Vrithagireeswarar Unamancheri

Vrithagireeswarar, Unamancheri

Saivite Temples, Chengalpet Taluk

God

Vrithagireeswarar, facing east

Goddess

Vrithagireeswari, facing south

Other Deities

Bhairava, Navagraha, Vinayaka, Muruga with consorts. Sanctum niches – Vinayaka, Dakshinamurthy, Brahma, Durga, Chandikeswara

Vrithagireeswarar Unamancheri is a small east facing temple. The Navagrahas here are arranged in a circle all facing different directions, unlike the usual formation. Vrithagireeswarar Unamancheri temple is protected with a compound wall. The Lingam is large and beautiful.

Holy Water (Theertham) – No information

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – Vilwam (Aegle marmelos)

History

Vrithagireeswarar Unamancheri was discovered with only the ancient Lingam. The locals named the lord as Vrithagireeswarar and started building up and installed the other deities.

Legend

No information

Directions

Vrithagireeswarar Unamancheri is 1.25 kilometers south from the Bus stop at Kolapakkam Village which is 3 kilometers before Vandalur when you come from Kelambakkam, Mambakkam side. The temple is located in a narrow lane towards the end of Unamancheri Village. There is also a Rama Temple nearby. See our map below for exact location.

Stay and Food

None locally except tea shops. Closest for food would be Vandalur.

Saivite Temples

Kancheepuram Temples

Tamilnadu Temples