Aadhikesava Perumal Nedumaram

God

Aadhikesava Perumal with Sreedevi and Bhoodevi, facing east

Goddess

Ambujavalli Thaayar, facing east

Other Deities

Garudan, Aanjaneya, Vinayaka, Kalinga Narthana, Aandal, Lakshmi Narayana, Vignasacharyar, Ramanujar, Thirumangai Azhwar, Nammazhwar, Vishwaksenar, Manavala Mamunigal

Aadhikesava Perumal Nedumaram is a medium sized temple with a tall 5 tiered Rajagopuram at the east. The temple has a single spacious Prakaram. At the entrance to the Sanctum Sanctorum on either side are two Vinayaka Idols along with Kalinga Narthana and Naagar idols. There are two stone inscriptions, from 1911 mentioning grants to the Aadhikesava Perumal Nedumaram temple. An idol of Vignasacharyar is present here which is not very common and is said to be only found in 5 temples. The Anjaneya idols is a recent addition.

Holy Water (Theertham) – No information

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information

History

Aadhikesava Perumal Nedumaram is said to be more than 500 years old and the present priest’s forefathers have been serving the temple from time immemorial.

Legend

Aadhikesava Perumal Nedumaram is said to have a legendary connection with Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple of Mahabalipuram.

Directions

Aadhikesava Perumal Nedumaram is 3 kilometers Southwest of Koovathur on the ECR. Koovathur is 3.5 kilometers on the right side of the ECR after crossing over the Paalar River bridge when you go from Chennai.

Stay and Food

None locally in any of the villages of this Taluk. A few restaurants are available only in the ECR.