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Adi Pureeswaran Temple
- Chintadripet,Tamil Nadu
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The Adi Pureeswaran Temple is located in Chintadripet, India and is dedicated to God Shiva. It was built during the rule of the East India Company in the 1740s, as one of the twin temples. The main idol is a huge Shiva Linga, with Murugan and Ganesh on either side of the entrance and the Sanctum Santorum. There is a separate shrine for Goddess Tirupa Sundari too.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Relief from dosham
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
6 a.m. to 11 a.m. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.