Oragadam Vadamalleeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

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Oragadam Vadamalleeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Oragadam,

Kanchipuram district,

Tamil Nadu 603109

Moolavar

Vadamalleeswarar

Amman

Amrudhavalleeswari.

Introduction

Location: Oragadam, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, situated on a small hillock with a Banyan tree at the base and a large tank opposite it.

Presiding Deity: Lord Vadamalleeswarar (Lord Shiva) and Goddess Amrudhavalleeswari.

Historical Significance:

• Originally constructed during the 7th century by Pallava King Nandivarman II in the Gajabirushta Vimana style.
• Reconstructed between the 10th and 12th centuries during the Chola period.

Legend: Lord Rama worshiped Lord Shiva with jasmine flowers to gain divine darshan, leading Shiva to be named Vadamalleeswarar.

Unique Features:

• Nandi is depicted with a tiger skin, a gift from Lord Shiva.
• The temple is built on a small hill with 100 steps leading to the sanctum.
• Various deities are housed in the Koshta (niches) around the sanctum, including Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu, Brahma, and Durga.

Deities:

• Lord Shiva in meditation posture.
• Separate shrine for Goddess Amrudhavalleeswari.
• Sculptures of Naalvar (the Tamil poet saints) and other deities like Lord Krishna, Varahamurthy, and Ayyanar are featured.

Architectural Style:

• Gajabirushta Vimana style and Vijayanagara period front mandapam.
• Intricate carvings on the pillars showcasing various deities and figures.

Beliefs: Devotees worship with jasmine flowers for child blessings, business success, and resolution of marital problems.

Festivals:

• Regular poojas, including Oru Kala Pooja.
• Special poojas during Pradosham, Maha Shivaratri, and Amavasya days.

Access: The temple is located around 9 km from Oragadam, easily accessible via the Chengalpattu-Thirukazhukundram road.

This has been extracted from,

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com

Century/Period

7th century

Managed By

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Nearest Bus Station

Oragadam

Nearest Railway Station

   Chengalpattu 

Nearest Airport

Chennai.

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