Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Nilathingal Thundam - Sri Nilathingal Thundathan Temple

Kanchipuram is 70 kms from chennai, 36 kms from chengalpattu.

How to reach

Route no 76 from MMDA bus stand from chennai takes you to Kanchi bus stand ( Theradi) From there catch an auto or town bus to Big kanchi which is the sthalam or mandir near Kamatchi amman temple. Persons from south can alight at Chengalpattu and catch a bus to kanchi and get down at BIG Kanchi.

About the Temple:
This Divyadesam is situated as a small sannadhi inside Ekambareshwarar temple in Big Kanchipuram.

Moolavar and Thaayar:
The Moolavar of this Sthalam is Nilathingal Thundathan. He is also known as "Chandirra Chuda Perumal".Moolavar in Standing position facing West direction. Prathyaksham for Lord Shivan.

Thaayar :

Ner Oruvar Illa valli (Nilaatthingal Thunda thaayar).
Mangalasasanam:
Thiru Mangai Alwar - 1 Paasuram.

Total - 1 Paasuram.

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