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Sri Gangadareswarar Temple
- Purasaivakkam,Tamil Nadu
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The Sri Gangadareswara is located in Purusaivalkam and is dedicated to God Shiva. Sri Gangadareswara is the other name for God Shiva. In order to help Bhageeratha, the God is said to have held river Ganga in his jadamudi (dreadlocks) and later let it to be flown on to the earth. Shiva is seen with his consort Pankajakshi, who faces the South. The God faces the east and is found under Purasai tree. The area is devoid of water scarcity as it was believed that the God is still holding her. Emperor Bhageeratha and God Anjaneya have worshipped and attained the grace of this God. Buses run in the street where the temple is situated. Ambal Pankajakshi is facing south and blessing her devotees. As a sign of God Siva holding the Ganges, water is found in the tank here, all round the year.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- For mental peace
- To pray for prosperity in life
- To get desired results and success
- To get rid of physical ailment
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
6 a.m. to 12 p.m.4.30 p.m. to 9 p.m.