Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Temples of Tamilnadu - 22 - Rasi Temples - Part 8 - Vrichikam

Sri Ekambareswarar temple, Chettikulam

Rasi : Vrichikam, 

Temple Timings : 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.  5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m

Phone         : 91 27420836 9944117450  99678 42058

Location : 40 kms from Kumbakonam 4 kms from Sembanar koil

Nearest town         : Myladuthurai

Important days : Aadi Pooram in July – Aug, Ganesh Chaturthi in Aug – sept, Navarathri in sept – oct, Surasamharam and Deepavali in Oct – Nov, Karthikai in Nov- Dec, Margazhi and Thiruvathiri in Dec- Jan, Sivarathri in Feb- Mar, Chitra Pournami in Apr – May. Monthly Pradosham and Pongal

Ekambareswarar Temple, a temple built by Parantak chola and dedicated to God Shiva is located in the village of Chettikulam in Perambalur District of Tamilnadu.. The presiding deities are Sri Ekambareswarar and the mother is Sri Kamakshi Ambal. The temple is famous for its Kubera sculpture showing the Lord of Wealth on his Fish vehicle and the people worship it with dedication. The idol installed in 12 places when viewed from above are in the shape of OHM. This is installed in 12 spots in the temple representing the 12 zodiac signs. The temple is considered as (Scorpio) Vrischika Rasi Parikara Sthalams.

People pray for wealth and prosperity, Marriage and child boon.


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