Gangai Varaha Nadeeswarar Temple Thirukanchi, Tamil Nadu

SRI GANGAI VARAHA NADEESWARAR TEMPLE

Thirukanji, Cuddalore, Tamilnadu, India

God

The main deity of this temple is Ganga Varaha Nadeeswarar, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva facing West direction.

Goddess

Godesses Meenakshi and Kamakshi are consorts of Ganga Varaha Nadeeswarar.

Interesting Facts

There is another temple on the Northern Bank of the river by name as Kasi Vishwanathar.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to March.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37 °C during the day and 21 °C during night)Lowest - October to February (30 °C during day and 18 °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.

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Pondicherry Central Bus Station	14 KM	1800-419-4287
Pondicherry Railway Station	14 KM	139
Puducherry Airport	12.5 KM	0413-2255506

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Pondicherry Railway Station	14 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Puducherry Airport	12.5 KM	0413-2255506

Architecture

This temple has got the name of the river on the bank it exist. Gangai + Varaga + Nadhi + Eswarar = Gengavaraganadeeswarar. Varaga Nadhi flowing here is considered as Gangai and it decorates the Eswarar here. The temple is facing West direction and built in Dravidian style of architecture, which has a 5-tiered Raja gopuram at the Western entrance, 2 and 3-tiered gopurams on the South and Northern sides of the temple. A single large prakaram houses all the shrines and deities.

Religious Significance

The ashes of a dead person being carried in a pot to Kasi by his son is believed to have been turned into flowers by the lord here at Nadeeswarar Thirukanchi, thus making this place holier than Kasi. Raahu and Kethu are said to have worshiped the lord here at Nadeeswarar Thirukanchi. Lord Vishnu in the form of Varaha Perumal is believed to have blesses the river Sankarabharani as Uttarvahini here at Nadeeswarar Thirukanchi.

History

The main deity was retrieved and rebuilt in its present location by locals. Sage Agasthiyar visited this temple and worshiped the lord here and hence visiting this temple is equal to visiting Kasi temple in North India. Also, it is believed that Sage Agasthya sculpted and installed the lingam here. Since Agasthiyar worshipped Lord Shiva, this temple is also called as Agastheeswaram. Once a wealthiest temple went in devastation when the Nawab and French had battle near it. Battle of Abhishegapakkam and riots by Muslim ruler made the temple to get diminish in its form.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	05:00 AM - 12:00 PM	04:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Tours

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