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Sri Kaleeswara Swamy Temple
- Cheettanancheri,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
Sri Kaleeswara Swamy Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located in Cheettanancheri at a distance of 7 kms North-west of Orakkattupettai near Chengalpet in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. This Temple is fairly a big temple with beautiful sculptures. Presiding deity is called as Kaleeswara Swamy and Mother is called as Sivakamasundari Ambal. Both Swamy and Ambal are facing the same direction in separate shrine in a marriage posture. So this temple is a good place to worship for marriage wishes. The temple tank and the whole temple as a whole are beautiful. This Temple is located at a distance of 10 kms from Chengalpet to the south of Palar River.
How to Reach
The nearest airport is in Chennai. The railway station of Kanchipuram has limited connectivity as very few trains cross this place. Chennai, Pondicherry, Nagaercoil and Madurai are the rail lines connected with it. To get around within Kanchipuram you can use cycle rickshaws, auto rickshaws or roadways buses. All fares should be negotiated in advance. Cycles can be rented from cycle shops near the city bus stand.
Temple Address
Sri Kaleeswara Swamy Temple,
Cheettanancheri,
Chengalpet, Kanchipuram.
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.