Manampathy Vaanasundraswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Address

Manampathy Vaanasundraswarar Temple, Kanchipuram Manampathy, Uthiramerur Taluk, Kanchipuram district – – 603403

Deity

Vaanasundraswarar Amman: Periyanayaki.

Introduction

Deity:

• Presiding deity: Vaanasundraswarar (Shiva).
• Goddess: Periyanayaki.

Historical Significance:

• The temple is over 1200 years old, built during the Chola period.
• The village, Manampathy, was originally called Vanavan Madevi Easwaram, named after Raja Raja Chola’s mother.
• Over time, the name changed to Manampathy.

Location:

• Situated in Manampathy village, Uthiramerur Taluk, Kanchipuram District.
• Located 27 km south of Kanchipuram, 14 km from Uthiramerur, and 94 km from Chennai.
• Accessible via Chengalpattu–Vandavasi and Kanchipuram–Vandavasi Main Roads.

Century/Period/Age

1200 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Manampathy

Nearest Railway Station

Uthiramerur

Nearest Airport

Chennai

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