Devara Paadal Petra Sthalam | 4th Shiva Sthalams(One of the Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam) |
Region | Thondai Naadu |
Thondai Naadu | 4nd Shiva Sthalam |
Pathigam | Saint Thirugnanasambanthar and Saint Sundaramurthy
(Sundarar) |
HISTORY:
Anekadhangavadeswarar
Temple (also called Anegathangavadham) is a Hindu temple dedicated
to Shiva,
located in the town of Kanchipuram, near Kailasanathar temple, Kanchipuram district in Tamil Nadu, India. Anekadhangavadeswarar is revered in the 7th century
Tamil Saiva canonical work.
Lord Vinayaka:
Lord
Vinayaka,
the son of Shiva, established Anegabeswarar in the form a Lingam (an
iconic representation of Shiva). Anegabeswarar is believed to have killed the
demon Iraniyapura king Kesi and arranged for the marriage of his daughter
Vallabai with Vinayaga. Kubera, the king of wealth is also believed to have worshipped
Angebeswarar. There are two Anegathangavadham temples, one in the North and one
in the South. This temple is referred as Kachi Angegathangavadham to
differentiate it from the northern shrine.
Saint Thirugnanasambanthar and Saint Sundaramurthy
(Sundarar):
Tirugnana Sambandar, a 7th-century Tamil Saivite poet,
venerated Chandramouleeswarar in ten verses in Tevaram,
compiled as the First Tirumurai. Sundarar,
venerated Anegaveswarar in 10 verses in Tevaram, compiled as
the Seventh Tirumurai. As the temple is revered in Tevaram, it is
classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam, one of the 276 temples
that find mention in the Saiva canon. Sundarar mentions that Shiva prefers
to reside at this most happening place.
SALIENT
FEATURE:
·
Anekadhangavadeswarar
temple complex has a single prakarams (outer
courtyard) and a small rajagopuram (gateway
tower) facing North.
·
The central
shrine faces east and holds the image of Anekadhangavadeswarar (Shiva) in the
form of lingam made of granite.
·
As in other
temples in Kanchipuram, there is no separate shrine of Parvathi as
it is believed that Kamakshi of Kanchipuram is the common
Parvathi shrine for all Shiva temples.
·
The granite
images of Nandi (the bull and vehicle of Shiva) are located
axial to the sanctum.
·
As in other
Shiva temples of Tamil Nadu, the first precinct or the walls around the sanctum
of Anekadhangavadeswarar has images of Dakshinamurthy (Shiva
as the Teacher), Durga (warrior-goddess) and Chandikeswarar (a saint and devotee of
Shiva). There is a separate shrine for Periya Vinayaga. The temple precinct is
surrounded by granite walls.
TEMPLE INFORMATION:
|
Moolavar |
Sri Anekathangaa Padeswarar |
|
Ambal |
Sri
Kamakshi |
|
Theertham |
Thanu
Theertham |
|
Sthala
Vriksham |
|
BELIEF:
Devotees pray for
removal of obstacles in marriage proposals and for promotion in jobs.
|
Tamil Month |
English Month |
Festival Name |
|
Avani |
Aug-Sept |
Vinayakar
Chaturthi |
|
Karthikai |
Nov-Dec |
Thirukarthikai |
|
Maasi |
Feb-Mar |
Maha Shivrathri |
HOW
TO REACH:
This sivasthalam temple is located 3 Kms northwest of Kancheepuram in the locality known as Pilliarpalayam. One has to take the road to Kailasanathar temple via Putheri Street. Before reaching Kailasanathar temple, there is big school on the way. The small lane adjacent to the school leads to the temple. Bus facilities from Kancheepuram are available.
TEMPLE
ADDRESS:
Sri Anekathangaa
Padeswarar Temple,
Pilliarpalayam,
Kancheepuram,
Tamil Nadu – 631501.
LOCATION:
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