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ENTHIRA SANISHVARA TEMPLE

Erikuppam, Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu, India

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The main deity of this temple is Sri Saneeswara Bhagwan, in the sanctum sanctorum graces in a 6.5 feet tall Shivalinga form placed on a peeta of 2.5 feet width.

Interesting Facts

  • As in Shivalinga, Moon and Sun have their places on the head. His crow vehicle is in the middle. The six faced (Shatkona) yantra with Namashivaya, basic mantras as Beejakshara and Mahalakshmi mantras are inscribed in the linga.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are October to Febuary.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37 °C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - October to February (30°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to September

Dress Code

  • For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
  • For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
  • These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
  • Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.

Do's & Dont's

  • Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
  • Smo​king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Kalambur Bus Stand
4 KM 1800-221-250
Polur Railway Station
7.7 KM 139
Vellore Airport
42.3 KM 09500575043

Architecture

There is a koneru in this temple called as Bhaskara thirtham.

Religious Significance

Against the idol form, Sri Sani Bhagwan graces in the Erikuppam Temple in the form of Shivalinga. With due regard to the Easwara title Sani Bhagwan enjoys, a king built this temple for the planet installing him as a linga with the yantras. The temple disappeared due to ravages of time leaving the linga alone in the open space. As he graces as a linga with yantras, he is known as Enthira Saneeswarar.

History

The temple was built in 15th century A.D. by local people.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 05:00 AM - 12:00 PM 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Sevas

Special Abishek
Saturday
06:30 - 07:30
1 Hr

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Airports

Airport Name Distance
Shamshabad 40 KM
Lorem Ipsum 12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name Distance
Secunderabad 10 KM
Nampally 12 KM
Begumpet 6 KM
Lingampally 20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name Distance
MGBS 35 KM
CBS 28 KM
kukatpally 20 KM
Lingampally 30 KM
Uppal 35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Private Transport 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757

Local Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Local Transport 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757

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ENTHIRA SANISHVARA TEMPLE

Erikuppam, Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu, India

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