Vilambur Thirumeni Eswarar Temple, Chengalpattu
Address
Vilambur Thirumeni Eswarar Temple Vilambur Village, Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu District – 603304
Diety
Thirumeni Eswarar Amman: Soundarya Nayaki
Introduction
Thirumeni Eswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Vilambur Village near Edaikazhinadu Town in Cheyyur Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Thirumeni Easwarar and Mother is called as Soundarya Nayaki. The Temple is situated on the shores of Bay of Bengal. The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Vilambur Bus Stop, 35 Kms from Melmaruvathur Railway Station, and 98 Kms from Chennai Airport. Vilambur is situated on ECR road connecting Chennai and Puducherry..
Puranic Significance
The Temple is believed to be 1000 years old. This Temple is facing towards east. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing towards sanctum. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum and ardha mandapam. Presiding deity is called as Thirumeni Easwarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. The niches around the sanctum are empty. Mother is called as Soundarya Nayaki. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. There is a large pond situated in front of the temple
Festivals
All Shiva related festivals especially Masi Magam is celebrated here with much fanfare.
Century/Period/Age
1000 Years old
Nearest Bus Station
Vilambur
Nearest Railway Station
Melmaruvathur
Nearest Airport
Chennai, Puducherry