Azhikandeswarar Thuraipakkam

Saivite Temples, Chennai District

God

Azhikandeswarar, facing east

Goddess

Akilandeswari, facing south

Other Gods

Bala Vinayakar, Bala Murugan, Veera Anjaneya, Navagraha. Sanctum Niches – Ganesha, Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu, Brahma, Chandikeswara, Durga

Azhikandeswarar Thuraipakkam is an east-facing temple located on the main road on a large area of land. The temple has a single spacious Prakaram. A large water lily filled temple tank is right behind which also serves as a resource for groundwater recharge in the area.

Holy water (Theertham) – Temple Tank

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information

History

Azhikandeswarar Thuraipakkam is a temple built up in recent times installing the ancient Lingam which was discovered buried in the locality.

Legend

No information

Directions

Azhikandeswarar Thuraipakkam is on the road going to Kannagi Nagar from Thuraipakkam on the OMR.

Stay and Food

OMR has many restaurants.

Saivite Temples