Sri Onakandeswarar Temple, Kancheepuram

Diety: Onakandeswarar, Amman: Kamatchi Amman,
Temple Address: Arulmigu Onakandeswarar Thirukoil Punchpettai (Near Subway Junction) Large Kancheepuram Kancheepuram District Pin - 631502
Open between: 06:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 04:00 AM to 08:30 AM

Introduction

Ona Kantheeswarar Temple (also called Onakanthali) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located in the town of Panjupettai, Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram district in Tamil Nadu, India. Shiva is worshipped as Ona Kantheeswarar and his consort Parvathi as Kamakshi. Ona Kantheeswarar is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam, the 275 temples revered in the canon. Thala Virutcham : Vanni and Tamarind trees Theertham : Onakantha Theertham, Thaanthondri theertham

Puranic Significance

As per Hindu legend, the temple was believed to have been built by two asuras (demons) named Onan and Kanthan. The asuras got a lingam (an iconic representation of Shiva) from a forest in the region and became ardent devotees. On account of their devotion, they got all the desired boons.There was a third asura, Jalandeeswaran, who joined the two, and became an ardent devotee of Shiva. The three shrines in the temple, each dedicated to Onakantheeswarar, Salantheeswarar and Jalandeeswarar are believed to be the respective shrines built by the demons.Sundarar, a 7th-century Tamil Saivite poet, venerated Ona Kantheeswarar in one verse in Tevaram, compiled as the Seventh Tirumurai. As the temple is revered in Tevaram, it is classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam, one of the 275 temples that find mention in the Saiva canonIt is believed that he got back one of his eyes which he lost on account of not keeping his word in the Ekambanathar Temple. To test his devotion, Shiva moved toward a tamarind tree and Sundarar followed his footsteps and sung praises of Shiva. His devotion was admired and Shiva turned the tamarind leaves to golden leaves and poured on him from the skies.

Beliefs

Temple system: This scenery is displayed with a 3 level Raja Tomb. This is a very special temple in three temples and three Shivalingas inside the temple. The entrance to the entrance through the tower gate is straight and the Nandhi Mandap. Onan and Kandan are two separate devotees in the temple with the two Shiva temples of Lord Venkateswarar and Kandeswarar. Oneswarar was seen as the Swayambhu Linga towards the east. On the back side of the source you can see the wedding of the Lord Shiva in the sanctum sanctorum. Sundareswarar and the devotee of the Lord can be seen at the Lord’s Temple. Next to Kantheshwarar darshan at the 2nd. Sallandereswarar Shivalingam Thirumeni is a small temple dedicated to Salanthan in the 3rd sanctuary. This is the posterity. The stomach in the temple is mentioned in the 2nd song of his post. Besides, another singer, Ekkara Ganapathi, is also seen outside the Gandheswarar. It is said that the sound of the Om is said to be thoroughly asked if he listens with devotion in his image. Lord Dakshinamurthi presents the sannyati with the saints on the right leg of the temple. Murugan sits on his peacock with his two goddess Valli Deivanai. Lord Dakshinamurthi presents the sannyati with the saints on the right leg of the temple. Murugan sits on his peacock with his two goddess Valli Deivanai. Lord Dakshinamurthi presents the sannyati with the saints on the right leg of the temple. Murugan sits on his peacock with his two goddess Valli Deivanai.

Special Features

The temple is located 1 km (0.62 mi) south-west of Ekambareswarar Temple in Kanchipuram in a locality called Panjupettai. Ona Kantheeswarar temple complex has a single prakarams (outer courtyard) covering an area of 80 m2 (860 sq ft) and a small three-tiered rajagopuram (gateway tower) facing East. The central shrine faces east and holds the two image of Ona Kantheeswarar (Shiva) in the form of lingam made of granite and is believed to be a swayambumoorthy (self manifested). There are two other shrines of Shiva namely Salantheeswarar and Jalandeeswarar. As in other temples in Kanchipuram, there is no separate shrine of Parvathi as it is believed that Kamakshi of Kanchipuram is the common Parvathi shrine for all Shiva temples. There is a separate shrine for Vinayagar called Vaiyurunthi Pillayar. The granite images of Nandi (the bull and vehicle of Shiva), a tall flag staff and a Balipeeta, the place of offering, axial to the sanctum. As in other Shiva temples of Tamil Nadu, the first precinct or the walls around the sanctum of Ona Kantheeswarar has images of Dakshinamurthy (Shiva as the Teacher), Durga (warrior-goddess) and Chandikeswarar (a saint and devotee of Shiva). The temple precinct is surrounded by granite walls

Festivals

Maha Shivrathri in February-March and Aipasi poornima-full moon day in October-November are the festivals celebrated in the temple.

Century/Period/Age

1000 to 2000

Saints and Singers

Sambandar

Managed By

Hindu Religious Endowments Department

Best Time

6:30-12:00

Accommodation

Kanchipuram

Nearest Bus Station

Kanchipuram

Nearest Railway Station

Kanchipuram

Nearest Airport

Chennai

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