Sri Deivanayaka Easwarar temple – (kancheepuram District)

Moolavar : Deivanayaka Easwarar   Urchavar : -   Amman / Thayar : Kanakakujambikai   Thala Virutcham : Mara Mallikai – Jasmine   Theertham : Mallika Pushkarini   Agamam / Pooja : Kameekam   Old year : 1000-2000 years old   Historical Name : Ilambayankattoor   City : Ilambayankattoor   District : Kanchipuram   State : Tamil Nadu

Temple History: On His march to destroy the demons to protect the Devas, Lord Shiva passed through this place, once a forest of dense Jasmine trees.  Lord Vinayaka broke the axis of Lord’s chariot as He passed without worshipping Him.  Lord Vishnu held the car from falling down.  The kondrai garland on Shiva’s neck fell down and became a swayambulinga. Saint Tirugnanasambandar was returning through this way after visiting Shiva temples.  Lord Shiva in the guise of an old man asked the saint to sing the praise of  Lord who was in that place, but the saint could not see and returned.  Lord again intercepted the saint in the form a cow, showed the place and insisted His demand.  Saint was too happy and sang in praise of the Lord. Arambas-virgins of the celestial world, prayed to Lord to help them keep their alluring beauty perennially.  Lord appeared before them as Yoga Dakshinamurthy and granted their boon.  Prayer to Lord Yoga Dakshinamurthy will grace the devotee an enticing personality, it is believed.  Lord Shiva, worshipped by the virgins is gracing us near the entrance of the temple facing west ensuring all the 16 benefits as education, prosperity, courage, success etc. – 16 Peru in Tamil. Greatness Of Temple: Lord Shiva here is named Deiva Nayaka Easwarar after the event of his assuming the Commandership of the Deva forces against the demons.  He is also praised as Arambeswarar as He graced the Aramba women belonging to the celestial world.  The place was named after this event as Arambayankattoor that changed as Ilumbiyankattor in the days that followed.  Moon-Chandra worshipped Lord Shiva aftr a dip in the Mallika Pushkarini theertha and got relieved from the curse of Daksha.  It is firmly believed that the soul would be totally relieved from the cycle of births and deaths, if one bathes in the Mallika Pushkarini Theertha. Thanks giving: Those affected by adverse aspects of Jupiter planet, worship Yoga Dakshinamurthy with abishek and archanas. Prayers All ill effects on the devotee would vanish if he/she prays to Deivanayaka Easwarar. Singers The temple is praised in the hymns of saint Tirugnanasambandar with a poetic beauty describing the environment of the place filled with plays of elephants and peacocks in pairs, where Lord acknowledges his song as His own.  It is in this place of all beauty, named Ilambayankattoor, Lord Shiva has chosen His Abode.    This is 13th shrine in Thondaimandalam region praised Thevaram hymns. Festival Guru (Jupiter) transit days, Maha Shivrathri in February-March, Arudra Darshan in December-January and Tirukarthikai in November-December are the festivals celebrated in the temple. Temple's Speciality: Lord Shiva appears so soft here as the petals of Kondrai flower. Cow Puja (Gopuja) is performed daily in the temple. From April 2 to 7 and from 5 to 11 in September, Sun God worships the Lord with his rays. Opening Time: Temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 8.00 a.m. Visitors are advised to get in touch with the priest in advance to ensure darshan. Address Sri Deivanayaka Easwarar Temple, Tiru Ilambayankattoor, Kancheepuram district Phone +91- 44 - 2769 2412, 94448 65714 General Information: The temple is noted for its three important attributes–Murthy, Sthala and Theertha- Glory of Lord, Sacredness of the land and the spring.  Mother graces facing south on the Sri Chakra Peeta.  Rice is offered as nivedhana. Location : Tiru Ilambayankattor is 25 km far from Kancheepuram and 60 km from Chennai. Buses are available from Poonamallee in Chennai to Perambakkam. Autos can be hired from this place to reach the temple. Near By Railway Station : Kadambathur Near By Airport :   Chennai