Karunguzhi Sri Gnanagriswarar Temple, (Parikara Sthalam) , Chengalpattu

Address

Karunguzhi Sri Gnanagriswarar Temple, (Parikara Sthalam) Karunguzhi, Chengalpattu District- 603303.

Diety

Sri Gnanagriswarar Amman: Sri Gnanambika

Introduction

Karunguzhi village between Chengalpattu and Madurantakam on the Chennai-Trichy highway. To commemorate the vow made by Sri Ramaphran to Sage Sri Vibandha at the end of the slaying of Ravana. History has it that Sri Parameswaran formed the Gnana Giri hill and stopped him. Many Siddhars, Sages, Shri Arunagirinathar and Shri Ramalinga Vallalar are worshiped. The idol of Sri Natarajar and the idol of Sri Sivagami Amma are supported by Ashta Kajas and Ashta Nagas. Itala Theertham is also known as Basma Theertham. Ithalam is one of the Panchagiri sites.

Beliefs

It is revered as a place of relief for all kinds of ailments. It is beneficial to worship the Lord here to excel in education.

Century/Period/Age

1000-2000 years old

Nearest Bus Station

Karunguzhi

Nearest Railway Station

Maduranthakam

Nearest Airport

Chennai

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