Sri Nandeeswarar Temple is an ancient temple (fondly called as Sivan temple by localites) located in Chennai near St. Thomas Mount (Adambakkam). The main diety is Sri Nandheeswarar and Goddess is Sri Aavudai Nayagi (Gomathi in Sanskrit). Legend says that, there lived a Rishi called 'Bringi Munivar' in the near by hill and was performing penance worshipping Lord Shiva. As 'Bringi' Rishi was residing, the hill was called as 'Bringi Malai' which is today's 'Parangi Malai' or 'St. Thomas Mount'.
Pleased by Bringi Rishi's worship, Lord Shiva gave dharshan to him in the form of Nandhi in this holy place and hence the God here is known as Nandheeswarar. During later days, a Chola king called "Aadhani Cholan" who was ruling this part of the land constructed this temple. As this territory was part of his then kingdom, this place was known as "Aadhanippakkam" which turned to be today's "Aadhambakkam".
Located very close to St. Thomas Mount Railway Station, this ancient, yet small and beautiful temple has a very holy ambience with ancient architecture and sculptures. The special feature of this temple is that on all Pradosham days a cow goes round the sanctum.
On Pradhosham, Shivratri and on all Mondays special pujas are conducted.
Temple Timings?
Mornings : 5:30 AM to 12 noon
Evenings : 4:00 PM to 9 PM
How to reach the temple?
- The nearest station is St Thomas Mount (Parangimalai) railway station.
- The Temple can be reached by the bus numbers M9M, 52K, 18D, B51,M51F,M14,M51S,M51M of the Metropolitan Transport Corporation.
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