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Sri Pushparatheswara Swami Temple
- Gnayiru,Tamil Nadu
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The Sri Pushparatheswara Swami Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in Gnayury, in Sholavaram. The Sri Karunambika Sametha Sri Pushparatheswara Swami Kshetram is especially worshipped as “Bhaskara (Gnayiru) Kshetra”. The temple is located at ten kilometers from Red Hills, towards the North, via Pudhur, Arumanthai. The temple is associated with Sundaramurthy Nayanar and Sangili Nachiyar. In Gnayiru, Surya Theertha is famous for being a means that assists the recovery of individuals from long illnesses. Whoever worships this temple is guaranteed a peaceful life without any diseases and hurdles. The Gnayiru Eswaran temple is one of the oldest Shiva temples in India. Legend says that due to a curse, the Sun God asked to worship Lord Shiva in this temple and the Sun God started to worship him in Chittirai, the first Tamil month that starts from April 14 behind this temple There was a small pond with water that had medicinal powers that could cure skin and eye related diseases. This temple is situated at about 16 kilometres from the Madhavaram bridge. Frequent bus services are available from Red Hills and Parry’s, and from there, onwards to Gnayiru. It was a beautiful temple situated in suburban Chennai. The temple is surrounded by paddy fields.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Improvement of eyesight and vision
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.