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Theertheswarar Temple
- Tiruvallur,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
The Theertheswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Thiruvallur, Chennai suburb. The temple is 1 km away from the Thiruvallur bus terminus. Thiruvallur is between Chennai and Thirupathi.
About The Temple
The temple is in the center of the city and on the rear side of Sri Veeraragava Prumal Temple and by the side of Perumal at Thirukulam on the Bazar street. The temple is managed by a permanent trustee Thiru Ravi Gurukkal this temple is not under the control of HRCE. The temple is faces east with a three tier Rajagopuram. The moolavar Sannadhi is on the left side with Dwajasthambam. Palipeedam and nandhi mandapam are in the front. There is no moortham in the arthamandapam. In Koshtam, Ganapathy, Dhakshinamoorthy, Vishnu, Brahma and Durga are present. The outer prakaram has shrines for Naagar, Sandikeswarar, Valli Devanai samedha Sri Subramaniyar, Ambal Sri Thiripura Sundari, Iyappan, Dhandayuthapani and Navagrahas.
About The Deity
Lord Shiva at this temple is known as Theertheswarar and Divine Mother Shakti as Tripurasundari Ambal.
How To Reach Tiruvallur
Airport
Chennai airport is the closest Air terminal.
Railways
There are regular trains from other major cities of the country to Tiruvallur.
Road
Tiruvallur does not have a bus stand. Nearest option is Sriperumbudur. Local buses to Thiruvallur are available from T. Nagar, Broadway etc.
Temple Address
Theertheswarar Temple,
91, West Tank Street, MGM Nagar, Near Bazaar St,
Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, Pincode - 602001.
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 6 A.M to 9 P.M