Kandaswamy Temple, Cheyyur
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Deity: Kandhasamy - मुरुगन Place: Cheyyur
Kandaswamy Temple, Cheyyur. Dedicated to Kandhasamy. Located in Cheyyur.
- Primary Deity
- Kandhasamy / मुरुगन
- Architecture
- Dravidian
- Built
- 12th century
- Builder
- Chola dynasty
- Entry Fee
- Free
- Best Season
- Winter (October to March)
- Darshan Time
- 30-45 minutes
- Dress Code
- Traditional and Formal clothing
- Address
- Cheyyur, Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, India
History
The Kandaswami Temple was originally built in 1670 by Maari Chettiar. The current stone structure standing today was constructed in the early 1800s.
Spiritual Significance
The temple is a prominent place of worship for Lord Murugan and is actively involved in social welfare, including running free pharmacies, medical clinics, and educational institutions.
Spiritual Practices
भक्त यहाँ ध्यान, जप और मुरुगन स्तुति का पाठ करते हैं।
Spiritual Experience
मंदिर का वातावरण अत्यंत शांत और सकारात्मक है। यहाँ आने वाले भक्तों को मानसिक शांति और भगवान मुरुगन की दिव्य उपस्थिति का अनुभव होता है।
How to Reach
- Chennai International Airport (MAA) is the nearest, approx 80 km away.
- Chengalpattu Junction is the nearest major railway station.
- Well connected by road from Chengalpattu and Chennai via ECR/OMR.
- Nearest Airport: is Chennai International Airport, at a very close distance of 20 km from the temple. You can take the public transport or even hire a direct taxi to reach the temple from the airport. Thus, one can reach the temple by airway.Best Time to Visit Kandaswamy TempleThe best time to visit the temple is from October to March, being the winter months when the people visiting can get the best experience of sight-seeing and temple exploration.
- Nearest Railway: is Chennai railway station, at a close distance of 6.4 km from the temple. There are trains from various major cities to this station. One can take a direct taxi or public transport to reach the temple.By RoadThe city is easily accessible by road. There are state bus facilities and private taxis running between the major cities nearby the temple. The visitor can take this facility or can even take the direct taxi to reach the temple.By AirThe nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, at
- Nearest City: Chengalpattu (45 km)
Major Festivals
- Diwali
- Holi
- Navratri
- Silver Car Festival
Sacred Mantras
- Usage: दैनिक पूजा और ध्यान के लिए
Mantra: Om Saravanabhava
Meaning: भगवान मुरुगन का मूल मंत्र
Special Puja
स्कन्द षष्ठी के दौरान विशेष अभिषेक और अलंकृत पूजा।
Unique Rituals
- Name: स्कन्द षष्ठी
Timing: कार्तिक मास
Description: मुरुगन के विजय उत्सव के रूप में मनाया जाता है
Associated Legends
- Title: पौराणिक कथा
Narrative: मान्यता है कि भगवान मुरुगन ने यहाँ राक्षसों का संहार करने के बाद शांति प्राप्त की थी, जिसके कारण इस स्थान का आध्यात्मिक महत्व बहुत अधिक है।
What Devotees Pray For
- Problem: कठिनाइयों से मुक्ति
Practice: विशेष अभिषेक और अर्चना