Nergunapattu Sri Kandhaswamy Temple, Kanchipuram

Address

Nergunapattu Sri Kandhaswamy Temple Nergunapattu, Kanchipuram District, Tamilnadu – 603305.

Deity

Sri Kandhaswamy Amman: Valli and Deivanai

Introduction

• Located in Nergunapattu Village, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu.
• Dedicated to God Murugan, known as Kandhaswamy.
• Presiding Deity: Lord Kandhaswamy with consorts Valli and Deivanai, facing east.
• The temple has been recently renovated.

Additional Shrines:

• Agastheeshwarar and Akhilandeshwari.
• Kariya Manikka Perumal with consorts Bhudevi and Sridevi.
• Other deities in the prakaram:
  • Vinayagar.
  • Iyyapan.
  • Suryan and Chandran.
  • Dakshinamoorthy, Durga, and Anjaneyar.

Temple Tank:

• The temple tank is known as Sangu Theertham.

Poojas:

• Two Kaala Poojas (daily rituals) are conducted in this temple.

Nearby Features:

• Avvaiyar Malai (also known as Sanyasi Hills):
  • A nearby hill associated with Avvaiyar, a revered Tamil poetess.
  • Houses an ancient Shiva Lingam in open space at the hilltop.
  • A Holy Spring is situated near the Shiva Lingam.

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Nergunapattu

Nearest Railway Station

Kalpakkam

Nearest Airport

Chennai

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