Prithigangeswarar Neyyadupakkam

God

Prithigangeswarar, facing east

Goddess

Parvathi, facing south

Other Deities

Sanctum Niches -Ganesha, Dakshinamurthy, Mahavishnu, Brahma, Durga, Chandikeswara

Prithigangeswarar Neyyadupakkam is a small and ancient east facing temple situated beautifully amidst fields. The temple is situated very close to the Cheyyar River. The Vimaana is in the form of Gajaprastham (Reclining Elephant). The large Nandi is a beautiful piece. There are 2 Balipeedams here. A single Prakaram encloses the temple with a wall around.

Holy Water (Theertham) – No information

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information

History

Prithigangeswarar Neyyadupakkam is an ancient temple but historical information is not available as on date.

Legend

No information

Directions

Prithigangeswarar Neyyadupakkam is 28 kilometers west of Chingleput. Take the road to Walajabad, cross the bridge across Paalar right after the hill temple of Lakshmi Narasimha at Pazhayaseevaram, cross Thirumukkoodal temple and drive on for 9 kilometers on the road that follows the banks of Cheyyar River to reach Prithigangeswarar Neyyadupakkam. If you are coming from Uthiramerur, take a right at Kadambar Kovil junction and drive on for about 7 kilometers in the Thirumukkoodal road to reach Prithigangeswarar Neyyadupakkam. The temple is visible from the main road itself.

Stay and Food

None locally. Closest are Uthiramerur or Walajabad.