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Bheemeshwara Temple
- Tambaram,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
The Bheemeswarar Temple is situated at Modichur, which is a suburbun area of the city Chennai. The temple is at close proximity to the Tambaram West Post Office.
About the Temple
The Bheemeswarar Temple is a Hindu shrine which houses both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. Lord Shiva graces here as Bheemeswarar while, Mother Shakti is known by the name Dharmanbigai. Lord Maha Vishnu is in the form of Sri Srinivasa Perumal. The temple has a huge temple tank, on whose periphery lies the Seliamman Temple, which is a dedicated to Goddess Shakthi.
How To Reach modichur
Airport
Chennai is a metropolitan city which has well developed airways connecting many important cities of the world. A number of airlines operate regular flights from Chennai's Kamaraj domestic Airport and Anna International Airport to numerous cities across the country and world.
Railways
Chennai has two prominent railway stations namely Chennai Central and Chennai Egmore which efficiently links the city with the rest of India.
Road
Four national highways connect the Chennai with other major cities of India, namely NH 5 ( to Kolkata), NH 4 (to Bangalore, Pune and Mumbai), NH 45 (to Tiruchirapally) and NH 205 (to Tiruvallur)
Temple Address
Bheemeswarar Temple,
Mudichur Rd, West Tambaram,
Tambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu,
Pincode – 600045.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
Timings
The temple is open from 6 A.M to 9 P.M