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Muruganatheswarar Temple
- Mambakkam,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
Muruganatheswarar Temple is situated at Mambakkam in Kanchipuram locale of Tamil Nadu. The sanctuary is accepted to be over 800 Years old. Thirukkulam is in front and the sanctuary is facing east. There is no rajagopuram and Dwajasthambam. The directing gods are Muruganatheswarar and Deivanayaki. Ambal Deiva Nayagi is in standing stance with abaya and varadha hastham. Goddess Deiva Nayagi model was etched by the figure who had a place with the same vamsavali of the stone worker who shaped the Thirukkadaiyur Abirami Ambal. There is additionally a sanctuary for Sri Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Samedha Sri Subramaniyar, Navagrahas, Anjaneyar, Sandikeswarar, Dhakshinamoorthy and Durgai.
How to Reach Mambakkam
Airport
The nearest airport is at Chennai.
Railways
Chennai Central Railway Station is major railway station 66 KM near to Mambakkam.
Road
Mambakkam is on the way to Kelambakkam to Vandalur main road. The temple is on the mambakkam to Medavakkam road. At the beginning of the Village from Medavakkam.
Temple Address
Muruganatheswarar Temple,
Mambakkam, Kanchipuram District,
Tamil Nadu, India, Pincode – 600048.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
Timings
The temple is open from 6AM to 9PM.