Kanchipuram Sri Romasarewarar Temple

Address

Kanchipuram Sri Romasarewarar Temple Aravinden St, Shanmuga Nagar, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502

Deity

Sri Romasarewarar Amman: Kamakshi

Introduction

• Romasarewarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in Kanchipuram City, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu.
• The presiding deity is Romasarewarar, and the consort is Kamakshi Amman.
• This temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples mentioned in the Kanchi Puranam.
• The temple is also referred to as Romasaresam.

Puranic Significance

• According to legend, Sage Romesa installed a Shiva Linga and worshipped Lord Shiva here, leading to the deity being named Romasarewarar.
• The temple is believed to be over 1000 years old.
• The temple faces east and consists of a sanctum and a mukha mandapam (hall).
• The mukha mandapam has an asbestos roof, and Nandi and Balipeedam are located facing the sanctum.
• The main deity, Romasarewarar, is enshrined in the form of a Lingam.
• There is no separate shrine for Parvathi in this temple, as Kamakshi Amman in Kanchipuram is considered the universal Parvathi shrine for all Shiva temples in the city.

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Kanchipuram

Nearest Railway Station

Kanchipuram

Nearest Airport

Chennai

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