Brahadeeswarar Kazhipattur

Saivite Temples, Chengalpet Taluk

God

Brahadeeswarar, facing east

Goddess

Mangalambigau, facing south

Other Deities

Sanctum Niches – Ganesha, Dakshinamurthy, Mahavishnu, Brahma, Chandikeswara, Durga, Navagraha, Kalabhairava, Chitragupta, Naalvar, Anjaneya, Ayyappa

Brahadeeswarar Kazhipattur is a small temple where the main deity and Kalabhaurava are believed to be ancient. The east facing temple is entered through a gate in the north. The temple has a single small Prakaram where all the shrines are situated. There is a small and protected lotus pond to the north of the temple. There is an old stone carving of Kali kept separately.

Holy Water (Theertham) – Temple Pond

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information

History

Brahadeeswarar Kazhipattur was built up in recent times from the remnants found which only included the Shiva Lingam and Kalabhairava idols. The exact historical information is not available as of now.

Legend

The name of the village is believed to have come from ‘Kali’, Goddess’s stone carving found here at Brahadeeswarar Kazhipattur.

Directions

Brahadeeswarar Kazhipattur is about 8 kilometers from Sholinganallur in the Old Mahabalipuram Road towards Kelambakkam. Refer our map to reach the temple which is just off the main road.

Stay and Food

Restaurants are available all along the Old Mahabalipuram Road.

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