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Vengeeswarar Temple
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Overview
The Vengeeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple arranged in the area of Vadapalani in Chennai, India. The temple is extremely close to Vadapalani transport stop and new Metro Railway station. In spite of the fact that the sthalam goes back to vedic age, the temple structure is more than 1000 years of age and one of the most established Hindu temples in Chennai city. The temple is devoted to Shiva who is called Lord Vengeeswarar and the goddess is called Saanthanayaki Ambal.
About The Temple
Vadapalani Vengeeswarar temple is dated to the period. This enormous antiquated east-bound temple has a sublime nine layered Raja Gopuram (tower). The temple has doorways on all the four bearings and there are littler towers in the other three passageways. The east-bound temple reveres enormous Shiv Linga symbol named as Vengeeswarar. The vimana take after Gaja prshtha design style, which takes after the rear of a dozing elephant.
The passage of Ardha Mandap has a symbol of Ganesha and two fair sized old Dwarapla icons. In the Maha mandap, there are symbols of two sages to be specific Vyagrapada (the sage with the tiger's leg) and Patanjali (the sage having the lower part as snake) confronting towards Shiva. It is trusted that both these sages have worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple. There are numerous temples crosswise over South India which were visited by these two sages. The divinity is likewise named as Vengeeswarar after the name of the sage Vyagrapada. (The Tamil word Vengai and the Sanskrit word Vyagra mean tiger).
The divider around the temple has the specialty pictures of Ganesha, Dakshinamurti, Vishnu, Brahma and Durga. Chandikeshwara is found in his typical area. The Goddess of the temple is Shanta Nayaki. She is found in a different south-bound enormous hallowed place situated close to the banner staff. The icon of Bhuvaneswar is additionally found in her temple. An extremely tall banner staff, bali peeth and Nandi Mandap are arranged confronting towards the principle hallowed place of Vengeeswarar.
In the prakara, the sub-places of worship of Ganesha, Subramanya-Valli-Devasena, Maha Lakshmi (not Gaja Lakshmi as found in alternate temples), Navagraha, Vishwanatha Lingam and Nataraj-Shivakami are found. The symbols of Veerabhadra, Surya, Chandra and Muneeswaran are situated close to the passageway of the Raja gopuram confronting towards the primary place of worship. The icons of Bhairav and Shaneeswar are likewise found in this temple.
Special Pooja
Pradhosha pooja is one of the most important pooja performed in this temple for every month.
How to Reach Chennai
Chennai is well-connected by air with all the major cities of the world and most international airlines operate flights from Chennai's Anna International Airport. Chennai is the headquarters of Southern Railway, a division of Indian Railway. Chennai is well connected by 5 highways to all the major cities as well as states. Chennai bus station is considered as Asia's largest bus station. It has a great frequency of buses to and from Chennai.
Temple Address
Vengeeswarar Temple,
Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu,
India, Pincode – 600026.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- For general well-being
- To get rid of diseases
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 6AM to 9PM.