Edayarpalayam Jalakandeswarar Temple, Puducherry

Address

Edayarpalayam, Ariyankuppam Commune,

Puducherry 605007

Moolavar

Jalakandeswarar

Amman

Akhilandeshwari

Introduction

Jalakandeswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Edayarpalayam in Ariyankuppam Commune in Puducherry District in Union Territory of Puducherry. Presiding Deity is called as Jalakandeswarar and Mother is called as Akhilandeshwari. The Temple is located at about 350 meters from Edayarpalayam Bus Stop. The Temple is situated on Puducherry to Cuddalore Route (NH 45A). The Temple is situated at a walkable distance from this Bus Stop.

Puranic Significance

This Temple is facing towards east. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum and Ardha Mandapam. Idols of Vinayaga and Murugan can be seen at the entrance of the sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Jalakandeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his usual location. Mother is called as Akhilandeshwari. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated to the left side of the sanctum. There are shrines for Murugan and Vinayaga in the temple premises. The Temple is believed to be 1000 years old.