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Sri Kachabeswarar Temple, Thirukkachur

 Sri Kachabeswarar Temple, Thirukachur, a small village in near Maraimalai Nagar, Kanchipuram district. Sri Kachabeswarar, and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Sri Antanatchi and Sri Kanniyumaiyal. 

The temple is counted as a twin temple along with Marundeeswarar Temple ( See Separate Posting) located in the same village.

Thiyagarajar and that of Sundarar being offered food by Lord Shiva being the most prominent. All the shrines of the temple are enclosed in large concentric rectangular granite walls. There is a sixteen pillared hall in front of the main tower that has sculpted columns depicting various legends and Hindu deities.

As per Hindu legend, Vishnu in the form of tortoise (called Karkada) worshiped Shiva to attain divine ambrosia at this place. On account of the legend, the place was called Kascapavoor, which went on to become Kachoor and the presiding deity, Shiva came to be known as Karchabeswarar. The temple has a recorded history from the 10th century, but scholar attribute the presence of the temple at least from the 8th century, pertaining to the period of Sundarar.

  • This is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 26th Shiva Sthalam in Thondai Nadu. 
  • Lord Shiva in this temple is a Swayambumurthy (self-manifested). 
  • There is no main tower (Rajagopuram) in this temple. It has two corridors (praharam) and is an east facing temple.
  • The sanctum tower (Vimanam) of Lord Shiva here is of Gajabrushta form (looks like the back of an elephant).
  • Thirukachur is mentioned as “Aadhi Kanchi” in Kanchi Puranam.

·         Goddess Anjanakshi in Kachabeswarar temple blesses the devotees from a separate shrine. Shrine of Lord Thiyagaraja is behind the 27 pillars Nakshatra Mandapam. Separate shrines for Lord Virunthitteswarar” (“Virundhu” in Tamil means hospitality) and Saint Sundarar are in the outer corridors. Idols of lords Vinayakar, Murugan with his consorts, and Bairaver can be seen in the corridors.

·         There are five separate lingams in the corridors -  Ramanathar, Naganathar, Soleeswarar, Margasakayar and Kasi Visvanathar. 

·         There is also a small Shiva shrine outside this temple called “Irandeeswarar” (“Irandha” in Tamil meaning begging). 











There is another shrine outside this temple for Lord Vinayakar called Thalamoola Vinayakar (Karukkadi Vinayakar). Those aspiring for excellence in arts can worship Lord Vinayakar here

Location : Thirkachur is at a distance of about 6 kms from Maraimalai Nagar and 2 kms from Singaperumal koil en-route Sriperumputhur. Both Maraimalai Nagar and Singaperumal Koil are on the Chennai to Chengalpattu route. Nearest Railway Station is Singaperumal Koil.

Timings :: From 08.00 AM to 11.30 AM and from 05.00 PM to 07.30 PM. 


Worth visiting this temple for Lord Sri KACHABESWARAR Blessings

Posted on 12/03/2022

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