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SRI VEDAGIRISWARAR TEMPLE

Tirukalukundram, Tamilnadu, India

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The main diety of this temple is Sri Vedagiriswarar is swayambumurthy and is an incarnation of Lord Shiva facing East direction.

Interesting Facts

  • Devotional poet Arunagirinathar describes the place as the one equal to Amaravathi the capital of Indira.

Best Season To Visit

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

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (33.7 °C during the day and 21 °C during night)Lowest - October to February (26 °C during day and 17 °C during night)Monsoon season - June 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
Thirukkalukundram Bus Stand
350 MTRS 1800 419 4287
Chengalpattu Railway Station -
12.7 KM 139
Chennai International Airport
53.6 KM 044 - 2256 0551

Architecture

Lord Sri Vedagiriswarar resides at the top of Hills. The four Hills - nothing but a grouping of the Four Vedas - requested the Lord to be present on the top. This is the traditional description of the Lord of the hills so, he is called Vedagiriswarar. The temple has a 7- tier rajagopuram facing east direction and has a four towers (gopurams) in all directions. Sangu Theertha praised as Markandeya Theertha and it produces a conch even now once in 12 years. There are 12 Theerthas (sacred springs) around the hill named as Indira, Shambu, Rudra, Vasishta, Meignana-true wisdom, Agasthya, Markandeya, Kausika, Nandhi, Varuna, Akalika and Pakshi theerthas.

Religious Significance

Two sages Poosha and Vruddha performed penance on Lord Shiva seeking Sharoopa status. Lord modified their demand and granted the Sayujya status and promised elevation to Sharoopa later. The sages refused to accept the offer and were adamant on their demand. Angry Lord cursed them to become eagles. Since then they are in this hill known as Shambu and Aadhi and are worshipping Lord with the Pakshi Theertha they had created. It is believed that these eagles use to bathe in Rameswaram, eat in Kazhukundram and stay at Kasi each day. The feeding of the eagles is going on for thousands of years. King Suraguru, to whom Lord granted darshan was instrumental for the creation of this sacred place, says the history. Appar, Sundarar, Manickavasakar & Thirugnanasambanthar are the four Nayanmars visited the temple complex and composed hymns in praise of Vedagiriswarar. A shrine, Nalvar Koil, is dedicated to them. Arunagirinathar composed many of his hymns of Thirupugazh in Thirukazhukundram.

History

Temple was 1000 years old and contributed by many kings from Chola dynasty,Pallava dynasty. The Lord of the Hill Temple, has been praised in song and verse by the four great Tamil Saints - Thirugnana Sambandar, Thirunavukarasar, Sundaramurthi Swamigal and Manickavasakar. Other saints who have immortalized the magnanimity of the presiding deity in marvellous verse are Pattinathar, Sri Arunagirinathar, Sri Ramalinga Vallalar, Chidhambara Swamigal and Anthagakavi Veeraragava Mudaliar. King Suraguru had Lord’s darshan. Sage Markandeya blessed by Lord of Kasi (now Varanasi) came to this place and performed abishek to Lord when a conch appeared in the abishek water.

Temple Timings

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

Pooja

Kaala Shanthi Pooja
All Days
08:00 - 08:30
Uchchi Kaala Pooja
All Days
11:00 - 11:30

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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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SRI VEDAGIRISWARAR TEMPLE

Tirukalukundram, Tamilnadu, India

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