Natham Parameswara Mangalam Sowmiya Dhamodhara Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram

Address

Natham Parameswara Mangalam Sowmiya Dhamodhara Perumal Temple, Natham Parameswara Mangalam, Kalpakkam, Kanchipuram district – 603305.

Deity

Sowmiya Dhamodhara Perumal Amman: Sri Vasthu Lakshmi and Bhoomi Devi.

Introduction

• Deity:
  • Presiding deity: Sowmiya Dhamodhara Perumal.
  • Mothers: Sri Vasthu Lakshmi and Bhoomi Devi.
• Location:
  • Natham Parameswara Mangalam, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu.
  • About 80 km from Chennai.
  • On the ECR (East Coast Road), proceed 5 km from Kalpakkam to the Vayalur Bridge, then follow the directions towards Anaicuttu Salai and Natham Parameswaramangalam.
• Historical Significance:
  • The temple is believed to be 1000 years old, though it has been recently constructed with ancient deities and inscriptions.
  • Previously, the deities were housed in a thatched shed, and a proper temple was built, with the Kumbabishegam conducted in February 2013, along with the Kailasanathar temple.
  • A rare Urchava idol was found during renovation and is now kept in the Archaeological Museum.
• Special Beliefs: Worshipping the Perumal and Thaayars here is believed to resolve Vasthu-related problems.
• Temple Accessibility: Easily accessible via ECR from Kalpakkam.

Festivals Celebrated:

1. Purattasi Brahmotsavam
2. Panguni Uthiram
3. Masi Makam
4. Vaikasi Visakam
5. Thiru Karthikai
6. Vaikunda Ekadashi
7. Sravana Deepam

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Natham Parameswara Mangalam

Nearest Railway Station

Kalpakkam

Nearest Airport

Chennai

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