Natham Parameswara Mangalam Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram

Address

Natham Parameswara Mangalam Kailasanathar Temple, Natham Parameswara Mangalam, Kanchipuram District – 603305. Mobile: +91 – 97890 56615 / 97860 58325 /

Deity

Kailasanathar Amman: Kanagambikai.

Introduction

Deity:
- Presiding deity: Kailasanathar (Shiva).
- Mother: Kanagambikai.
Location:
- Natham Parameswara Mangalam, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu.
- Situated on a small rocky island on one side of the Palar River.
- About 80 km from Chennai via ECR, 5 km from Kalpakkam and close to Vayalur Bridge.
Historical Significance:
- Built in 800 AD during the reign of Nripatunga Varma Pallavan.
- Renowned for its ancient Shiva Lingam, the temple has been renovated, with a new Ambal deity installed.
- Footmarks of Kailasanathar in meditation are found on the temple’s backside, depicting a Rajanagam covering him and a cow pouring milk on him.
- Protected by strong stones at the back to prevent flood damage from the Palar River.
- Renovated using calcium (sudhai) without cement; Kumbabishegam took place in Feb 2013.
Accessibility: A small bridge has been constructed across the Palar River to reach the temple.