Chandavasal Gangai Amman Temple – Thiruvannamalai

Address

Chandavasal Gangai Amman Temple – Thiruvannamalai

Santhavasal, Polur Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District,

Tamil Nadu– 606905

Phone: +91 4181 243207 Mobile: +91 9677 341227 / 9994 908747

Amman

Gangai Amman

Introduction

Location:

• Situated in Chandavasal Village, Thiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu.
• The presiding deity is Gangai Amman.

Theertham & Sthala Vriksham:

• Theertham (holy water): Perumal Theertham.
• Sthala Vriksham (sacred tree): Vilwa tree.

Puranic Significance:

• Lord Vishnu’s intervention: To save the earth from Shiva’s anger, Vishnu doused the flames on Rajakambira Mountain using seven tanks.
• Lord Shiva’s footmarks: Shiva’s footprints are said to be imprinted on Rajakambira and Adiannamalai mountains.
• Ganga Devi’s gratitude: After Vishnu saved the world, Ganga Devi built temples for Vishnu and herself in the area.

Senaikku Meendan Vasal:

• Historical reference to Kumarakambanan (Vijayanagara King) and Rajanarayan Samburvarayar.
• The name “Senaikku Meendan Vasal” refers to the gate where the king returned from war.

Beliefs:

• Thuni Mudithal prayer: A prayer for women seeking the boon of children.
• Mangal Sutra prayers: For the welfare and longevity of husbands.
• Special Homas: Performed on Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu, and Ketu transit days.

Special Features:

• Gangai Amman deity: Sitting posture with her left leg bent and right leg extended, holding a Danda, Udukkai, and nectar pot.
• Ambika idol: Behind the principal deity.
• Abhisheka Theertha: Sacred water used in worship, believed to bring prosperity.
• Deepasthamba (Light Post): At the entrance, with sculptures of Vishnu-related symbols.
• Shivapada: The place where Lord Shiva’s left foot is believed to have pressed.

Festivals:

• Deepavali, Masi Magam, Aadi Pooram, Aadi Amavasya, Poornimas (Full Moon days), and Panguni Uthiram are major festivals.
• Chithra Abhishekam: Milk abhishekam with 108 pots on the first day of Chithra month.
• Sumangali Homa: Performed for married women during the Chithra Abhishekam.

Temple’s Age:

• The temple is believed to be more than 1000 years old.

References

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/02/gangai-amman-temple-chandavasal.html

Century/Period

1000 Years Old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

Chennai, Puducherry

Nearest Railway Station

Thiruvannamalai

Nearest Airport

Chennai, Puducherry

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