Temples in and around Madurantakam
by B. Mekala | 2016 | 71,416 words
This essay studies the Temples found around Madurantakam, a town and municipality in Kancheepuram (Kanchipuram) District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Madurantakam is one of the sacred holy places visited by Saint Ramanuja. It is also a region blessed with many renowned temples which, even though dating to at least the 10th century, yet they c...
Sri Brahmapureeswarar Temple
Sri Brahmapureeswarar Temple lies at Vadapathi, a hamlet of Mamandur which is five miles from the Chingleput railway station. Devotees from Madras can reach it by alighting at the 39th mile stone on Madras-Trichy Trunk road and walk a mile towards west. It is not known when the temple was built. It covers an area of 60 cents. The Lingam in this Siva temple is not a Swayambu. The priest performs poojas twice daily. The temple owns 973 acres of dry and 170 acres of wet lands which fetch a considerable income.This income is utilized for its expenses. During Arudhra which is the main festival, the deity is taken out in procession on the wooden Rishaba, vahanam of the temple. Three trustees manage the affairs of this temple.