Kailasanathar Egattur

Saivite – Thiruvallur District

God

Kailasanathar, facing east

Goddess

Kamatchiamman, facing south

Other Deities

Vinayaka, Muruga on peacock with consorts, Bairava, Navagrahas, Nrithya Ganesa, Dakshinamurthy, Vishnu, Brahma, Chandikeswara, Durga, Surya, Arutprakasa Vallalar

Kailasanathar Egattur is an east facing small temple with entrance from the south.

Holy Water (Theertham) – No information

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – Vilvam (Aegle marmelos)

History

Kailasanathar Egattur is said to be more than 500 years old. Historical information is not available as of now.

Legend

No information

Directions

Kailasanathar Egattur Temple is very close to Egattur railway station, which is near Thiruvallur station. On the Tiruvallur to Tiruttani road take a left after Thiruvallur at Thirupasoor (Kadambathur road) and take a left again after about 5 kilometers to reach Kailasanathar Egattur.

Stay and Food

None locally. Closest is Thiruvallur

Saivite Temples