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Thaanthondreeswarar temple
- Perumber Kandigai,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
The Thanthondreeswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It has a very rare conch with which abhishekams are done. The name of the village itself is very unique, Perum + Peru + Kandigai, meaning that one should be very fortunate in order to take birth in this village. This village is situated approximately 5 Kms from Achirappakkam (a small town in Chennai – Tiruchy national Highway).
About the Temple
Ranabhadra Kali Devi is also found in this temple. There is a very rare variety of conch, Ko Madi Sangu, is also found in this temple, evidence of which can be found in the palm leaves available in Thiru Aduthurai Adheenam. This is a very ancient temple.
About the Deity
The Main Deity is called Thanthondreeswarar and the Mother is Thaduthaatkonda Nayagi. The Sthala Vriksham is Thiruvaathi. A temple pond is located nearby. The main deity is a suyambu lingam, made of sand. Kanaga Durga Devi can be seen with eight hands seated over a deer (Maan vahanam).
Legend and Stories
Legend goes that Samundeswari Devi had destroyed the two asuras, in the name Sandan and Mundan in this place. It is believed that King Vikramaditya, an ardent devotee of this Devi, had prayed to her in this place. It is said that in this sacred place, Ambigai is regularly performing Abishegam to Lord Siva by using Ko Madi Sangu. It is believed that below the sthala Viruksham, Sage Agasthya maharishi, in the form of a lingam, is doing penance. The four sages, known as Sanakaadhi Munivars, are also participating in that penance, in the form of Nandhis.
Accessibility
The Perumber kandikai is located on the Chennai – Trichy National Highway, after Achirappakkam, at an about 5 kms you have to turn left and go for about 2 kms. The Thozhuppedu Rail Way Station and Achirappakkam Rail Way Station are the very nearby railway stations to Perumber Kandigai. However Chennai Central Rail Way Station is major railway station located at distance of 105 Kms from Perumber Kandigai. The closest airport is in Chennai.
Temple Address
Thanthondreeswarar Temple,
Perumber Kandikai, 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.