Karasangal Malleeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Address

Karasangal Malleeswarar Temple, Karasangal, Kanchipuram District, Tamilnadu – 601301.

Deity

Malleeswarar Amman: Maragadambigai.

Introduction

• Malleeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Karasangal, near Chennai in Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu.
• The temple is about 2 km from the Karasangal bus stop.
• The presiding deity is Sri Shiva, worshipped as Malleeswarar, with Shakti as Maragadambigai.
• Deities such as Brahma, Mahavishnu, Dakshinamurthy, and Durga are found in the Koshtas (niches) of the temple.
• The temple also has shrines for Vinayaga, Muruga with his consorts Valli and Deivanai, Chandikeswara, and the Navagrahas (nine planetary deities).

Special Features

• The temple is particularly famous for its Sivarathri celebration, during which 10,008 lamps are lit inside the temple and special puja is performed throughout the night.
• The temple is believed to be over 1000 years old.
• Karasangal is a village situated close to Chennai, approximately 45 km from the renowned temple town of Kanchipuram, and near Vandalur and Tambaram.
• Maha Sivarathri and other Shiva-related festivals are celebrated here with great enthusiasm.

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Karasangal Vandalur

Nearest Railway Station

Tambaram

Nearest Airport

Chennai

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