of the city, Thambuchetty Street, Paris Corner. The temple was originally constructed on the shores of Marina in the early 17th century AD and it has been moved and rebuilt on its present location due to various changes over time. Some historians attribute the change in location to the Portuguese rule in India.
The main deity of the temple is a goddess `Kali` and `Kamatchi`. ‘Itala Moolavar,’ who was extremely agotated in the past, is now said to be bestowing grace in the form of Kamatchi in a serene state.
Thirunirmalai Ranganathar:
Thirunirmalai is located at a distance of 5 kilometre from Chrompet as well as 5 kilometre from Pallavaram in southern part of Chennai. The temple is located on a hillock and is considered to be one of the ‘Divyadesam’ (Divine state). Ranga Nathar gives alms in the temple on the hill.
There is also a small temple at the foot of the hill. Nirvannaperumal gives his vision to the pilgrims here. There is a theerthakulam opposite the temple.
Marundeeswarar Temple:
Thiruvanmiyur is one of the engaging part of Chennai. In this part of the city, we may get the divinity of lord Shiva from Marundeeswarar temple. Lord Shiva in his other form is named as `Marundeeswarar` as he cures the ailments and pain of the people. Also, the ancient Tamil sage Agathiyya got his name from the teaching of Marundeeswarar’s divine medicine.
The temple is one of the 274 temples that is mentioned in the Thevaram, am ancient scripture written on Lord Shiva. The road on which the temple is located is said to have been the main road connecting Chola country with Pallava country and some of the kingdoms that ruled in Andhra Pradesh at that time.
Jegannath Temple:
Jegannath temple is located at Kanathur on the Reddikuppam Road, away from the East Coast Road (ECR) in Chennai. The temple resembles the architecture of Puri Jegannath Temple in Odisha. Like the Puri Jagannath Templple, one can also visit Jagannath, Balarama and Subhadra Devi here. The idols of the deities are made of wood, as is the case in Puri. Neem wood have been used to make the idols of the deities.
Apart from the main deities, there are separate shrines to Yoga Narasimhar, Ganesha, Vimaladevi and Kajalakshmi. The temple is built of white and black marble. The black marbles used to build this temple are brought from Kanchipuram and the white marble is sourced from Rajasthan.
Devi Karumariamman:
Thiruverkadu Karumariamman Temple is located on the western side of the suburbs of Chennai. It is said that in ancient times there was a medicinal herb forest in this area. It is said that this place got its name `Thiruverkadu` because it is a forest full of divine herbs (roots).
The temple goddess from Thiruverkadu, in the guise of a fortune teller, went to her abode to see the sun lord. But the sun lord, who did not recognize her, disrespected her. The moment the goddess departed from the place of the Sun, the sun lost its brightness and glow which brought the lives of the world to suffer. History says that the Sun, realizing his mistake, apologized to Thiruverkadu Karumariamman. Thus, special pujas are performed for Lord Karumariamman in this temple on the Sundays dedicated to the Sun Lord.
Subramanian Temple:
A few kilometres from the Singara Chennai, is the ancient and glorious town of Kunrathur. The town is located 8 km west from Pallavaram. In the Subramanian Temple, located on a small cliff, the idol of Lord Subramanian face the north.
The temple is said to have been built by Kulothunga II Chola. Kunrathur is said to be the birthplace of the Seikkeezhar who wrote the history of the 63 Nayanmars, Periyapuranam (The great history).
