Thaiyur Sri Jalakandeswarar Temple – Chengalpattu

Address

Thaiyur Sri Jalakandeswarar Temple Thaiyur village, Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu 603103

Diety

Sri Jalakandeswarar Amman: Sri Thaiyal Nayaki

Introduction

Sri Jalakandeswarar Temple is a Lord Shiva temple located in the village of Thaiyur in the Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu, India.

Location and Deities:

The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated in Thaiyur village, which is near Kelambakkam.
In Thaiyur, there are four Shiva temples and an Amman temple. The place was initially known as “Thaikaja Muruganur” due to Lord Muruga being made of sandstone at the Sri Murugeeswarar Temple. Over time, this name has evolved into “Thaiyur.”

Puranic Significance:

The Sri Jalakandeswarar Temple is believed to be around 500 years old. The temple is currently housed in a temporary shed-like structure with metal roofing.
The temple faces east and is located on the bund of the Thaiyur Lake. A newly excavated temple tank is situated on the left side of the temple.
The presiding deity of the temple is known as Sri Jalakandeswarar, and the goddess is Sri Thayil Nayaki. In front of the main deity, there is a balipeedam and a Nandi (sacred bull). Additionally, there are idols of Lord Vinayagar, Bala Murugan, Ambal Thaiyal Nayaki (facing south), and Kalabhairava within the temple shed.
It is believed that the original temple was constructed alongside the Sri Murugeeswarar Temple in Thaiyur village but was later destroyed.

Despite being housed in a temporary structure, the Sri Jalakandeswarar Temple holds religious significance for devotees and is a place for worshipping Lord Shiva and seeking blessings.