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Sri Lakshmi Kuberar Temple
- Vandalur,Chennai
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Overview
The Lakshmi Kubera Temple is located in Vandalur and is dedicated to God Lakshmi Kuberan. One can see the prakaras of Lakshmi Ganapati, Kuberalingam, Selva Muthukumaran, Yoga Anjaneya and Navagrahas in the temple. There is also a cow shed (Gosala) seen. Kubera is the grandson of Brahma. Kubera was a staunch Shiva devotee. Once he happened to see Parvati with profound love. She was infuriated and cursed him. Thus, he lost one of his eyes. Though he performed penance to Shiva to please him, he didn't get back his normal eyes. Instead he was given a smaller eye.
About the deity
Sri Mahalakshmi is Goddess for wealth. Kubera is the administrative manager. Kubera puja is linked to both to have stable wealth. The puja will even restore wealth lost earlier. Worshipping both Sri Mahalakshmi and Kuber in this temple ensures all prosperity to the devotee. It is advised that a visit and worship in this temple before a pilgrimage to Tirupathi would yield double benefit.
Lord Kubera appears so charming embracing the Sanganidhi pot in his left hand and the Padmanidhi pot (Kalasas) in the right hand. He graces along with Mother Sri Mahalakshmi and his consort Chitharini (Chitralekha).
Legends and Stories
Viswara is the son of Creator Brhamma and the daughter of Tiruvanavindhu. Kubera is the son of Viswara. Ravana is the son of his step-mother. The original king of Lanka was Kubera. Ravana later usurped the Lanka kingdom from Kubera. The aircraft of Kubera, the Pushpaka would be spilling precious stones at all places while in flight. It is said that Ravana had to face problems only after the exit of Kubera.
Kubera was a staunch Shiva devotee. Pleased with his penance, Lord Shiva along with Mother Parvathi graced His darshan. Seeing Parvathi, Kubera felt that he had not worshipped so beautiful a Goodess like Parvathi when one of his eyes beat softly and stopped. Exasperated Parvathi caused his eye burst. Kubera lost an eye. When he begged the mother to pardon, She graciously did so but said that the vision would not be restored. Yet Lord Shiva replaced it with a small eye. He also lauded his penance and appointed him as the head of the Northern direction. Lakshmidevi appointed him as the custodian of food grains. It should be understood that Kubera is not the owner of wealth and food grains but only a custodian. His job is to ensure their security. Giver is Mother Lakshmi.
"Ohm, Yakshaya Kuberaya Vaisravanaya, Dhana Dhanyathi Pathaye Dhana Dhanya Samruddhime, Dehi Thapaya Swahah" is the Kubera mantra chanted by devotees seeking the grace of Kubera.
Festival
Deepavali is very grandly celebrated in the temple falling in October-November. It is believed that worshipping Lakshmi Kubera this day would bring in all prosperity. Vaikunda Ekadasi in December-January and Akshaya Trithiya in April-May are other festivals celebrated in the temple.
Accessibility
By Bus:
Located in Chennai, Sri Lakshmi Kuberar Temple is easily accessible. Sri Lakshmi Kuberar Temple is located in a very good area. You can travel to this amazing place by hiring a cab or you can travel by local transportation. Travelling by cab is the best option. The place is well-connected and once you reach the destination you can see many other places too. This is a must visit place for all.
By Train:
The nearest railway station to Sri Lakshmi Kuberar Temple is Vandalur Railway Station.
By Air:
The nearest airport to Sri Lakshmi Kuberar Temple is Chennai airport.
Temple Address
Sri Lakshmi Kuberar Temple,
Vandalur,
Rathnamangalam,
Chennai.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- To acquire wealth
- For prosperity
Shlokas
Adharam Madhuram Vadanam Madhuram Nayanam Madhuram Hasitam Madhuram Hridayam Madhuram Gamanam Madhuram Mathuraa Dhipate Rakhilam Madhuram
Meaning -Meaning - Sweet are Your lips, sweet is Your face, sweet are Your eyes, sweet is Your smile, sweet is Your heart, sweet is Your gait, O Lord of Mathura, everything about You is sweet.
Alokya Mathur Mukha Madarena Sthanyam Pibantham Saraseeruhaksham Sachinmayam Devam Anantha Roopam Balam Mukundam Manasa Smarami
Meaning -I think of this Balamukundan as the one who looks lovingly at his mother's face while taking milk from her, who has eyes similar to the red lotus, who is the embodiment of truth and intelligence and other forms.
Achutham Keyshavam Rama Narayanam Krishna Damodaram Vasudevam Harim Shridharam Madhavam Gopika Vallabham Janaki Nayakam Ramachandram Bhajey
Meaning -Oh Lord who cannot be perished, who also has names like Keshava, Rama, Damodara, Narayana, Sridhara, Madhava, Krishna, Ramachandra the beloved of Janaki, let me say your name regularly.
Vasudeva Sutham Devam Kamsa Chanoora Mardhanam Devaki Paramanandham Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum
Meaning -I bow to you O Krishna, the ultimate guru, Devaki and Vasudeva's son, and the destroyer of Kamsa and Chanur.
Timings
The temple is open from 5.30 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.