Thiruvageeswarar Kayarambedu

Saivite Temples, Chengalpet Taluk

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.

Saivite Temples

Kancheepuram Temples

Tamilnadu Temples