The main deity of this temple is Arthanareeswarar, who is an incarnation Lord Shiva facing West direction in form of Lingam.
Interesting Facts
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (42 °C during day and 30°C during night)Average - May (33.7 °C during the day and 28 °C during night)Lowest - October to February (26 °C during day and 21 °C during night)Monsoon season - June to September
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Do's & Dont's
transport connections
Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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Egmore Bus Stand
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2 KM | 18004194287 |
Chennai Egmore Railway Station
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2.1 KM | 044-28194579 |
Chennai International Airport |
18 KM | 044-22560551 |
Architecture
As the deity's idol was under water for a long period, he is known as Jalakandeswarar( Jal standing for water). Later on the name was changed to Arthanareeswara. Sri Arthanareeswarar temple faces East with 3 tier Gopuram.
Religious Significance
Purana Reference : The fact that Thirunavukkarasar (7th Century C.E) has mentioned this temple in a hymn indicates that Arthaneeswarar Egmore is more than 1200 years old. It is called a Vaippu Sthalam.
Legend : About two centuries back, an old man of this place arranged cleaning of the tank in his land when it became dry. The idols of this temple were found from this tank. They were immediately cleaned and placed in a tent with a thatched roof. Worshipping began with lighting lamps. The temple was built later.
History
Saivite Saint Tirunavukkarasar has visited and sung in this temple. This temple was built in 7th Century C.E.
Temple Timings
Day | Timings |
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All Days | 05:30 AM - 11:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
Airport Name | Distance |
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Shamshabad | 40 KM |
Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
Railway Station Name | Distance |
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Secunderabad | 10 KM |
Nampally | 12 KM |
Begumpet | 6 KM |
Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
Bus Station Name | Distance |
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MGBS | 35 KM |
CBS | 28 KM |
kukatpally | 20 KM |
Lingampally | 30 KM |
Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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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 |
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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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