Kizhoor Kailasanathar Temple, Puducherry

Address

Main road, Kizhur,

Villianur Commune,

Puducherry 605110

Moolavar

Kailasanathar

Amman

Kamakshi.

Introduction

Kailasanathar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kizhoor Village in Villianur Commune in Puducherry District in Union Territory of Puducherry. Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and Mother is called as Kamakshi. Kizhoor has an important place in the Indian Independence Movement. The Temple is situated on Pondicherry to Madukarai Bus Route via Thavalakuppam. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry, Chinna Babu Samudhram and Villianur. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.

Puranic Significance

The temple is said to be more than 1000 years old. This Temple is facing towards east. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum and Mukha Mandapam. Shrines of Vinayaga and Murugan can be seen at the entrance of the sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar 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 Kamakshi. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated to the left side of the sanctum in Mukha Mandapam.

References

https://explore-pondicherry.blogspot.com/2022/07/kailasanathar-temple-kizhoor-puducherry.html