Thiruvageeswarar Kayarambedu

God

Vageeswarar, facing east

Goddess

Karpagambal, facing east

Other Deities

Ganesha, Ayyappa, Arumuga(Muruga) with consorts, Navagraha, Bhairava. Sanctum niches – Narthana Ganapati, Dakshinamurthy, Vishnu, Brahma, Chandikeswara, Durga

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) – Vilwam (Aegle marmelos)

History

Thiruvageeswarar Kayarambedu is a Chola period temple. Stone inscriptions mentioning the donations made by Rajaraja Chola has been found here.

Legend

No information

Directions

Thiruvageeswarar Kayarambedu is about 5 kilometers south east of Guduvanchery just off the road going to Nellikuppam and Ammapettai.

Stay and Food

None locally. Restaurants are available near Vandalur, Guduvanchery and in the National Highway.