Ezhuchur Nallinakka Eswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Address

Ramakrishna Street, Chitlapakkam,

Kanchipuram district, Tamilnadu– 600 064

Phone: +91 – 44 – 2223 3857

Moolavar

Nallinakka Eswarar

Amman

Sri Deivanayaki

Introduction

Location: Ezhuchur Village, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, about 57 km southwest of Chennai, along the Tambaram-Kanchipuram road.

Main Deity: The primary deity is Sri Nallinakkeeswarar, a form of Shiva, and the goddess is Sri Deivanayaki.

Historical Significance: The temple is around 1,200 years old, and its last consecration was in 1948. It was abandoned for years, covered by bushes, and was rediscovered by an auto driver in 2000. The temple was rebuilt by villagers from 2000 to 2012, with the consecration performed on June 29, 2012.

Beliefs:

Lord Nallinakkeeswarar is believed to bless devotees with marital harmony, family unity, and relief from adverse Mars effects.
Devotees pray to Sri Deivanayaki for timely marriage proposals and child blessings, with rituals involving tying yellow threads and lighting ghee lamps.

Unique Features:

Lord Muruga’s Idol: Made from a single stone, with his consorts Valli and Deivanai, sitting on his peacock vahanam.
Rajo Guna Nandi: A unique Nandi statue with intricate carvings, including a “Pranayama Kolam” posture, admired for its architectural detail and beauty.
Sthala Vrikshams: Sacred trees, including the Pen Panai Maram (female palm tree), Vilvam, and Eru Azhinjal tree (Angola tree), which are considered sacred and medicinal.
Kamala Theertham: A pond with medicinal properties, believed to have been created by Lord Surya.
The Nandi Statue: Known for its stunning and intricate carvings, admired by spiritual figures like Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal of Kanchi Mutt.