Dharmeswarar Uzhakavakkam

God

Dharmalingeswarar, facing east

Goddess

Akilandeswari, facing south

Other Deities

Nandi and Simha Mounts

Dharmeswarar Uzhakavakkam is a small east facing temple with entrance gate from the south. The temple with a single Prakaram is situated close to the banks of the Paalar River.

Holy Water (Theertham) – No information

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information

History

No information

Legend

Yudishtra or Dharmar of the Mahabaratha and eldest of the five Pancha Pandava princes is believed to have worshiped the lord here at Dharmeswarar Uzhakavakkam.

Directions

Dharmeswarar Uzhakavakkam is 8.5 Kilometers north-west of Dusi. Take the road that goes via Aiyangar Kulam to Arcot. At 5 kilometers take a right towards north and drive for 3.5 kilometers to reach Dharmeswarar Uzhakavakkam. The temple is inside the village, please refer our map below for exact location.

Stay and Food

None locally. Closest for food and stay would be Kancheepuram.

Dharmeswarar, Uzhakavakkam