Monday Oct 14, 2024

Perumber Kandikai Selliamman Temple, Kanchipuram

Address

Perumber Kandikai Selliamman Temple, Perumber Kandikai, Kanchipuram District, Tamilnadu- – 603201.

Diety

Amman: Selliamman

Introduction

Selliamman Temple is located at Perumber Kandikai Village in Kanchipuram District. Prime deity of this village is Selliamman. She is the protector (Kaaval Deivam) of the entire village also. The Temple is believed to be 1500 years old. All celebrations, functions in each and every temple belonging to this village will take place only after seeking and obtaining the permission of Sri Selliamman. The name of the village itself is very unique, Perum + Peru + Kandigai, meaning that one should be very fortunate in order to take birth in this village. This village is situated approximately 5 Kms from Achirappakkam (a small town in Chennai – Trichy national Highway). It is said that during ancient times, there were nearly 33 temples in this village. As days passed on, most of them got damaged due to various reasons and only a few among them were left. Perumber kandikai is located in the Chennai – Trichy National Highway, after Achirappakkam, at an about 5 kms you have to turn left and go for about 2 kms. Thozhuppedu Rail Way Station and Achirappakkam Rail Way Station are the very nearby railway stations to Perumber Kandigai. Chennai Airport is located at a distance of 84 Kms from Perumber Kandigai.

Century/Period/Age

1500 Years old

Nearest Bus Station

Perumber kandikai

Nearest Railway Station

Achirappakkam

Nearest Airport

Chennai

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