The main diety of this temple is Ekambareswarar, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here deity is in form of Lingam as Swambumoorthy facing East direction.
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
Dress Code
Do's & Dont's
transport connections
Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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Puliyanthopu Bus Stop
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4.7 KM | 18004194287 |
Chennai Central Railway Station
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1.6 KM | 1800111139 |
Chennai International Airport |
20 KM | 044-22560551 |
Architecture
Sri Ekaambareswarar temple faces East direction with 7 tiered Raja Gopuram. On the right side pillar before the sanctum of Lord Siva is ‘Siva Anjaneyar’, Adorning Him with silver-colored silk thread (zari) and with the tulsi garland and a 16 pillared mandapam is in between inner and outer prakaram. The temple koneru is named as Sivaganga Theertham.
Religious Significance
Long ago, a devotee was a deep bhaktha of Ekambareswarar at Kanchipuram. Once when he wanted to go to the temple on a ‘pradosham’ day, there were many obstacles. Because there was a delay in his work, his employer also stopped him going to the temple. In spite of all these troubles, the devotee went to the temple. He became tired on the way and took rest for some time in this holy place. At that time Lord Siva and Ambal appeared before him and said “ You need not come such a long way to worship me. I am there as a Swayambu in that place where you’ve taken rest. Hereafter, you can worship me here.” History says that this temple was built here after that incident.
History
The temple was built in 1680's by Alanganatha Pillai.
Temple Timings
Day | Timings | |
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All Days | 05:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 04:00 PM - 09:30 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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