Thiruporur Kailasanathar Temple, Chengalpattu

Address

Thiruporur Kailasanathar Temple, Thiruporur, Thiruporur Taluk, Chengalpattu District – 603 110 Mobile: +91 97907 12721 / 98408 07409

Deity

Kailasanathar Amman: Balambigai.

Introduction

• Located in Thiruporur Town, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu.
• Presiding deity: Kailasanathar (Lord Shiva).
• Consort deity: Balambigai.
• Situated atop Pranava Mountain, northwest of Thiruporur Murugan Temple.

Puranic Significance:

• Pranavamalai (Omkara Hill): Believed to be the form of the sacred Pranava (Omkara).
• Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi worshipped Lord Shiva here.
• Vembadi Vinayakar: A temple for Lord Vinayaka under a Neem tree where Goddess Lakshmi performed penance.
• Sage Agastya and Chidambaram Swamigal are believed to have worshipped here.

Beliefs:

• Performing Girivalam (three times around Pranava Malai) on the 1st day of Tamil Panguni Month brings blessings for career success and smooth job transitions.

Special Features:

• Location: Temple situated atop Pranava Mountain, requiring a climb of 100 steps.
• Temple Orientation: Faces east, entrance on the south.
• Dhwaja Sthambam, Balipeedam, and Nandi outside the temple facing the sanctum.
• Presiding deity: Kailasanathar in the form of a Lingam.
• Koshta Idols: Vinayagar, Dakshinamoorthy, Lingothbhavar, Brahma, and Durga.
• Utsava Idols: Kept at Thiruporur Murugan Temple for safekeeping.
• Balambigai: Goddess Balambigai enshrined in a separate shrine on the left side of the sanctum.
• Other Shrines: Kasi Viswanathar, Bhairavar, Suryan, Veerabhadra, and a photo of Chidambaram Swamigal in the prakaram.
• Secret Tunnel: Underground tunnel connecting the temple to Chidambaram Swamigal’s ashram (currently closed).

Festivals:

• Celebrates all major Shiva-related festivals, especially Masi Magam with grand celebrations.

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Thiruporur

Nearest Railway Station

Chengalpattu

Nearest Airport

Chennai

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